Latitude and Longitude of Colombia

Latitude
4.6097°
N
Longitude
74.0817°
W

4° 36' 35.0" N, 74° 4' 54.3" W

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Located in the northwest corner of South America, Colombia is straddling the equator and positioned in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It shares borders with Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru to the south, Ecuador to the west, and Panama to the northwest, while also having coastlines along both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Colombia for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographic location is essential for effective time-zone planning and logistics, making accurate coordinates invaluable for travelers and researchers alike.

Major Cities in Colombia

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Bogotá4.609710-74.0817507,674,366
Cali3.430540-76.5199002,392,877
Medellín6.245000-75.5715101,999,979
Barranquilla10.968540-74.7813201,206,319
Cartagena10.398170-75.493280914,552
Cúcuta7.907450-72.504900777,106
Soacha4.579370-74.216820655,025
Bucaramanga7.125000-73.118950581,130
Ibagué4.435730-75.202890529,635
Santa Marta11.238550-74.194270499,192
Montería8.750810-75.878230490,935
Valledupar10.465380-73.253100490,075
Pereira4.814280-75.694880467,269
Manizales5.066800-75.506840434,403
Buenaventura3.583330-77.000000432,385
Bello6.337320-75.557950392,939
Pasto1.214560-77.278460392,930
Neiva2.930010-75.279730357,392
Soledad10.918430-74.764590342,556
Villavicencio4.132380-73.625640321,717

Frequently Asked Questions

In which region and continent is Colombia located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?

Colombia is situated in the northwest region of South America. The coordinates 4.61° N latitude and 74.08° W longitude indicate its position, with the first number representing the north-south position and the second indicating the east-west position.

What is the time zone of Colombia, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?

Colombia operates on Colombia Time (COT), which is UTC-5. The longitudinal span of the country means it experiences relatively consistent daylight hours throughout the year, with no Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

How can I find specific cities or regions within Colombia using the country page?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Colombia, you can use the latitude and longitude coordinates provided for major urban areas. Entering specific coordinates into the search function will yield precise locations within the country.

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