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Colón, Putumayo Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Colón, Colombia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:46:00 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 3,269
District: Colón

🌎 Colón, Putumayo Department, Colombia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Colón, a city in Putumayo Department, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Colón — 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

Colón, Putumayo Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameColón
District / CountyColón
StatePutumayo Department
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,269
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Putumayo Department#12 of 12 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 Meter2,097
In Feet6,880
GPS Coordinates
Latitude1.19
Longitude-76.97
Decimal Degrees (DD)1.19° N 76.974° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)1° 11' 25" N 76° 58' 25" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)1° 11.42' N 76° 58.42' W
Location Context
Distance to Putumayo Department Capital36 km East of Mocoa
Nearest City in Another CountryTulcán, Ecuador (93 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🔥 06:07 AM
Sunset🌅 06:18 PM
Day Length12h 11m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Bogota

Colón – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Colón, Putumayo Department

Colón is a city situated in Putumayo Department, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Colón, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Colón as a Populated Place. 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 Putumayo Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Colón

The latitude and longitude of Colón pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,097 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Colón on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Colón

Colón 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 Colón

Payments and pricing in Colón 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. › Colón exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Colón

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

📊 Colón's Standing Within Putumayo Department

By recorded population, Colón ranks #12 of 12 cities in Putumayo Department. It lies about 36 km East of Mocoa, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Putumayo Department market. › Cities near Colón

📊 How This Colón Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Colón 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 Colón to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Putumayo Department market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Colón. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Colón

👥 What is the population of Colón?

Colón has a recorded population of approximately 3,269 people. That places it #12 of 12 cities with population data in Putumayo Department. Browse more cities in Putumayo Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Colón in?

Colón sits within Colón, is part of Putumayo Department in Colombia. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Colón in?

Colón keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:07 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Colón?

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

📍 How far is Colón from the state capital?

Colón is about 36 km East of Mocoa, the capital of Putumayo Department. See cities near Colón for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Colón lands you closest to Tulcán, Ecuador, about 93 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Colón sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.