Current Date And Time In El Vigía, Venezuela
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:29:23 VET
State: Mérida
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 162,289
District: Municipio Alberto Adriani
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Vigía, a city in Mérida, Venezuela, 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 El Vigía — 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 El Vigía.
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 Venezuela operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.6135° N | 71.657° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.6135 | -71.657 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 36' 49" N | 71° 39' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 36.81' N | 71° 39.4212' W |
| City | El Vigía |
| State | Mérida |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio Alberto Adriani |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 162,289 |
| Elevation | 106 m / 348 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.6135, -71.657 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Vigía 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 Mérida.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Mora | Mérida | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| La Azulita | Mérida | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Zea | Mérida | SW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Elena de Arenales | Mérida | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Lagunillas | Mérida | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Tovar | Mérida | S | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Mérida, the home state of El Vigía, along with each city's aerial distance from Mérida, Mérida'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 8.579° N | -71.1692° W | 1,389 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ejido | 8.5467° N | -71.2409° W | 1,143 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tovar | 8.3302° N | -71.7528° W | 934 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagunillas | 8.5046° N | -71.3894° W | 1,056 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tucaní | 8.97° N | -71.2728° W | 169 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tabay | 8.6317° N | -71.0783° W | 1,696 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz de Mora | 8.3993° N | -71.6408° W | 600 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bailadores | 8.2535° N | -71.8282° W | 1,707 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Timotes | 8.9822° N | -70.7393° W | 2,001 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nueva Bolivia | 9.1401° N | -71.0914° W | 75 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport IATA: VIG 2 km (1 mi) from El Vigía |
The exact GPS location of El Vigía gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mérida. 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 Mérida 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 El Vigía are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Vigía 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 Venezuela map
El Vigía sits within Mérida, Venezuela, 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 El Vigía 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 Mérida. › Browse every city in Mérida
Coordinates for El Vigía 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 Venezuela. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of El Vigía are latitude 8.6135° and longitude -71.657°. In directional format: 8.6135° N, 71.657° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Vigía in Mérida and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Vigía is a city in Mérida, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio Alberto Adriani. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Vigía sits at: Latitude 8° 36' 49" N and Longitude 71° 39' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Vigía has a population of approximately 162,289 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mérida.
The interactive satellite map of El Vigía is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.6135, -71.657 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Vigía in Mérida. For broader context, explore the Mérida state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Vigía is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Vigía is approximately 54 km (33 mi) from Mérida, the capital of Mérida, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mérida.
El Vigía sits at an elevation of approximately 106 meters (348 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mérida.
The closest cities to El Vigía include Santa Cruz de Mora, La Azulita, Zea. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Vigía, sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Vigía's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Vigía is approximately 959 km (596 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,887 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Vigía — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cireuma, Indonesia, roughly 89 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.
El Vigía is approximately 564 km (350 mi) E of Caracas, the national capital of Venezuela, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
