Current Date And Time In La Plata, Colombia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:18:31 COT
State: Huila Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 19,275
District: La Plata
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Plata, a city in Huila 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 La Plata — 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 La Plata.
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) | 2.3934° N | 75.8923° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.3934 | -75.8923 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 23' 36" N | 75° 53' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 23.6046' N | 75° 53.5392' W |
| City | La Plata |
| State | Huila Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | La Plata |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 19,275 |
| Elevation | 1,020 m / 3,347 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.3934, -75.8923 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Plata 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 Huila Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paicol | Huila Department | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Pital | Huila Department | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Nátaga | Huila Department | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Agrado | Huila Department | SE | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Tesalia | Huila Department | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| La Argentina | Huila Department | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Huila Department, the home state of La Plata, along with each city's aerial distance from Neiva, Huila 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neiva | 2.93° N | -75.2797° W | 423 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pitalito | 1.8537° N | -76.0507° W | 1,265 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gigante | 2.3868° N | -75.5474° W | 808 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garzón | 2.1959° N | -75.6278° W | 834 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rivera | 2.7772° N | -75.2564° W | 731 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Campoalegre | 2.6849° N | -75.3231° W | 537 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tarqui | 2.1125° N | -75.8242° W | 827 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guadalupe | 2.0248° N | -75.7559° W | 889 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pital | 2.2665° N | -75.8044° W | 922 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oporapa | 2.0238° N | -75.9959° W | 1,385 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
Guillermo León Valencia Airport IATA: PPN 80 km (50 mi) from La Plata |
The exact GPS location of La Plata gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Huila 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 Huila 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 La Plata are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Plata 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
La Plata sits within Huila 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 La Plata 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 Huila Department. › Browse every city in Huila Department
Coordinates for La Plata 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 La Plata are latitude 2.3934° and longitude -75.8923°. In directional format: 2.3934° N, 75.8923° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Plata in Huila Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Plata is a city in Huila Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within La Plata. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Plata sits at: Latitude 2° 23' 36" N and Longitude 75° 53' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Plata has a population of approximately 19,275 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Huila Department.
The interactive satellite map of La Plata is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.3934, -75.8923 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Plata in Huila Department. For broader context, explore the Huila Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Plata is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Plata is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from Neiva, the capital of Huila Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Huila Department.
La Plata sits at an elevation of approximately 1,020 meters (3,347 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Huila Department.
The closest cities to La Plata include Paicol, Pital, Nátaga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Plata, sunrise is at 06:01 AM and sunset is at 06:15 PM, giving a day length of 12h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Plata's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Plata is approximately 266 km (166 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,441 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Plata — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bayunglincir, Indonesia, roughly 60 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.
La Plata is approximately 318 km (198 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.
