Current Date And Time In Colón Department, Honduras
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
12:21:10 CST
Capital: Trujillo
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 319,786
Area: 8,249.00 km²
State Code: CL
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colón Department, a state or administrative region of Honduras, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Colón Department — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Colón Department in Honduras.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Honduras operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.6426° N | 85.52° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.6426 | -85.52 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 38' 33" N | 85° 31' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 38.5558' N | 85° 31.2014' W |
| State / Region | Colón Department (Colon) |
| Country | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Trujillo |
| State Code | CL |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Districts | 10 |
| Population | 319,786 |
| Area (km²) | 8,249.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3,184.96 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 18.57 /km² |
| Elevation | 311 m / 1,020 ft |
| Area Rank | #4 in Honduras |
| Population Rank | #10 of 18 in Honduras |
| GPS (DD) | 15.6426, -85.52 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colón Department to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Honduras.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olancho Department | Honduras | S | 97 km | 60 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Bay Islands | Honduras | N | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 16m | 🗺 View |
| Gracias a Dios Department | Honduras | E | 103 km | 64 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Atlántida Department | Honduras | W | 174 km | 108 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Yoro Department | Honduras | W | 178 km | 111 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 View |
| El Paraíso Department | Honduras | SW | 237 km | 147 mi | ~2h 58m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Colón Department, along with each city's aerial distance from Trujillo, Colón Department's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa | 15.6833° N | -86° W | 37 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabá | 15.4667° N | -86.25° W | 390 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trujillo | 15.9174° N | -85.9526° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonito Oriental | 15.7477° N | -85.7356° W | 32 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elíxir | 15.4833° N | -86.3° W | 90 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zamora | 15.6333° N | -86.0667° W | 43 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corocito | 15.75° N | -85.7833° W | 50 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quebrada de Arena | 15.7667° N | -85.9167° W | 31 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jericó | 15.95° N | -85.9667° W | - | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Esperanza | 15.6333° N | -85.7667° W | 442 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Colón Department is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Honduras. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Colón Department on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Honduras.
The satellite view of Colón Department helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Honduras national map
Colón Department occupies a distinct geographic zone within Honduras in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Colón Department for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Honduras. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Colón Department 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Honduras. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Colón Department are latitude 15.6426° and longitude -85.52°. In directional format: 15.6426° N, 85.52° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Colón Department in Honduras and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Colón Department is a state or administrative region of Honduras, located in North America. Its capital city is Trujillo. View the exact position of Colón Department on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colón Department is at: Latitude 15° 38' 33" N and Longitude 85° 31' 12" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Colón Department covers a total area of approximately 8,249.00 km² (3,184.96 mi²). This is roughly 7.36% of Honduras's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Colón Department is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.6426, -85.52 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colón Department in Honduras. For broader context, explore the Honduras national map or nearby states.
Today in Colón Department, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 06:15 PM, giving a day length of 12h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colón Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colón Department is approximately 1,741 km (1,082 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,167 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colón Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,547 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 place.
