Current Date And Time In New Town, Australia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:37:50 AEST
State: Tasmania
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 6,004
District: Hobart
Explore the interactive satellite map of New Town, a city in Tasmania, 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 New Town — 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 New Town.
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) | 42.8576° S | 147.3087° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -42.8576 | 147.3087 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 51' 27" S | 147° 18' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 51.4548' S | 147° 18.5214' E |
| City | New Town |
| State | Tasmania |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Hobart |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population | 6,004 |
| Elevation | 44 m / 144 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -42.8576, 147.3087 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from New Town 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 Tasmania.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonah | Tasmania | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Stuart | Tasmania | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| North Hobart | Tasmania | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| West Hobart | Tasmania | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| West Moonah | Tasmania | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Glebe | Tasmania | SE | 2 km | 2 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 Tasmania, the home state of New Town, along with each city's aerial distance from Hobart, Tasmania'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | -42.8794° S | 147.3294° E | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Launceston | -41.4388° S | 147.1347° E | 11 m | 161 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Devonport | -41.177° S | 146.3515° E | 28 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Burnie | -41.0558° S | 145.9038° E | 29 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sandy Bay | -42.8945° S | 147.3244° E | 27 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glenorchy | -42.8334° S | 147.2759° E | 22 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kingston | -42.9764° S | 147.3035° E | 50 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Howrah | -42.8873° S | 147.4055° E | 8 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Claremont | -42.7833° S | 147.25° E | 17 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blackmans Bay | -43.0031° S | 147.3169° E | 54 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hobart International Airport IATA: HBA 17 km (10 mi) from New Town |
The exact GPS location of New Town gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tasmania. 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 Tasmania 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 New Town are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of New Town 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
New Town sits within Tasmania, 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 New Town 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 Tasmania. › Browse every city in Tasmania
Coordinates for New Town 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 New Town are latitude -42.8576° and longitude 147.3087°. In directional format: 42.8576° S, 147.3087° E. These coordinates mark the center of New Town in Tasmania and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
New Town is a city in Tasmania, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Hobart. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, New Town sits at: Latitude 42° 51' 27" S and Longitude 147° 18' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
New Town has a population of approximately 6,004 people. This is roughly 1.051% of Tasmania's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tasmania.
The interactive satellite map of New Town is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -42.8576, 147.3087 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate New Town in Tasmania. For broader context, explore the Tasmania state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to New Town is Hobart International Airport (HBA), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
New Town is approximately 3 km (2 mi) from Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tasmania.
New Town sits at an elevation of approximately 44 meters (144 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tasmania.
The closest cities to New Town include Moonah, Mount Stuart, North Hobart. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in New Town, sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 05:24 PM, giving a day length of 10h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from New Town's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
New Town is approximately 4,771 km (2,965 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 12,021 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of New Town — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal, roughly 400 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.
New Town is approximately 857 km (532 mi) N of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.