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Current Date And Time In Río de Oro, Colombia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:00:55 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 14,408
District: Río de Oro

🗺 Map of Río de Oro, Cesar Department, Colombia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Río de Oro, a city in Cesar 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 Río de Oro — 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 Río de Oro.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Río de Oro, Cesar Department

📍 LATITUDE
8.292°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
73.385°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.2922° N73.3849° W
Signed Decimal Degrees8.2922-73.3849
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 17' 32" N73° 23' 6" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 17.5338' N73° 23.094' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Río de Oro Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:45 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:11 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 26m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:58 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Río de Oro’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Río de Oro’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
923 km
(574 mi) • Río de Oro is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
8,084 km
(5,023 mi) • Río de Oro is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
8.292° S, 106.615° E
The point exactly opposite Río de Oro through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Río de Oro, you'd surface nearest to Rancaerang, Indonesia, about 97 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Río de Oro

📍 Location Details

CityRío de Oro
StateCesar Department (Cesar)
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
DistrictRío de Oro
Time Zone-05:00

📈 Area & Population

Population14,408
Elevation1,164 m / 3,819 ft
GPS (DD)8.2922, -73.3849

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Río de Oro

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Cesar Department
Parent Country: Colombia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 14,408
🏆 State Rank: #17 of 25 most populous in Cesar Department
🏠 Share of Cesar Department Population: 1.200%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Río de Oro 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 Cesar Department.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
GonzálezCesar DepartmentN11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
AguachicaCesar DepartmentW26 km16 mi~26m🗺 View
San MartínCesar DepartmentSW35 km22 mi~35m🗺 View
GamarraCesar DepartmentW39 km25 mi~39m🗺 View
PelayaCesar DepartmentNW54 km33 mi~54m🗺 View
La GloriaCesar DepartmentNW59 km36 mi~59m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Río de Oro to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Valledupar
242 km (150 mi)
N of Río de Oro • ~4h 2m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Bogota
417 km (259 mi)
S of Río de Oro • ~6h 57m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Cesar Department

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Cesar Department, the home state of Río de Oro, along with each city's aerial distance from Valledupar, Cesar Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Valledupar10.4654° N-73.2531° W160 m0 km🗺 View Map
Aguachica8.3084° N-73.6166° W164 m243 km🗺 View Map
Agustín Codazzi10.0367° N-73.2356° W136 m48 km🗺 View Map
Bosconia9.9711° N-73.8882° W84 m89 km🗺 View Map
Curumaní9.1999° N-73.5427° W59 m144 km🗺 View Map
Chimichagua9.2578° N-73.8123° W35 m148 km🗺 View Map
El Copey10.1503° N-73.9614° W141 m85 km🗺 View Map
Chiriguaná9.3624° N-73.6031° W33 m129 km🗺 View Map
Ariguaní10.25° N-74° W136 m85 km🗺 View Map
La Jagua de Ibirico9.5623° N-73.3341° W140 m101 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
IATA: CUC
104 km (65 mi) from Río de Oro
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🌍 Río de Oro Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Río de Oro Matter

The exact GPS location of Río de Oro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cesar 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 Cesar Department state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Río de Oro Mapping

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 Río de Oro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Río de Oro

The satellite view of Río de Oro 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

🌎 Regional Position of Río de Oro in Cesar Department

Río de Oro sits within Cesar 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Río de Oro Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Río de Oro 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 Cesar Department. › Browse every city in Cesar Department

💻 Using Río de Oro Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Río de Oro 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

📊 How to Use Río de Oro Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Río de Oro directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Río de Oro. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Cesar Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for Cesar Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Río de Oro Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Río de Oro?

The GPS coordinates of Río de Oro are latitude 8.2922° and longitude -73.3849°. In directional format: 8.2922° N, 73.3849° W. These coordinates mark the center of Río de Oro in Cesar Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Río de Oro located?

Río de Oro is a city in Cesar Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Río de Oro. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Río de Oro?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Río de Oro sits at: Latitude 8° 17' 32" N and Longitude 73° 23' 6" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Río de Oro?

Río de Oro has a population of approximately 14,408 people. This is roughly 1.200% of Cesar Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cesar Department.

🗺 How can I view Río de Oro on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Río de Oro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.2922, -73.3849 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Río de Oro in Cesar Department. For broader context, explore the Cesar Department state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Río de Oro?

The nearest airport to Río de Oro is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), roughly 104 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Río de Oro from Valledupar?

Río de Oro is approximately 242 km (150 mi) from Valledupar, the capital of Cesar Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cesar Department.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Río de Oro?

Río de Oro sits at an elevation of approximately 1,164 meters (3,819 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cesar Department.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Río de Oro?

The closest cities to Río de Oro include González, Aguachica, San Martín. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Río de Oro today?

Today in Río de Oro, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Río de Oro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Río de Oro from the Equator?

Río de Oro is approximately 923 km (574 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,084 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Río de Oro?

The antipodal point of Río de Oro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rancaerang, Indonesia, roughly 97 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.

🚗 How far is Río de Oro from Bogota, the capital of Colombia?

Río de Oro is approximately 417 km (259 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.