Current Date And Time In El Piñón, Colombia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:43:19 COT
State: Magdalena Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 7,481
District: El Piñon
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Piñón, a city in Magdalena 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 El Piñón — 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 El Piñón.
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) | 10.4028° N | 74.8242° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.4028 | -74.8242 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 24' 10" N | 74° 49' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 24.1698' N | 74° 49.449' W |
| City | El Piñón |
| State | Magdalena Department (Departamento del Magdalena) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | El Piñon |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 7,481 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.4028, -74.8242 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Piñón 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 Magdalena Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de San Antonio | Magdalena Department | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Salamina | Magdalena Department | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Concordia | Magdalena Department | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Pivijay | Magdalena Department | E | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Pedraza | Magdalena Department | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Punta de Piedras | Magdalena Department | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Magdalena Department, the home state of El Piñón, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Marta, Magdalena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 11.2386° N | -74.1943° W | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciénaga | 11.007° N | -74.2477° W | 5 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fundación | 10.5207° N | -74.185° W | 49 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Banco | 9.0011° N | -73.9758° W | 34 m | 250 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plato | 9.7903° N | -74.7824° W | 25 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aracataca | 10.5918° N | -74.1898° W | 37 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puebloviejo | 10.9938° N | -74.2844° W | 4 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sitionuevo | 10.7774° N | -74.7205° W | 6 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pivijay | 10.4617° N | -74.6162° W | 12 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guamal | 9.1433° N | -74.2238° W | 28 m | 233 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport IATA: BAQ 54 km (34 mi) from El Piñón |
The exact GPS location of El Piñón gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Magdalena 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 Magdalena 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 El Piñón are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Piñón 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
El Piñón sits within Magdalena 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 El Piñón 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 Magdalena Department. › Browse every city in Magdalena Department
Coordinates for El Piñón 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 El Piñón are latitude 10.4028° and longitude -74.8242°. In directional format: 10.4028° N, 74.8242° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Piñón in Magdalena Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Piñón is a city in Magdalena Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within El Piñon. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Piñón sits at: Latitude 10° 24' 10" N and Longitude 74° 49' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Piñón has a population of approximately 7,481 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Magdalena Department.
The interactive satellite map of El Piñón is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.4028, -74.8242 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Piñón in Magdalena Department. For broader context, explore the Magdalena Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Piñón is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Piñón is approximately 116 km (72 mi) from Santa Marta, the capital of Magdalena Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Magdalena Department.
El Piñón sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Magdalena Department.
The closest cities to El Piñón include Cerro de San Antonio, Salamina, Concordia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Piñón, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Piñón's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Piñón is approximately 1,158 km (720 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,193 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Piñón — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gunungbatu, Indonesia, roughly 368 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.
El Piñón is approximately 649 km (403 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.
