
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Dorada, a city in Caldas Department, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Dorada — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Dorada | |
| District / County | La Dorada | |
| State | Caldas Department | |
| Country | Colombia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 81,950 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Caldas Department | #2 of 24 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Colombian Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | COP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +57 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 005, 007, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .co | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 176 | |
| In Feet | 577 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.45 | |
| Longitude | -74.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.448° N 74.663° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 26' 52" N 74° 39' 47" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 26.87' N 74° 39.79' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Caldas Department Capital | 103 km West-Southwest of Manizales | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Delicias, Venezuela (340 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:14 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Bogota |
La Dorada is a city situated in Caldas Department, Colombia, within South America. It falls under La Dorada, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Dorada as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Caldas Department
The latitude and longitude of La Dorada pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 176 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Dorada on the map
La Dorada runs on UTC -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in La Dorada run on Colombian Peso (COP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › La Dorada exchange rates
To ring a number in La Dorada from outside Colombia, dial +57 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into La Dorada and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Dorada ranks #2 of 24 cities in Caldas Department. It lies about 103 km West-Southwest of Manizales, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Caldas Department market. › Cities near La Dorada
La Dorada has a recorded population of approximately 81,950 people. That places it #2 of 24 cities with population data in Caldas Department. Browse more cities in Caldas Department for comparison.
La Dorada sits within La Dorada, is part of Caldas Department in Colombia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
La Dorada keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 06:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Dorada price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Dorada currency page.
La Dorada is about 103 km West-Southwest of Manizales, the capital of Caldas Department. See cities near La Dorada for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Dorada lands you closest to Delicias, Venezuela, about 340 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Dorada sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.