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Current Date And Time In Maicao, Colombia

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:13:33 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 166,603
District: Maicao

🌎 Maicao, La Guajira Department, Colombia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maicao, a city in La Guajira Department, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Maicao — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Maicao, La Guajira Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMaicao
District / CountyMaicao
StateLa Guajira Department
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population166,603
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in La Guajira Department#2 of 15 cities with population data
Currency
NameColombian Peso
Code ISO-4217COP
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+57
International Exit Prefix005, 007, 009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.co
Elevation
In Meter52
In Feet171
GPS Coordinates
Latitude11.38
Longitude-72.24
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.378° N 72.24° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 22' 42" N 72° 14' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 22.7' N 72° 14.37' W
Location Context
Distance to La Guajira Department Capital75 km West-Northwest of Riohacha
Nearest City in Another CountrySinamaica, Venezuela (53 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🔥 05:37 AM
Sunset🌅 06:09 PM
Day Length12h 32m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Bogota

Maicao – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Maicao, La Guajira Department

Maicao is a city situated in La Guajira Department, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Maicao, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Maicao 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 La Guajira Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Maicao

The latitude and longitude of Maicao pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 52 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maicao on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Maicao

Maicao 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

💰 Currency Used in Maicao

Payments and pricing in Maicao 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. › Maicao exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Maicao

To ring a number in Maicao 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 Maicao and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Maicao's Standing Within La Guajira Department

By recorded population, Maicao ranks #2 of 15 cities in La Guajira Department. It lies about 75 km West-Northwest of Riohacha, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the La Guajira Department market. › Cities near Maicao

📊 How This Maicao Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Maicao into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Maicao to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the La Guajira Department market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Maicao. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Maicao

👥 What is the population of Maicao?

Maicao has a recorded population of approximately 166,603 people. That places it #2 of 15 cities with population data in La Guajira Department. Browse more cities in La Guajira Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Maicao in?

Maicao sits within Maicao, is part of La Guajira Department in Colombia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Maicao in?

Maicao keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:37 AM and sets around 06:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Maicao?

Businesses and shops in Maicao price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Maicao currency page.

📍 How far is Maicao from the state capital?

Maicao is about 75 km West-Northwest of Riohacha, the capital of La Guajira Department. See cities near Maicao for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Maicao lands you closest to Sinamaica, Venezuela, about 53 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maicao sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.