Current Date And Time In La Playa, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:45:10 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 1,215
District: La Playa
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Playa, 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 La Playa — 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 La Playa.
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) | 8.2133° N | 73.2382° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.2133 | -73.2382 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 12' 48" N | 73° 14' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 12.7962' N | 73° 14.2938' W |
| City | La Playa |
| State | Norte de Santander Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | La Playa |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 1,215 |
| Elevation | 1,431 m / 4,695 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.2133, -73.2382 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Playa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocaña | Norte de Santander Department | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Abrego | Norte de Santander Department | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Hacarí | Norte de Santander Department | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| San Calixto | Norte de Santander Department | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Teorama | Norte de Santander Department | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Convención | Norte de Santander Department | N | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 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 La Playa, 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 86 km (53 mi) from La Playa |
The exact GPS location of La Playa 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 La Playa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Playa 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
La Playa 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 La Playa 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 La Playa 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 La Playa are latitude 8.2133° and longitude -73.2382°. In directional format: 8.2133° N, 73.2382° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Playa in Norte de Santander Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Playa is a city in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within La Playa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Playa sits at: Latitude 8° 12' 48" N and Longitude 73° 14' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Playa has a population of approximately 1,215 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 La Playa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.2133, -73.2382 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Playa in Norte de Santander Department. For broader context, explore the Norte de Santander Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Playa is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), roughly 86 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Playa is approximately 88 km (54 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.
La Playa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,431 meters (4,695 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 La Playa include Ocaña, Abrego, Hacarí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Playa, 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 La Playa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Playa is approximately 914 km (568 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,069 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Playa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tegalbuleud, Indonesia, roughly 88 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.
La Playa is approximately 411 km (256 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.
