Current Date And Time In Rikitea, French Polynesia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:41:34 TAHT
State: Tuamotu-Gambier Islands
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC -10:00 (TAHT)
Population: 1,103
District: Gambier
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rikitea, a city in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, 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 Rikitea — 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 Rikitea.
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 French Polynesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.1232° S | 134.9686° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -23.1232 | -134.9686 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 7' 24" S | 134° 58' 7" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 7.3932' S | 134° 58.1148' W |
| City | Rikitea |
| State | Tuamotu-Gambier Islands |
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Gambier |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -09:00 |
| Population | 1,103 |
| Elevation | 16 m / 52 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -23.1232, -134.9686 |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, the home state of Rikitea, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otepa | -18.1062° S | -140.9059° W | 3 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Avatoru | -14.9417° S | -147.702° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tukuhora | -17.3462° S | -145.5173° W | - | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tapuarava | -18.4665° S | -136.4633° W | 3 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Totegegie Airport IATA: GMR 9 km (6 mi) from Rikitea |
The exact GPS location of Rikitea gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tuamotu-Gambier Islands. 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 Tuamotu-Gambier Islands 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 Rikitea are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rikitea 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 French Polynesia map
Rikitea sits within Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, 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 Rikitea 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 Tuamotu-Gambier Islands. › Browse every city in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands
Coordinates for Rikitea 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 French Polynesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rikitea are latitude -23.1232° and longitude -134.9686°. In directional format: 23.1232° S, 134.9686° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rikitea in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rikitea is a city in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Gambier. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rikitea sits at: Latitude 23° 7' 24" S and Longitude 134° 58' 7" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rikitea has a population of approximately 1,103 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands.
The interactive satellite map of Rikitea is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -23.1232, -134.9686 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rikitea in Tuamotu-Gambier Islands. For broader context, explore the Tuamotu-Gambier Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rikitea is Totegegie Airport (GMR), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rikitea sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tuamotu-Gambier Islands.
Today in Rikitea, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 04:43 PM, giving a day length of 11h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rikitea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rikitea is approximately 2,574 km (1,599 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,818 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rikitea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ar Rayn, Saudi Arabia, roughly 68 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.
Rikitea is approximately 1,643 km (1,021 mi) W of Papeete, the national capital of French Polynesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.