Current Date And Time In El Retén, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:14:38 COT
State: Magdalena Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 19,345
District: El Retén
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Retén, 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 Retén — 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 Retén.
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) | 10.6114° N | 74.2682° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.6114 | -74.2682 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 36' 41" N | 74° 16' 6" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 36.681' N | 74° 16.0944' W |
| City | El Retén |
| State | Magdalena Department (Departamento del Magdalena) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | El Retén |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 19,345 |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.6114, -74.2682 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Retén 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aracataca | Magdalena Department | E | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Fundación | Magdalena Department | SE | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Prado-Sevilla | Magdalena Department | NE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Latal | Magdalena Department | NE | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Pivijay | Magdalena Department | SW | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Puebloviejo | Magdalena Department | N | 43 km | 26 mi | ~43m | 🗺 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 Retén, 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 |
Simón Bolívar International Airport IATA: SMR 57 km (35 mi) from El Retén |
The exact GPS location of El Retén 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 Retén 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 Retén 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 Retén 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 Retén 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 Retén 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 Retén are latitude 10.6114° and longitude -74.2682°. In directional format: 10.6114° N, 74.2682° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Retén in Magdalena Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Retén is a city in Magdalena Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within El Retén. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Retén sits at: Latitude 10° 36' 41" N and Longitude 74° 16' 6" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Retén has a population of approximately 19,345 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Magdalena Department.
The interactive satellite map of El Retén is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.6114, -74.2682 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Retén in Magdalena Department. For broader context, explore the Magdalena Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Retén is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), roughly 57 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Retén is approximately 70 km (44 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 Retén sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 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 Retén include Aracataca, Fundación, Prado-Sevilla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Retén, sunrise is at 05:46 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Retén's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Retén is approximately 1,181 km (734 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,126 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Retén — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rancaerang, Indonesia, roughly 371 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 Retén is approximately 668 km (415 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.
