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Convención, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Convención, Colombia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:41:02 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
District: Ocaña

🗺 Map of Convención, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Convención, 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 Convención — 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 Convención.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Convención, Norte de Santander Department

📍 LATITUDE
8.469°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
73.337°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.469° N73.3373° W
Signed Decimal Degrees8.469-73.3373
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 28' 8" N73° 20' 14" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 28.1412' N73° 20.2398' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Convención Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:44 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:11 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 26m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:58 AM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Convención’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Convención’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
943 km
(586 mi) • Convención is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
8,075 km
(5,018 mi) • Convención is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
8.469° S, 106.663° E
The point exactly opposite Convención through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Convención, you'd surface nearest to Tegalbuleud, Indonesia, about 116 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Convención

📍 Location Details

CityConvención
StateNorte de Santander Department
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
DistrictOcaña
Time Zone-05:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation1,062 m / 3,484 ft
GPS (DD)8.469, -73.3373

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Convención

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent Country: Colombia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Convención 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
TeoramaNorte de Santander DepartmentSE7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
El CarmenNorte de Santander DepartmentW13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
San CalixtoNorte de Santander DepartmentSE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
OcañaNorte de Santander DepartmentS26 km16 mi~26m🗺 View
HacaríNorte de Santander DepartmentSE27 km17 mi~27m🗺 View
El TarraNorte de Santander DepartmentNE29 km18 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.

🚗 Distance from Convención to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Cúcuta
111 km (69 mi)
SE of Convención • ~1h 51m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Bogota
437 km (272 mi)
S of Convención • ~7h 17m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Norte de Santander Department

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Norte de Santander Department, the home state of Convención, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Cúcuta7.9075° N-72.5049° W298 m0 km🗺 View Map
Ocaña8.2377° N-73.356° W1,197 m101 km🗺 View Map
Villa del Rosario7.8339° N-72.4742° W436 m9 km🗺 View Map
Los Patios7.8379° N-72.5037° W395 m8 km🗺 View Map
Pamplona7.3757° N-72.648° W2,294 m61 km🗺 View Map
El Zulia7.9325° N-72.6013° W207 m11 km🗺 View Map
Puerto Santander8.3636° N-72.4063° W50 m52 km🗺 View Map
Tibú8.639° N-72.7358° W68 m85 km🗺 View Map
El Carmen8.5112° N-73.4476° W712 m124 km🗺 View Map
Abrego8.082° N-73.2214° W1,414 m81 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
IATA: CUC
109 km (68 mi) from Convención
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🌍 Convención Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Convención Matter

The exact GPS location of Convención 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Convención Mapping

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 Convención are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Convención

The satellite view of Convención 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

🌎 Regional Position of Convención in Norte de Santander Department

Convención 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Convención Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Convención 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

💻 Using Convención Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Convención 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

📊 How to Use Convención Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Convención directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Convención. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Norte de Santander Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for Norte de Santander Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Convención Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Convención?

The GPS coordinates of Convención are latitude 8.469° and longitude -73.3373°. In directional format: 8.469° N, 73.3373° W. These coordinates mark the center of Convención in Norte de Santander Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Convención located?

Convención is a city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Ocaña. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Convención?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Convención sits at: Latitude 8° 28' 8" N and Longitude 73° 20' 14" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Convención on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Convención is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.469, -73.3373 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Convención in Norte de Santander Department. For broader context, explore the Norte de Santander Department state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Convención?

The nearest airport to Convención is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), roughly 109 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Convención from Cúcuta?

Convención is approximately 111 km (69 mi) from Cúcuta, the capital of Norte de Santander Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Norte de Santander Department.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Convención?

Convención sits at an elevation of approximately 1,062 meters (3,484 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Norte de Santander Department.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Convención?

The closest cities to Convención include Teorama, El Carmen, San Calixto. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Convención today?

Today in Convención, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Convención's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Convención from the Equator?

Convención is approximately 943 km (586 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,075 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Convención?

The antipodal point of Convención — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tegalbuleud, Indonesia, roughly 116 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.

🚗 How far is Convención from Bogota, the capital of Colombia?

Convención is approximately 437 km (272 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.