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Colombia · Santander Department

Piedecuesta: how to get there and around

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Piedecuesta is a city of 163,362 people in Colombia (Santander Department), 1,014 m (3,327 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Palonegro Airport (BGA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population163,362
Elevation1,014 m (3,327 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Bogota (UTC-5 now)
CurrencyPeso (COP)
Dialling code+57
Driving sideRight
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Postal codes6 codes, 681011 to 681027
Coordinates6.988, -73.05
Piedecuesta

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Daylight in Piedecuesta runs from about 11 h 45 min a day in late December to 12 h 34 min in late June (computed for 6.99° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Piedecuesta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Palonegro Airport (BGA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Yariguíes Airport (EJA, 84 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Piedecuesta?

Palonegro Airport (BGA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Piedecuesta?

About 163,362 people live in Piedecuesta (GeoNames).

What time zone is Piedecuesta in?

America/Bogota, currently UTC-5.

What currency is used in Piedecuesta?

The Peso (COP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Piedecuesta?

Bogotá (288 km), Medellín (291 km), Cúcuta (119 km), Soacha (297 km), Bucaramanga (17 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.