Current Date And Time In Fortul, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:01:53 COT
State: Arauca Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 4,607
District: Fortul
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fortul, a city in Arauca Department, Colombia, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Fortul — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Fortul.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Colombia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.7926° N | 71.776° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.7926 | -71.776 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 47' 33" N | 71° 46' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 47.5566' N | 71° 46.5576' W |
| City | Fortul |
| State | Arauca Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Fortul |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 4,607 |
| Elevation | 241 m / 791 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.7926, -71.776 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fortul to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Arauca Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saravena | Arauca Department | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Tame | Arauca Department | S | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Arauquita | Arauca Department | NE | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Rondón | Arauca Department | SE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Arauca | Arauca Department | E | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Arauca Department, the home state of Fortul, along with each city's aerial distance from Arauca, Arauca Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arauca | 7.0847° N | -70.7591° W | 132 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tame | 6.4607° N | -71.7362° W | 320 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arauquita | 7.0292° N | -71.4281° W | 156 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cravo Norte | 6.3017° N | -70.2042° W | 103 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Rondón | 6.2805° N | -71.1° W | 137 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saravena | 6.9632° N | -71.8823° W | 225 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Fortul gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arauca Department. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Arauca Department state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Fortul are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fortul lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Colombia map
Fortul sits within Arauca Department, Colombia, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Fortul for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Arauca Department. › Browse every city in Arauca Department
Coordinates for Fortul in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Colombia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Fortul are latitude 6.7926° and longitude -71.776°. In directional format: 6.7926° N, 71.776° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fortul in Arauca Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fortul is a city in Arauca Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Fortul. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fortul sits at: Latitude 6° 47' 33" N and Longitude 71° 46' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fortul has a population of approximately 4,607 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arauca Department.
The interactive satellite map of Fortul is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.7926, -71.776 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fortul in Arauca Department. For broader context, explore the Arauca Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fortul is Gustavo Vargas Airport (TME), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fortul is approximately 117 km (73 mi) from Arauca, the capital of Arauca Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Arauca Department.
Fortul sits at an elevation of approximately 241 meters (791 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arauca Department.
The closest cities to Fortul include Saravena, Tame, Arauquita. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fortul, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fortul's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fortul is approximately 756 km (470 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,934 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fortul — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Majalengka, Indonesia, roughly 5 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Fortul is approximately 352 km (219 mi) SW of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
