Current Date And Time In Galeras, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:38:25 COT
State: Sucre Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 20,239
District: Galeras
Explore the interactive satellite map of Galeras, a city in Sucre 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 Galeras — 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 Galeras.
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) | 9.161° N | 75.0481° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.161 | -75.0481 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 9' 39" N | 75° 2' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 9.657' N | 75° 2.8866' W |
| City | Galeras |
| State | Sucre Department (Departamento de Sucre) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Galeras |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 20,239 |
| Elevation | 80 m / 262 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.161, -75.0481 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Galeras 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 Sucre Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis de Sincé | Sucre Department | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| El Roble | Sucre Department | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Buenavista | Sucre Department | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan de Betulia | Sucre Department | NW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| San Benito Abad | Sucre Department | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| San Pedro | Sucre Department | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 Sucre Department, the home state of Galeras, along with each city's aerial distance from Sincelejo, Sucre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincelejo | 9.3045° N | -75.3905° W | 209 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Marcos | 8.6597° N | -75.1281° W | 25 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corozal | 9.3185° N | -75.2933° W | 152 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Onofre | 9.7359° N | -75.5263° W | 37 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Luis de Sincé | 9.2439° N | -75.1468° W | 141 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santiago de Tolú | 9.5239° N | -75.5814° W | 10 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sucre | 8.8114° N | -74.7208° W | 18 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sampués | 9.1836° N | -75.3817° W | 154 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tolú Viejo | 9.4508° N | -75.4386° W | 68 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Benito Abad | 8.929° N | -75.0271° W | 23 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
Las Brujas Airport IATA: CZU 32 km (20 mi) from Galeras |
The exact GPS location of Galeras gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sucre 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 Sucre 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 Galeras are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Galeras 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
Galeras sits within Sucre 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 Galeras 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 Sucre Department. › Browse every city in Sucre Department
Coordinates for Galeras 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 Galeras are latitude 9.161° and longitude -75.0481°. In directional format: 9.161° N, 75.0481° W. These coordinates mark the center of Galeras in Sucre Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Galeras is a city in Sucre Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Galeras. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Galeras sits at: Latitude 9° 9' 39" N and Longitude 75° 2' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Galeras has a population of approximately 20,239 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sucre Department.
The interactive satellite map of Galeras is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.161, -75.0481 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Galeras in Sucre Department. For broader context, explore the Sucre Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Galeras is Las Brujas Airport (CZU), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Galeras is approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Sincelejo, the capital of Sucre Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sucre Department.
Galeras sits at an elevation of approximately 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sucre Department.
The closest cities to Galeras include San Luis de Sincé, El Roble, Buenavista. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Galeras, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Galeras's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Galeras is approximately 1,020 km (634 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,248 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Galeras — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gunungbatu, Indonesia, roughly 261 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.
Galeras is approximately 517 km (321 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.
