Current Date And Time In Alawa, Australia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:03:17 AEST
State: Northern Territory
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 2,099
District: Darwin
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alawa, a city in Northern Territory, Australia, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Alawa — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Alawa.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Australia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.3795° S | 130.8732° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.3795 | 130.8732 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 22' 46" S | 130° 52' 24" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 22.7724' S | 130° 52.392' E |
| City | Alawa |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Darwin |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Founded | 1960-01-01 |
| Population | 2,099 |
| Area (km²) | 1.20 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.46 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,749.17 /km² |
| Elevation | 20 m / 66 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.3795, 130.8732 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alawa to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Northern Territory.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingili | Northern Territory | S | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Nakara | Northern Territory | NE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Brinkin | Northern Territory | NW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Moil | Northern Territory | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Wagaman | Northern Territory | E | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Rapid Creek | Northern Territory | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Northern Territory, the home state of Alawa, along with each city's aerial distance from Darwin, Northern Territory's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | -12.4611° S | 130.8419° E | 31 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palmerston | -12.486° S | 130.9833° E | 36 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alice Springs | -23.6975° S | 133.8836° E | 583 m | 1,290 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Howard Springs | -12.4958° S | 131.0445° E | 41 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katherine | -14.4652° S | 132.2635° E | 110 m | 271 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karama | -12.4022° S | 130.916° E | 35 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leanyer | -12.3667° S | 130.9° E | 19 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kununurra | -15.7783° S | 128.7421° E | 51 m | 433 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Humpty Doo | -12.575° S | 131.103° E | 38 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Larrakeyah | -12.4553° S | 130.8317° E | 26 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin IATA: DRW 4 km (3 mi) from Alawa |
The exact GPS location of Alawa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Territory. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Northern Territory state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Alawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alawa lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Australia map
Alawa sits within Northern Territory, Australia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Alawa for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Northern Territory. › Browse every city in Northern Territory
Coordinates for Alawa in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Australia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Alawa are latitude -12.3795° and longitude 130.8732°. In directional format: 12.3795° S, 130.8732° E. These coordinates mark the center of Alawa in Northern Territory and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alawa is a city in Northern Territory, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Darwin. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alawa sits at: Latitude 12° 22' 46" S and Longitude 130° 52' 24" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alawa has a population of approximately 2,099 people. This is roughly 0.842% of Northern Territory's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Territory.
The interactive satellite map of Alawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.3795, 130.8732 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alawa in Northern Territory. For broader context, explore the Northern Territory state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alawa is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alawa is approximately 10 km (6 mi) from Darwin, the capital of Northern Territory, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Territory.
Alawa sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Territory.
The closest cities to Alawa include Jingili, Nakara, Brinkin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alawa, sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM, giving a day length of 11h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alawa is approximately 1,378 km (856 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,230 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sinnamary, French Guiana, roughly 885 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Alawa is approximately 3,139 km (1,951 mi) SE of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.