Current Date And Time In Cúcuta, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:59:10 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 777,106
District: Cúcuta
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cúcuta, a city in Norte de Santander 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 Cúcuta — 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 Cúcuta.
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) | 7.9075° N | 72.5049° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.9075 | -72.5049 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 54' 27" N | 72° 30' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 54.447' N | 72° 30.294' W |
| City | Cúcuta |
| State | Norte de Santander Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cúcuta |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 777,106 |
| Elevation | 298 m / 978 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.9075, -72.5049 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cúcuta 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 Norte de Santander Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Patios | Norte de Santander Department | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Villa del Rosario | Norte de Santander Department | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| El Zulia | Norte de Santander Department | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| San Cayetano | Norte de Santander Department | W | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago | Norte de Santander Department | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Durania | Norte de Santander Department | SW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 Norte de Santander Department, the home state of Cúcuta, along with each city's aerial distance from Cúcuta, Norte de Santander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocaña | 8.2377° N | -73.356° W | 1,197 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa del Rosario | 7.8339° N | -72.4742° W | 436 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Patios | 7.8379° N | -72.5037° W | 395 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pamplona | 7.3757° N | -72.648° W | 2,294 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Zulia | 7.9325° N | -72.6013° W | 207 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Santander | 8.3636° N | -72.4063° W | 50 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tibú | 8.639° N | -72.7358° W | 68 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Carmen | 8.5112° N | -73.4476° W | 712 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abrego | 8.082° N | -73.2214° W | 1,414 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hacarí | 8.321° N | -73.1458° W | 898 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
Camilo Daza International Airport IATA: CUC 2 km (1 mi) from Cúcuta |
The exact GPS location of Cúcuta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Norte de Santander 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 Norte de Santander 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 Cúcuta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cúcuta 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
Cúcuta sits within Norte de Santander 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 Cúcuta 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 Norte de Santander Department. › Browse every city in Norte de Santander Department
Coordinates for Cúcuta 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 Cúcuta are latitude 7.9075° and longitude -72.5049°. In directional format: 7.9075° N, 72.5049° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cúcuta in Norte de Santander Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cúcuta is a city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cúcuta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cúcuta sits at: Latitude 7° 54' 27" N and Longitude 72° 30' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cúcuta has a population of approximately 777,106 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Norte de Santander Department.
The interactive satellite map of Cúcuta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.9075, -72.5049 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cúcuta in Norte de Santander Department. For broader context, explore the Norte de Santander Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cúcuta is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cúcuta sits at an elevation of approximately 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Norte de Santander Department.
The closest cities to Cúcuta include Los Patios, Villa del Rosario, El Zulia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cúcuta, sunrise is at 05:42 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cúcuta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cúcuta is approximately 880 km (547 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,995 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cúcuta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bunisari, Indonesia, roughly 38 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.
Cúcuta is approximately 406 km (252 mi) SW of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
