Current Date And Time In Táchira, Venezuela
Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:01:58 VET
Capital: San Cristóbal
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 1,177,300
Area: 11,100.00 km²
State Code: S
Explore the interactive satellite map of Táchira, a state or administrative region of 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 Táchira — 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 Táchira in Venezuela.
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) | 7.9137° N | 72.1416° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.9137 | -72.1416 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 54' 49" N | 72° 8' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 54.822' N | 72° 8.4968' W |
| State / Region | Táchira (Tachira) |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | San Cristóbal |
| State Code | S |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Districts | 29 |
| Population | 1,177,300 |
| Area (km²) | 11,100.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4,285.73 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 63.28 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,979 m / 6,494 ft |
| Area Rank | #15 in Venezuela |
| Population Rank | #1 of 3 in Venezuela |
| GPS (DD) | 7.9137, -72.1416 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Táchira 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 Venezuela.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mérida | Venezuela | NE | 128 km | 80 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Barinas | Venezuela | E | 224 km | 139 mi | ~2h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Trujillo | Venezuela | NE | 245 km | 152 mi | ~3h 4m | 🗺 View |
| Zulia | Venezuela | N | 264 km | 164 mi | ~3h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Lara | Venezuela | NE | 353 km | 220 mi | ~4h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Portuguesa | Venezuela | E | 360 km | 223 mi | ~4h 30m | 🗺 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 Táchira, along with each city's aerial distance from San Cristóbal, Táchira'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal | 7.7659° N | -72.2358° W | 692 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
The precise GPS location of Táchira is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Venezuela. 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 Táchira on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Venezuela.
The satellite view of Táchira 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 Venezuela national map
Táchira occupies a distinct geographic zone within Venezuela in the South 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 Táchira 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 Venezuela. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Táchira 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 Venezuela. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Táchira are latitude 7.9137° and longitude -72.1416°. In directional format: 7.9137° N, 72.1416° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Táchira in Venezuela and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Táchira is a state or administrative region of Venezuela, located in South America. Its capital city is San Cristóbal. View the exact position of Táchira on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Táchira is at: Latitude 7° 54' 49" N and Longitude 72° 8' 30" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Táchira covers a total area of approximately 11,100.00 km² (4,285.73 mi²). This is roughly 1.22% of Venezuela's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Táchira is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.9137, -72.1416 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Táchira in Venezuela. For broader context, explore the Venezuela national map or nearby states.
Today in Táchira, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Táchira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Táchira is approximately 881 km (547 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,954 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Táchira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ciheras, Indonesia, roughly 23 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.
