Current Date And Time In San Cristóbal, Venezuela
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:38:32 VET
State: Táchira
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 289,852
District: Municipio San Cristóbal
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Cristóbal, 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 San Cristóbal — 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 San Cristóbal.
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) | 7.7659° N | 72.2358° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.7659 | -72.2358 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 45' 57" N | 72° 14' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 45.9558' N | 72° 14.1456' W |
| City | San Cristóbal |
| State | Táchira (Tachira) |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio San Cristóbal |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Founded | 1561-01-01 |
| Population | 289,852 |
| Area (km²) | 247.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 95.37 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,173.49 /km² |
| Elevation | 692 m / 2,270 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.7659, -72.2358 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Cristóbal 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Táriba | Táchira | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Palmira | Táchira | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Capacho Nuevo | Táchira | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Capacho Viejo | Táchira | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Cordero | Táchira | NE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| San Josecito | Táchira | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Táchira, the home state of San Cristóbal, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Táriba | 7.8212° N | -72.2233° W | 910 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rubio | 7.7016° N | -72.3555° W | 833 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 7.8112° N | -72.4444° W | 610 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colón | 8.0313° N | -72.2605° W | 805 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Fría | 8.2152° N | -72.2489° W | 119 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ureña | 7.9216° N | -72.444° W | 345 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Josecito | 7.6611° N | -72.2201° W | 609 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palmira | 7.8375° N | -72.2279° W | 1,107 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Capacho Nuevo | 7.8247° N | -72.3084° W | 1,265 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Grita | 8.1332° N | -71.9839° W | 1,456 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport IATA: SVZ 24 km (15 mi) from San Cristóbal |
The exact GPS location of San Cristóbal 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
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 San Cristóbal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Cristóbal 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
San Cristóbal 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of San Cristóbal 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
Coordinates for San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal are latitude 7.7659° and longitude -72.2358°. In directional format: 7.7659° N, 72.2358° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Cristóbal in Táchira and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Cristóbal is a city in Táchira, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio San Cristóbal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Cristóbal sits at: Latitude 7° 45' 57" N and Longitude 72° 14' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Cristóbal has a population of approximately 289,852 people. This is roughly 24.620% of Táchira's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Táchira.
The interactive satellite map of San Cristóbal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.7659, -72.2358 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Cristóbal in Táchira. For broader context, explore the Táchira state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Cristóbal is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Cristóbal sits at an elevation of approximately 692 meters (2,270 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Táchira.
The closest cities to San Cristóbal include Táriba, Palmira, Capacho Nuevo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Cristóbal, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 07:06 PM, giving a day length of 12h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Cristóbal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Cristóbal is approximately 865 km (537 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,968 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Cristóbal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cibera, Indonesia, roughly 11 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.
San Cristóbal is approximately 661 km (411 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.
