Current Date And Time In Encontrados, Venezuela
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:04:57 VET
State: Zulia
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 26,121
District: Municipio Catatumbo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Encontrados, a city in Zulia, 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 Encontrados — 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 Encontrados.
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) | 9.0598° N | 72.2346° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.0598 | -72.2346 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 3' 35" N | 72° 14' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 3.5898' N | 72° 14.076' W |
| City | Encontrados |
| State | Zulia |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio Catatumbo |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 26,121 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.0598, -72.2346 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Encontrados 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 Zulia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos del Zulia | Zulia | E | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Casigua El Cubo | Zulia | SW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo | Zulia | E | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Machiques | Zulia | N | 117 km | 72 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Bobures | Zulia | E | 118 km | 73 mi | ~1h 58m | 🗺 View |
| Caja Seca | Zulia | E | 128 km | 80 mi | ~2h 8m | 🗺 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 Zulia, the home state of Encontrados, along with each city's aerial distance from Maracaibo, Zulia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 10.6423° N | -71.6109° W | - | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabimas | 10.3991° N | -71.4521° W | 5 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 10.2016° N | -71.3148° W | 6 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machiques | 10.0608° N | -72.5521° W | 99 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 9.001° N | -71.9268° W | 6 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Concepción | 10.6192° N | -71.8381° W | 75 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 10.7149° N | -71.5217° W | 8 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concepción | 10.4119° N | -71.6892° W | 2 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Villa del Rosario | 10.3258° N | -72.3134° W | 83 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Timoteo | 9.7901° N | -71.0708° W | - | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport IATA: VIG 78 km (49 mi) from Encontrados |
The exact GPS location of Encontrados gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zulia. 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 Zulia 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 Encontrados are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Encontrados 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
Encontrados sits within Zulia, 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 Encontrados 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 Zulia. › Browse every city in Zulia
Coordinates for Encontrados 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 Encontrados are latitude 9.0598° and longitude -72.2346°. In directional format: 9.0598° N, 72.2346° W. These coordinates mark the center of Encontrados in Zulia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Encontrados is a city in Zulia, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio Catatumbo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Encontrados sits at: Latitude 9° 3' 35" N and Longitude 72° 14' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Encontrados has a population of approximately 26,121 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zulia.
The interactive satellite map of Encontrados is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.0598, -72.2346 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Encontrados in Zulia. For broader context, explore the Zulia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Encontrados is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG), roughly 78 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Encontrados is approximately 189 km (117 mi) from Maracaibo, the capital of Zulia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zulia.
Encontrados sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zulia.
The closest cities to Encontrados include San Carlos del Zulia, Casigua El Cubo, Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Encontrados, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Encontrados's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Encontrados is approximately 1,009 km (627 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,941 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Encontrados — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sindangkerta, Indonesia, roughly 148 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.
Encontrados is approximately 608 km (378 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.
