Riohacha, Colombia — GPS Coordinates
11° 32' 40.0" N, 72° 54' 26.0" W
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 188,014 |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
The GPS coordinates of Riohacha, Colombia are 11.544440, -72.907220 in decimal degrees, which is 11° 32' 40.0" N, 72° 54' 26.0" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Riohacha lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 188,014. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Riohacha
- Sunrise
- 05:41
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:15
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 34m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Bogota
- Antipode
- -11.544440, 107.092780
- 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.
Riohacha Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 11.544440, -72.907220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 11°32'40.0"N 72°54'26.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 11°32.666'N 72°54.433'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 728241E 1277014N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d6h1svwe4
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7739G3VV+Q4C
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:11.544440,-72.907220
Distances from Riohacha
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maicao | 75 km | 47 mi | ESE (104°) |
| Valledupar | 126 km | 78 mi | SSW (197°) |
| Santa Marta | 144 km | 90 mi | WSW (256°) |
| La Concepción, Venezuela | 156 km | 97 mi | SE (131°) |
| Machiques, Venezuela | 169 km | 105 mi | SSE (167°) |
| Maracaibo, Venezuela | 173 km | 108 mi | SE (125°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Riohacha, Colombia?
Riohacha is located at latitude 11.544440 and longitude -72.907220 (11° 32' 40.0" N, 72° 54' 26.0" W).
What is the population of Riohacha?
Riohacha has an approximate population of 188,014.
What country is Riohacha in?
Riohacha is located in Colombia, South America.
What time zone is Riohacha in?
Riohacha uses the America/Bogota time zone (UTC−5 all year).
Which major city is closest to Riohacha?
The nearest major city is Maicao, about 75 km (47 miles) to the ESE of Riohacha.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.