Current Date And Time In Balboa, Colombia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
17:30:56 COT
State: Risaralda Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 2,302
District: Balboa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balboa, a city in Risaralda 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 Balboa — 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 Balboa.
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) | 4.9499° N | 75.9583° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 4.9499 | -75.9583 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 56' 59" N | 75° 57' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 56.991' N | 75° 57.4956' W |
| City | Balboa |
| State | Risaralda Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Balboa |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 2,302 |
| Elevation | 1,563 m / 5,128 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 4.9499, -75.9583 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balboa 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 Risaralda Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Celia | Risaralda Department | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| La Virginia | Risaralda Department | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Santuario | Risaralda Department | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Apía | Risaralda Department | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Marsella | Risaralda Department | E | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Belén de Umbría | Risaralda Department | N | 30 km | 18 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 Risaralda Department, the home state of Balboa, along with each city's aerial distance from Pereira, Risaralda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereira | 4.8143° N | -75.6949° W | 1,445 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dosquebradas | 4.8392° N | -75.6673° W | 1,454 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Rosa de Cabal | 4.8681° N | -75.6214° W | 1,691 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quinchía | 5.3396° N | -75.7302° W | 1,817 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anserma | 5.3328° N | -75.7911° W | 2,088 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Virginia | 4.8997° N | -75.8825° W | 901 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belén de Umbría | 5.2009° N | -75.8687° W | 1,505 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marsella | 4.9372° N | -75.7378° W | 1,543 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pueblo Rico | 5.2226° N | -76.0303° W | 1,554 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santuario | 5.0742° N | -75.9642° W | 1,619 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
Matecaña International Airport IATA: PEI 29 km (18 mi) from Balboa |
The exact GPS location of Balboa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Risaralda 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 Risaralda 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 Balboa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balboa 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
Balboa sits within Risaralda 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 Balboa 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 Risaralda Department. › Browse every city in Risaralda Department
Coordinates for Balboa 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 Balboa are latitude 4.9499° and longitude -75.9583°. In directional format: 4.9499° N, 75.9583° W. These coordinates mark the center of Balboa in Risaralda Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balboa is a city in Risaralda Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Balboa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balboa sits at: Latitude 4° 56' 59" N and Longitude 75° 57' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balboa has a population of approximately 2,302 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Risaralda Department.
The interactive satellite map of Balboa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 4.9499, -75.9583 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balboa in Risaralda Department. For broader context, explore the Risaralda Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balboa is Matecaña International Airport (PEI), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balboa is approximately 33 km (20 mi) from Pereira, the capital of Risaralda Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Risaralda Department.
Balboa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,563 meters (5,128 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Risaralda Department.
The closest cities to Balboa include La Celia, La Virginia, Santuario. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balboa, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balboa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balboa is approximately 551 km (342 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,424 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balboa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Liwa, Indonesia, roughly 10 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.
Balboa is approximately 211 km (131 mi) E of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
