Barranquilla, Colombia — GPS Coordinates
10° 58' 6.7" N, 74° 46' 52.8" W
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,206,319 |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located in the Caribbean region of Colombia, Barranquilla is positioned on the northern coast, near the mouth of the Magdalena River. This coastal city serves as a significant port and cultural hub, contributing to the economic activities of the region.
The coordinates 10.9685, -74.7813 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in Barranquilla. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will provide precise navigation assistance.
Geographic Facts About Barranquilla
- Sunrise
- 05:49
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:22
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 33m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Bogota
- Antipode
- -10.968540, 105.218680
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Barranquilla Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 10.968540, -74.781320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°58'6.7"N 74°46'52.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°58.112'N 74°46.879'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 523892E 1212510N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d3fy6kcbk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7727X699+CF7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:10.968540,-74.781320
Distances from Barranquilla
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad | 6 km | 4 mi | SSE (162°) |
| Malambo | 12 km | 8 mi | S (176°) |
| Sabanalarga | 41 km | 25 mi | SSW (202°) |
| Santa Marta | 71 km | 44 mi | ENE (65°) |
| Cartagena | 100 km | 62 mi | SW (231°) |
| Valledupar | 176 km | 109 mi | ESE (108°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Barranquilla?
The GPS coordinates for Barranquilla, Colombia are 10.9685° N latitude and -74.7813° W longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Barranquilla in, and what is its UTC offset?
Barranquilla is in the America/Bogota time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates to find Barranquilla on a maps app?
To locate Barranquilla using the coordinates, enter '10.9685, -74.7813' into the search bar of your preferred maps application or GPS navigation system. This will direct you to the exact location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.