Current Date And Time In Popayán, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:38:11 COT
State: Cauca Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 318,059
District: Popayán
Explore the interactive satellite map of Popayán, a city in Cauca 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 Popayán — 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 Popayán.
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) | 2.4382° N | 76.6132° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.4382 | -76.6132 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 26' 18" N | 76° 36' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 26.2938' N | 76° 36.7896' W |
| City | Popayán |
| State | Cauca Department (Cauca) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Popayán |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 1,760 m / 5,775 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.4382, -76.6132 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Popayán 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 Cauca Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbío | Cauca Department | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Coconuco | Cauca Department | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Paispamba | Cauca Department | S | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| López | Cauca Department | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Cajibío | Cauca Department | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| El Tambo | Cauca Department | W | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Cauca Department, the home state of Popayán, along with each city's aerial distance from Popayán, Cauca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santander de Quilichao | 3.0095° N | -76.4849° W | 1,062 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Tejada | 3.2311° N | -76.4167° W | 969 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Piendamo | 2.6392° N | -76.5306° W | 1,868 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miranda | 3.2528° N | -76.2292° W | 1,098 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Patía | 2.069° N | -77.0527° W | 910 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belalcázar | 2.6464° N | -75.9727° W | 1,441 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corinto | 3.173° N | -76.2628° W | 1,059 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Morales | 2.7545° N | -76.6279° W | 1,665 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Timbiquí | 2.7717° N | -77.6654° W | 4 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Suárez | 2.954° N | -76.6964° W | 1,075 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
Guillermo León Valencia Airport IATA: PPN 2 km (1 mi) from Popayán |
The exact GPS location of Popayán gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cauca 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 Cauca 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 Popayán are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Popayán 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
Popayán sits within Cauca 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 Popayán 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 Cauca Department. › Browse every city in Cauca Department
Coordinates for Popayán 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 Popayán are latitude 2.4382° and longitude -76.6132°. In directional format: 2.4382° N, 76.6132° W. These coordinates mark the center of Popayán in Cauca Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Popayán is a city in Cauca Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Popayán. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Popayán sits at: Latitude 2° 26' 18" N and Longitude 76° 36' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Popayán has a population of approximately 318,059 people. This is roughly 21.718% of Cauca Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cauca Department.
The interactive satellite map of Popayán is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.4382, -76.6132 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Popayán in Cauca Department. For broader context, explore the Cauca Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Popayán is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Popayán sits at an elevation of approximately 1,760 meters (5,775 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cauca Department.
The closest cities to Popayán include Timbío, Coconuco, Paispamba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Popayán, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:18 PM, giving a day length of 12h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Popayán's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Popayán is approximately 271 km (169 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,521 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Popayán — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bingintelok, Indonesia, roughly 36 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.
Popayán is approximately 370 km (230 mi) NE of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
