Current Date And Time In Candelaria, Colombia
Friday, 24 July 2026
15:25:23 COT
State: Atlántico
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 15,631
District: Candelaria
Explore the interactive satellite map of Candelaria, a city in Atlántico, 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 Candelaria — 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 Candelaria.
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) | 10.4591° N | 74.8797° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.4591 | -74.8797 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 27' 33" N | 74° 52' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 27.5472' N | 74° 52.782' W |
| City | Candelaria |
| State | Atlántico (Atlantico) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Candelaria |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 15,631 |
| Elevation | 13 m / 43 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.4591, -74.8797 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Candelaria 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 Atlántico.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatí | Atlántico | W | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Campo de la Cruz | Atlántico | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Suan | Atlántico | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Lucía | Atlántico | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Sabanalarga | Atlántico | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ponedera | Atlántico | NE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Atlántico, the home state of Candelaria, along with each city's aerial distance from Barranquilla, Atlántico'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 10.9685° N | -74.7813° W | 24 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soledad | 10.9184° N | -74.7646° W | 15 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malambo | 10.8595° N | -74.7739° W | 17 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabanalarga | 10.6307° N | -74.9221° W | 97 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baranoa | 10.7941° N | -74.9164° W | 120 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabanagrande | 10.7912° N | -74.7606° W | 9 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Tomás | 10.7577° N | -74.7545° W | 10 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luruaco | 10.6171° N | -75.1515° W | 28 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palmar de Varela | 10.7406° N | -74.7544° W | 12 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Colombia | 10.9878° N | -74.9547° W | 12 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport IATA: BAQ 49 km (30 mi) from Candelaria |
The exact GPS location of Candelaria gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Atlántico. 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 Atlántico 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 Candelaria are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Candelaria 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
Candelaria sits within Atlántico, 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 Candelaria 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 Atlántico. › Browse every city in Atlántico
Coordinates for Candelaria 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 Candelaria are latitude 10.4591° and longitude -74.8797°. In directional format: 10.4591° N, 74.8797° W. These coordinates mark the center of Candelaria in Atlántico and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Candelaria is a city in Atlántico, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Candelaria. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Candelaria sits at: Latitude 10° 27' 33" N and Longitude 74° 52' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Candelaria has a population of approximately 15,631 people. This is roughly 0.616% of Atlántico's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Atlántico.
The interactive satellite map of Candelaria is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.4591, -74.8797 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Candelaria in Atlántico. For broader context, explore the Atlántico state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Candelaria is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Candelaria is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Barranquilla, the capital of Atlántico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Atlántico.
Candelaria sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Atlántico.
The closest cities to Candelaria include Manatí, Campo de la Cruz, Suan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Candelaria, sunrise is at 05:46 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Candelaria's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Candelaria is approximately 1,164 km (723 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,197 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Candelaria — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gunungbatu, Indonesia, roughly 376 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.
Candelaria is approximately 656 km (408 mi) S of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
