Current Date And Time In Melgar, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:32:30 COT
State: Tolima Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 25,980
District: Melgar
Explore the interactive satellite map of Melgar, a city in Tolima 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 Melgar — 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 Melgar.
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) | 4.2048° N | 74.6408° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 4.2048 | -74.6408 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 12' 17" N | 74° 38' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 12.285' N | 74° 38.445' W |
| City | Melgar |
| State | Tolima Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Melgar |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 25,980 |
| Elevation | 325 m / 1,066 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 4.2048, -74.6408 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Melgar 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 Tolima Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen de Apicalá | Tolima Department | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Icononzo | Tolima Department | E | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Cunday | Tolima Department | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Flandes | Tolima Department | NW | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Suárez | Tolima Department | SW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Espinal | Tolima Department | W | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Tolima Department, the home state of Melgar, along with each city's aerial distance from Ibagué, Tolima 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibagué | 4.4357° N | -75.2029° W | 1,047 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Espinal | 4.1492° N | -74.8843° W | 323 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Líbano | 4.9218° N | -75.0623° W | 1,575 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Payandé | 4.2975° N | -75.0967° W | 700 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Sebastián de Mariquita | 5.1989° N | -74.893° W | 485 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guamo | 4.0308° N | -74.9701° W | 323 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Purificación | 3.8587° N | -74.9313° W | 305 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Flandes | 4.2901° N | -74.8161° W | 285 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Honda | 5.2086° N | -74.7358° W | 200 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anaime | 4.3964° N | -75.445° W | 1,818 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
Perales Airport IATA: IBE 60 km (37 mi) from Melgar |
The exact GPS location of Melgar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tolima 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 Tolima 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 Melgar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Melgar 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
Melgar sits within Tolima 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 Melgar 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 Tolima Department. › Browse every city in Tolima Department
Coordinates for Melgar 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 Melgar are latitude 4.2048° and longitude -74.6408°. In directional format: 4.2048° N, 74.6408° W. These coordinates mark the center of Melgar in Tolima Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Melgar is a city in Tolima Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Melgar. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Melgar sits at: Latitude 4° 12' 17" N and Longitude 74° 38' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Melgar has a population of approximately 25,980 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tolima Department.
The interactive satellite map of Melgar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 4.2048, -74.6408 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Melgar in Tolima Department. For broader context, explore the Tolima Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Melgar is Perales Airport (IBE), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Melgar is approximately 67 km (42 mi) from Ibagué, the capital of Tolima Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tolima Department.
Melgar sits at an elevation of approximately 325 meters (1,066 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tolima Department.
The closest cities to Melgar include Carmen de Apicalá, Icononzo, Cunday. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Melgar, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Melgar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Melgar is approximately 468 km (291 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,287 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Melgar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Menggala, Indonesia, roughly 32 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.
Melgar is approximately 77 km (48 mi) NE of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
