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Tapa, Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia – Estonia Flag

Current Date And Time In Tapa, Estonia

Sunday, 06 September 2026
15:12:00 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 5,168
District: Tapa vald

🗺 Map of Tapa, Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Tapa, a city in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tapa — 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 Tapa.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Estonia operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Tapa, Lääne-Virumaa

📍 LATITUDE
59.261°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
25.959°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)59.2606° N25.9586° E
Signed Decimal Degrees59.260625.9586
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)59° 15' 38" N25° 57' 31" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)59° 15.6336' N25° 57.5166' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Tapa Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:22 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:06 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 43m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:14 PM
Calculated for today (06 Sep 2026) from Tapa’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Tapa’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
6,597 km
(4,099 mi) • Tapa is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,477 km
(918 mi) • Tapa is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
59.261° S, 154.041° W
The point exactly opposite Tapa through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Tapa, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 2,283 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Tapa

📍 Location Details

CityTapa
StateLääne-Virumaa
CountryEstonia
ContinentEurope
DistrictTapa vald
Time Zone+02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population5,168
Area (km²)17.35 km²
Area (mi²)6.70 mi²
Pop. Density297.87 /km²
Elevation103 m / 338 ft
GPS (DD)59.2606, 25.9586

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Tapa

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Lääne-Virumaa
Parent Country: Estonia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 5,168
🏆 State Rank: #2 of 81 most populous in Lääne-Virumaa
📏 Built-Up Area: 17.35 km²
👥 Population Density: 298 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tapa 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 Lääne-Virumaa.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
ImastuLääne-VirumaaE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
MoeLääne-VirumaaE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
RidakülaLääne-VirumaaNE6 km3 mi~6m🗺 View
VahakulmuLääne-VirumaaE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
SaldaLääne-VirumaaE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
UdrikuLääne-VirumaaNE8 km5 mi~8m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Tapa to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Rakvere
25 km (15 mi)
NE of Tapa • ~25m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Tallinn
71 km (44 mi)
W of Tapa • ~1h 11m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Lääne-Virumaa

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Lääne-Virumaa, the home state of Tapa, along with each city's aerial distance from Rakvere, Lääne-Virumaa's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Rakvere59.3481° N26.3578° E83 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kunda59.4986° N26.5261° E46 m19 km🗺 View Map
Kadrina59.3347° N26.145° E93 m12 km🗺 View Map
Väike-Maarja59.1264° N26.25° E121 m25 km🗺 View Map
Tamsalu59.1586° N26.1153° E126 m25 km🗺 View Map
Aseri59.4526° N26.8716° E33 m31 km🗺 View Map
Sõmeru59.3611° N26.4375° E75 m5 km🗺 View Map
Haljala59.4336° N26.2614° E80 m11 km🗺 View Map
Vinni59.2958° N26.4322° E95 m7 km🗺 View Map
Rakke58.9817° N26.2544° E104 m41 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
IATA: TLL
66 km (41 mi) from Tapa
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🌍 Tapa Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Tapa Matter

The exact GPS location of Tapa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lääne-Virumaa. 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 Lääne-Virumaa state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Tapa Mapping

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 Tapa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Tapa

The satellite view of Tapa 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 Estonia map

🌎 Regional Position of Tapa in Lääne-Virumaa

Tapa sits within Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, in the Europe 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Tapa Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tapa 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 Lääne-Virumaa. › Browse every city in Lääne-Virumaa

💻 Using Tapa Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Tapa 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 Estonia. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Tapa Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Tapa directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Tapa. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Lääne-Virumaa CitiesAccess the full city directory for Lääne-Virumaa ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Tapa Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Tapa?

The GPS coordinates of Tapa are latitude 59.2606° and longitude 25.9586°. In directional format: 59.2606° N, 25.9586° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tapa in Lääne-Virumaa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Tapa located?

Tapa is a city in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Tapa vald. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Tapa?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tapa sits at: Latitude 59° 15' 38" N and Longitude 25° 57' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Tapa?

Tapa has a population of approximately 5,168 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lääne-Virumaa.

🗺 How can I view Tapa on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Tapa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 59.2606, 25.9586 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tapa in Lääne-Virumaa. For broader context, explore the Lääne-Virumaa state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tapa?

The nearest airport to Tapa is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), roughly 66 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Tapa from Rakvere?

Tapa is approximately 25 km (15 mi) from Rakvere, the capital of Lääne-Virumaa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lääne-Virumaa.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Tapa?

Tapa sits at an elevation of approximately 103 meters (338 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lääne-Virumaa.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Tapa?

The closest cities to Tapa include Imastu, Moe, Ridaküla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Tapa today?

Today in Tapa, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 08:06 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tapa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Tapa from the Equator?

Tapa is approximately 6,597 km (4,099 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,477 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tapa?

The antipodal point of Tapa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,283 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.

🚗 How far is Tapa from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia?

Tapa is approximately 71 km (44 mi) W of Tallinn, the national capital of Estonia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.