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Current Date And Time In Ortega, Colombia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:47:58 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 6,871
District: Ortega

🌎 Ortega, Tolima Department, Colombia – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Ortega, Tolima Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameOrtega
District / CountyOrtega
StateTolima Department
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population6,871
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Tolima Department#37 of 61 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 Meter393
In Feet1,289
GPS Coordinates
Latitude3.94
Longitude-75.22
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.936° N 75.222° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 56' 10" N 75° 13' 18" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 56.17' N 75° 13.3' W
Location Context
Distance to Tolima Department Capital56 km North of Ibagué
Nearest City in Another CountryTulcán, Ecuador (444 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🔥 05:57 AM
Sunset🌅 06:14 PM
Day Length12h 17m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Bogota

Ortega – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ortega, Tolima Department

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ortega

The latitude and longitude of Ortega pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 393 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ortega on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ortega

Ortega 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 Ortega

Payments and pricing in Ortega 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. › Ortega exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ortega

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

📊 Ortega's Standing Within Tolima Department

By recorded population, Ortega ranks #37 of 61 cities in Tolima Department. It lies about 56 km North of Ibagué, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tolima Department market. › Cities near Ortega

📊 How This Ortega Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ortega

👥 What is the population of Ortega?

Ortega has a recorded population of approximately 6,871 people. That places it #37 of 61 cities with population data in Tolima Department. Browse more cities in Tolima Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Ortega in?

Ortega sits within Ortega, is part of Tolima Department in Colombia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Ortega in?

Ortega keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:57 AM and sets around 06:14 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ortega?

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

📍 How far is Ortega from the state capital?

Ortega is about 56 km North of Ibagué, the capital of Tolima Department. See cities near Ortega for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ortega lands you closest to Tulcán, Ecuador, about 444 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ortega sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.