Current Date And Time In Socha Viejo, Colombia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:37:11 COT
State: Boyacá
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 3,353
District: Socha
Explore the interactive satellite map of Socha Viejo, a city in Boyacá, 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 Socha Viejo — 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 Socha Viejo.
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) | 5.9817° N | 72.715° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.9817 | -72.715 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 58' 54" N | 72° 42' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 58.902' N | 72° 42.9018' W |
| City | Socha Viejo |
| State | Boyacá (Departamento de Boyacá) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Socha |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 3,353 |
| Elevation | 2,529 m / 8,298 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.9817, -72.715 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Socha Viejo 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 Boyacá.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socha | Boyacá | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Paz de Río | Boyacá | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Tasco | Boyacá | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Socotá | Boyacá | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Sativasur | Boyacá | N | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Betéitiva | Boyacá | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 Boyacá, the home state of Socha Viejo, along with each city's aerial distance from Tunja, Boyacá'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunja | 5.5448° N | -73.3576° W | 2,693 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sogamoso | 5.7143° N | -72.9339° W | 2,490 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duitama | 5.8245° N | -73.0341° W | 2,522 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiquinquirá | 5.6164° N | -73.8175° W | 2,562 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Boyacá | 5.976° N | -74.5852° W | 145 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moniquirá | 5.8764° N | -73.5728° W | 1,671 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paipa | 5.7801° N | -73.1171° W | 2,508 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Rosa de Viterbo | 5.874° N | -72.9822° W | 2,752 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garagoa | 5.0824° N | -73.3633° W | 1,685 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soatá | 6.3337° N | -72.6828° W | 1,979 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport IATA: EYP 82 km (51 mi) from Socha Viejo |
The exact GPS location of Socha Viejo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Boyacá. 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 Boyacá 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 Socha Viejo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Socha Viejo 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
Socha Viejo sits within Boyacá, 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 Socha Viejo 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 Boyacá. › Browse every city in Boyacá
Coordinates for Socha Viejo 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 Socha Viejo are latitude 5.9817° and longitude -72.715°. In directional format: 5.9817° N, 72.715° W. These coordinates mark the center of Socha Viejo in Boyacá and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Socha Viejo is a city in Boyacá, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Socha. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Socha Viejo sits at: Latitude 5° 58' 54" N and Longitude 72° 42' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Socha Viejo has a population of approximately 3,353 people. This is roughly 0.275% of Boyacá's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Boyacá.
The interactive satellite map of Socha Viejo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.9817, -72.715 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Socha Viejo in Boyacá. For broader context, explore the Boyacá state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Socha Viejo is El Alcaravan - Yopal Airport (EYP), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Socha Viejo is approximately 86 km (53 mi) from Tunja, the capital of Boyacá, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Boyacá.
Socha Viejo sits at an elevation of approximately 2,529 meters (8,298 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Boyacá.
The closest cities to Socha Viejo include Socha, Paz de Río, Tasco. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Socha Viejo, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 06:06 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Socha Viejo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Socha Viejo is approximately 666 km (414 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,051 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Socha Viejo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rengasdengklok, Indonesia, roughly 20 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.
Socha Viejo is approximately 215 km (134 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.
