
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Policarpa, a city in Nariño, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Policarpa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Policarpa | |
| District / County | Policarpa | |
| State | Nariño | |
| Country | Colombia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,149 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Nariño | #21 of 63 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 | 1,046 | |
| In Feet | 3,432 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 1.63 | |
| Longitude | -77.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.628° N 77.46° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 37' 42" N 77° 27' 34" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 37.71' N 77° 27.57' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nariño Capital | 50 km South-Southeast of Pasto | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tulcán, Ecuador (95 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 | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 14m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Bogota |
Policarpa is a city situated in Nariño, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Policarpa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Policarpa 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 Nariño
The latitude and longitude of Policarpa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,046 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Policarpa on the map
Policarpa 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 Policarpa 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. › Policarpa exchange rates
To ring a number in Policarpa 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 Policarpa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Policarpa ranks #21 of 63 cities in Nariño. It lies about 50 km South-Southeast of Pasto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nariño market. › Cities near Policarpa
Policarpa has a recorded population of approximately 8,149 people. That places it #21 of 63 cities with population data in Nariño. Browse more cities in Nariño for comparison.
Policarpa keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Policarpa price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Policarpa currency page.
Policarpa is about 50 km South-Southeast of Pasto, the capital of Nariño. See cities near Policarpa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Policarpa lands you closest to Tulcán, Ecuador, about 95 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Policarpa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.