Current Date And Time In El Tarra, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:28:31 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 3,336
District: El Tarra
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Tarra, 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 El Tarra — 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 Tarra.
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) | 8.5751° N | 73.0961° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.5751 | -73.0961 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 34' 30" N | 73° 5' 46" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 34.5036' N | 73° 5.7642' W |
| City | El Tarra |
| State | Norte de Santander Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | El Tarra |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 3,336 |
| Elevation | 266 m / 873 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.5751, -73.0961 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Tarra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Calixto | Norte de Santander Department | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Teorama | Norte de Santander Department | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Hacarí | Norte de Santander Department | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Convención | Norte de Santander Department | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| El Carmen | Norte de Santander Department | W | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Tibú | Norte de Santander Department | E | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 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 El Tarra, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 7.9075° N | -72.5049° W | 298 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
Camilo Daza International Airport IATA: CUC 97 km (60 mi) from El Tarra |
The exact GPS location of El Tarra 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 El Tarra 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 Tarra 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 Tarra 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 El Tarra 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 El Tarra 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 Tarra are latitude 8.5751° and longitude -73.0961°. In directional format: 8.5751° N, 73.0961° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Tarra in Norte de Santander Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Tarra is a city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within El Tarra. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Tarra sits at: Latitude 8° 34' 30" N and Longitude 73° 5' 46" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Tarra has a population of approximately 3,336 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 El Tarra is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.5751, -73.0961 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Tarra in Norte de Santander Department. For broader context, explore the Norte de Santander Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Tarra is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), roughly 97 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Tarra is approximately 99 km (61 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.
El Tarra sits at an elevation of approximately 266 meters (873 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 El Tarra include San Calixto, Teorama, Hacarí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Tarra, sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 06:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Tarra's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Tarra is approximately 955 km (593 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,046 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Tarra — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cigarogol, Indonesia, roughly 127 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 Tarra is approximately 454 km (282 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.
