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Riohacha, La Guajira Department

Colombia

Regional capital11.5444° N, 72.9072° W

Riohacha is a city located in Colombia's La Guajira Department. With a population of 188,014, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population188,014
ProvinceLa Guajira Department
Coordinates11.5444° N, 72.9072° W
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#31 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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Almirante Padilla Airport

RCHRegional

2.9 km away

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Ríohacha Highway Strip

CO-0054Local

10.3 km away

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Cotoprix Airport

SK-249Local

36.5 km away

About Riohacha

The city is situated at coordinates 11.54444° latitude and -72.90722° longitude, in the Northern and Western hemispheres. It has an elevation of 7 meters and operates under the America/Bogota timezone.

Riohacha ranks 31st out of 1,071 cities in Colombia. The country's total urban population is 39,852,520, placing Riohacha among the notable urban areas.

Cities in La Guajira Department

Located in La Guajira Department, Riohacha contributes to the province's urban landscape. There are no additional cities listed in the provided data.

Maicao166,603San Juan del Cesar40,069Barrancas38,232Fonseca32,220Albania26,940Villanueva18,699Distracción11,934Manaure9,703Urumita8,509Uribia7,519

Nearby Cities

Around Riohacha, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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PotreritoCity
1.2 km
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Sitio CiruelaCity
1.5 km
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El PozoCity
2.5 km
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San AntonioCity
3.7 km
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Las DeliciasCity
4.1 km
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Cuatro BocasCity
4.3 km
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La NegritaCity
4.4 km
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La CachacaCity
4.5 km
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San AntonioCity
4.5 km
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La CourritaCity
5.5 km
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Punta IsabelCity
5.6 km
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AujeroCity
5.7 km
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CeibacalCity
6.3 km
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PaumahanaCity
6.4 km
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El PasoCity
6.6 km
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BuenavistaCity
6.9 km
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Santa ClaraCity
7.3 km
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ChonchupuriCity
7.4 km
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CeibacáCity
7.6 km
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TucupaoCity
8.6 km

Explore Colombia

Users can explore other cities in Colombia, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Colombia

#1 Bogotá7,674,366#2 Cali2,392,877#3 Medellín1,999,979#4 Barranquilla1,206,319#5 Cartagena914,552

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Riohacha?

The population of Riohacha is 188,014.

In which province/state is Riohacha located?

Riohacha is located in La Guajira Department.

What are the coordinates of Riohacha?

The coordinates of Riohacha are 11.54444° latitude and -72.90722° longitude.

What is the elevation of Riohacha?

The elevation of Riohacha is 7 meters.

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