Where is Riohacha?
Riohacha is a city in La Guajira Department, Colombia. Its population is about 188,014 inhabitants. It is located near Maracaibo (173 km) and Santa Marta (144 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Riohacha located?
Riohacha is a city in La Guajira Department, Colombia, located at 11.5444°N, 72.9072°W.
Which country is Riohacha in?
Riohacha is in Colombia.
What is the population of Riohacha?
The population of Riohacha is approximately 188,014 inhabitants.
What region is Riohacha in?
Riohacha is located in the La Guajira Department region of Colombia.
How far is Riohacha from Bogota?
Riohacha is approximately 782 km from Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
What time zone is Riohacha in?
Riohacha is in the America/Bogota time zone.
What are the coordinates of Riohacha?
The geographic coordinates of Riohacha are 11.5444°N, 72.9072°W.
What cities are near Riohacha?
Cities near Riohacha include: Maracaibo, Santa Marta, Valledupar.
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