Current Date And Time In Colón, Venezuela
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:22:00 VET
State: Táchira
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 62,513
District: Municipio Ayacucho
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colón, 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 Colón — 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 Colón.
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) | 8.0313° N | 72.2605° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.0313 | -72.2605 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 1' 53" N | 72° 15' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 1.875' N | 72° 15.6318' W |
| City | Colón |
| State | Táchira (Tachira) |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio Ayacucho |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 62,513 |
| Area (km²) | 484.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 186.87 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 129.16 /km² |
| Elevation | 805 m / 2,641 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.0313, -72.2605 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colón 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan de Colon | Táchira | NE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Michelena | Táchira | S | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Lobatera | Táchira | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Las Mesas | Táchira | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| La Fría | Táchira | N | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Cordero | Táchira | SE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 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 Colón, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 29 km (18 mi) from Colón |
The exact GPS location of Colón 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 Colón are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Colón 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
Colón 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 Colón 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 Colón 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 Colón are latitude 8.0313° and longitude -72.2605°. In directional format: 8.0313° N, 72.2605° W. These coordinates mark the center of Colón in Táchira and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Colón is a city in Táchira, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio Ayacucho. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colón sits at: Latitude 8° 1' 53" N and Longitude 72° 15' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Colón has a population of approximately 62,513 people. This is roughly 5.310% 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 Colón is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.0313, -72.2605 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colón in Táchira. For broader context, explore the Táchira state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Colón is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Colón is approximately 30 km (18 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.
Colón sits at an elevation of approximately 805 meters (2,641 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 Colón include San Juan de Colon, Michelena, Lobatera. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Colón, sunrise is at 06:40 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colón's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colón is approximately 894 km (556 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,965 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colón — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cibaregbeg, Indonesia, roughly 40 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.
Colón is approximately 651 km (404 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.
