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El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela – Venezuela Flag

Current Date And Time In El Cobre, Venezuela

Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:14:24 VET
State: Táchira
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
District: Municipio José María Vargas

🗺 Map of El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of El Cobre, a city in Táchira, 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 Cobre — 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 Cobre.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of El Cobre, Táchira

📍 LATITUDE
8.034°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
72.058°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.0343° N72.0578° W
Signed Decimal Degrees8.0343-72.0578
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 2' 4" N72° 3' 28" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 2.0586' N72° 3.4662' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in El Cobre Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:40 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:05 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 25m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:52 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from El Cobre’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 El Cobre’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
894 km
(556 mi) • El Cobre is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
7,943 km
(4,935 mi) • El Cobre is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
8.034° S, 107.942° E
The point exactly opposite El Cobre through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from El Cobre, you'd surface nearest to Sindangkerta, Indonesia, about 33 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of El Cobre

📍 Location Details

CityEl Cobre
StateTáchira (Tachira)
CountryVenezuela
ContinentSouth America
DistrictMunicipio José María Vargas
Time Zone-04:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation1,898 m / 6,227 ft
GPS (DD)8.0343, -72.0578

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of El Cobre

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Táchira
Parent Country: Venezuela

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Cobre 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 Táchira.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Santa AnaTáchiraNE10 km6 mi~10m🗺 View
SeborucoTáchiraN12 km8 mi~12m🗺 View
QueniqueaTáchiraS14 km8 mi~14m🗺 View
La GritaTáchiraNE14 km8 mi~14m🗺 View
San José de BolívarTáchiraSE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
Las MesasTáchiraNW19 km12 mi~19m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from El Cobre to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • San Cristóbal
36 km (22 mi)
SW of El Cobre • ~36m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Caracas
630 km (392 mi)
NE of El Cobre • ~10h 30m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Táchira

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Táchira, the home state of El Cobre, along with each city's aerial distance from San Cristóbal, Táchira's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
San Cristóbal7.7659° N-72.2358° W692 m0 km🗺 View Map
Táriba7.8212° N-72.2233° W910 m6 km🗺 View Map
Rubio7.7016° N-72.3555° W833 m15 km🗺 View Map
San Antonio del Táchira7.8112° N-72.4444° W610 m24 km🗺 View Map
Colón8.0313° N-72.2605° W805 m30 km🗺 View Map
La Fría8.2152° N-72.2489° W119 m50 km🗺 View Map
Ureña7.9216° N-72.444° W345 m29 km🗺 View Map
San Josecito7.6611° N-72.2201° W609 m12 km🗺 View Map
Palmira7.8375° N-72.2279° W1,107 m8 km🗺 View Map
Capacho Nuevo7.8247° N-72.3084° W1,265 m10 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport
IATA: SVZ
47 km (29 mi) from El Cobre
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🌍 El Cobre Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of El Cobre Matter

The exact GPS location of El Cobre gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Táchira. 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 Táchira state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for El Cobre Mapping

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 Cobre are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for El Cobre

The satellite view of El Cobre 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

🌎 Regional Position of El Cobre in Táchira

El Cobre sits within Táchira, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with El Cobre Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Cobre 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 Táchira. › Browse every city in Táchira

💻 Using El Cobre Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for El Cobre 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

📊 How to Use El Cobre Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of El Cobre directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to El Cobre. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Táchira CitiesAccess the full city directory for Táchira ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About El Cobre Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of El Cobre?

The GPS coordinates of El Cobre are latitude 8.0343° and longitude -72.0578°. In directional format: 8.0343° N, 72.0578° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Cobre in Táchira and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is El Cobre located?

El Cobre is a city in Táchira, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio José María Vargas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of El Cobre?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Cobre sits at: Latitude 8° 2' 4" N and Longitude 72° 3' 28" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view El Cobre on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of El Cobre is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.0343, -72.0578 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Cobre in Táchira. For broader context, explore the Táchira state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to El Cobre?

The nearest airport to El Cobre is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), roughly 47 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is El Cobre from San Cristóbal?

El Cobre is approximately 36 km (22 mi) from San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Táchira.

⛰️ What is the elevation of El Cobre?

El Cobre sits at an elevation of approximately 1,898 meters (6,227 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Táchira.

🗺 Which cities are closest to El Cobre?

The closest cities to El Cobre include Santa Ana, Seboruco, Queniquea. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in El Cobre today?

Today in El Cobre, sunrise is at 06:40 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Cobre's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is El Cobre from the Equator?

El Cobre is approximately 894 km (556 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,943 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from El Cobre?

The antipodal point of El Cobre — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sindangkerta, Indonesia, roughly 33 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.

🚗 How far is El Cobre from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela?

El Cobre is approximately 630 km (392 mi) NE of Caracas, the national capital of Venezuela, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.