Current Date And Time In Avarua, Cook Islands
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Avarua, a city in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 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 Avarua — 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 Avarua.
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 Cook Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.2075° S | 159.7755° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.2075 | -159.7755 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 12' 27" S | 159° 46' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 12.45' S | 159° 46.5276' W |
| City | Avarua |
| State | Rarotonga |
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | -10:00 |
| Population | 13,373 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.2075, -159.7755 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Avarua 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 Rarotonga.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matavera | Rarotonga | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Rarotonga, the home state of Avarua, along with each city's aerial distance from international airport, Rarotonga'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matavera | -21.2244° S | -159.7333° W | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Rarotonga International Airport IATA: RAR 3 km (2 mi) from Avarua |
The exact GPS location of Avarua gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rarotonga. 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 Rarotonga 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 Avarua are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Avarua 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 Cook Islands map
Avarua sits within Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 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 Avarua 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 Rarotonga. › Browse every city in Rarotonga
Coordinates for Avarua 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 Cook Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Avarua are latitude -21.2075° and longitude -159.7755°. In directional format: 21.2075° S, 159.7755° W. These coordinates mark the center of Avarua in Rarotonga and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Avarua is a city in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Avarua sits at: Latitude 21° 12' 27" S and Longitude 159° 46' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Avarua has a population of approximately 13,373 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rarotonga.
The interactive satellite map of Avarua is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.2075, -159.7755 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Avarua in Rarotonga. For broader context, explore the Rarotonga state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Avarua is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Avarua sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rarotonga.
The closest cities to Avarua include Matavera. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Avarua, sunrise is at 07:11 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 11h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Avarua's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Avarua is approximately 2,361 km (1,467 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,582 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Avarua — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ounianga Kébir, Chad, roughly 241 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.