Current Date And Time In La Guajira Department, Colombia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:32:41 COT
Capital: Riohacha
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 20,848.00 km²
State Code: LAG
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Guajira Department, a state or administrative region of 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 Guajira Department — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of La Guajira Department in Colombia.
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) | 11.3548° N | 72.5205° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.3548 | -72.5205 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 21' 17" N | 72° 31' 14" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 21.2865' N | 72° 31.229' W |
| State / Region | La Guajira Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Riohacha |
| State Code | LAG |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Area (km²) | 20,848.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 8,049.45 mi² |
| Elevation | 75 m / 247 ft |
| Area Rank | #25 in Colombia |
| GPS (DD) | 11.3548, -72.5205 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Guajira Department to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Colombia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Department | Colombia | SW | 231 km | 144 mi | ~2h 53m | 🗺 View |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | SW | 256 km | 159 mi | ~3h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Atlántico | Colombia | W | 267 km | 166 mi | ~3h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Bolívar | Colombia | SW | 341 km | 212 mi | ~4h 16m | 🗺 View |
| Sucre Department | Colombia | SW | 371 km | 231 mi | ~4h 39m | 🗺 View |
| Norte de Santander Department | Colombia | S | 381 km | 237 mi | ~4h 46m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in La Guajira Department, along with each city's aerial distance from Riohacha, La Guajira Department's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | 11.5444° N | -72.9072° W | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maicao | 11.3784° N | -72.2395° W | 52 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan del Cesar | 10.7711° N | -73.0031° W | 214 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barrancas | 10.9567° N | -72.7946° W | 160 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fonseca | 10.8861° N | -72.8487° W | 182 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Albania | 11.161° N | -72.5924° W | 94 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hatonuevo | 11.0694° N | -72.7669° W | 197 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villanueva | 10.6077° N | -72.979° W | 235 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Distracción | 10.8978° N | -72.8867° W | 205 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manaure | 11.7751° N | -72.4445° W | 3 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of La Guajira Department is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Colombia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for La Guajira Department on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Colombia.
The satellite view of La Guajira Department helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Colombia national map
La Guajira Department occupies a distinct geographic zone within Colombia in the South America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of La Guajira Department for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Colombia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for La Guajira Department 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Colombia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Guajira Department are latitude 11.3548° and longitude -72.5205°. In directional format: 11.3548° N, 72.5205° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of La Guajira Department in Colombia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
La Guajira Department is a state or administrative region of Colombia, located in South America. Its capital city is Riohacha. View the exact position of La Guajira Department on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Guajira Department is at: Latitude 11° 21' 17" N and Longitude 72° 31' 14" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
La Guajira Department covers a total area of approximately 20,848.00 km² (8,049.45 mi²). This is roughly 1.83% of Colombia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of La Guajira Department is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.3548, -72.5205 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Guajira Department in Colombia. For broader context, explore the Colombia national map or nearby states.
Today in La Guajira Department, sunrise is at 05:35 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Guajira Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Guajira Department is approximately 1,264 km (785 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,915 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Guajira Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sindangsari, Indonesia, roughly 404 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 place.
