Current Date And Time In Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Tuesday, 04 August 2026
07:16:37 WIB
Capital: Sorong
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 603,054
Area: 148,436.39 km²
State Code: PD
Explore the interactive satellite map of Southwest Papua, a state or administrative region of Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Southwest Papua — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Southwest Papua in Indonesia.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.0192° S | 131.7606° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.0192 | 131.7606 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 1' 9" S | 131° 45' 38" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 1.1515' S | 131° 45.6388' E |
| Population | 603,054 |
| Area (km²) | 148,436.39 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 57,311.59 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4.06 /km² |
| Elevation | 93 m / 305 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Indonesia |
| Population Rank | #37 of 38 in Indonesia |
| GPS (DD) | -1.0192, 131.7606 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Southwest Papua to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Indonesia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Papua | Indonesia | E | 161 km | 100 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Maluku | Indonesia | SW | 305 km | 190 mi | ~3h 49m | 🗺 View |
| North Maluku | Indonesia | NW | 525 km | 326 mi | ~6h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Central Papua | Indonesia | SE | 664 km | 412 mi | ~8h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Papua | Indonesia | E | 717 km | 445 mi | ~8h 58m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Southwest Papua, along with each city's aerial distance from Sorong, Southwest Papua's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorong | -0.8796° S | 131.261° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waisai | -0.2379° S | 130.5072° E | 185 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Teminabuan | -1.4416° S | 132.0143° E | 35 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fef | -0.8089° S | 132.4322° E | 426 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aifat | -1.1664° S | 132.5015° E | 511 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aimas | -0.957° S | 131.3354° E | 9 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aitinyo | -1.3119° S | 132.3447° E | 323 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ayamaru | -1.2745° S | 132.1933° E | 286 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Doom | -0.8872° S | 131.2364° E | 19 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabare | -0.0149° S | 130.8322° E | 111 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Southwest Papua is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Indonesia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Southwest Papua on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Indonesia.
The satellite view of Southwest Papua helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Indonesia national map
Southwest Papua occupies a distinct geographic zone within Indonesia in the Asia region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Southwest Papua for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Indonesia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Southwest Papua 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Southwest Papua are latitude -1.0192° and longitude 131.7606°. In directional format: 1.0192° S, 131.7606° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Southwest Papua in Indonesia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Southwest Papua is a state or administrative region of Indonesia, located in Asia. Its capital city is Sorong. View the exact position of Southwest Papua on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Southwest Papua is at: Latitude 1° 1' 9" S and Longitude 131° 45' 38" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Southwest Papua covers a total area of approximately 148,436.39 km² (57,311.59 mi²). This is roughly 7.73% of Indonesia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Southwest Papua is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.0192, 131.7606 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Southwest Papua in Indonesia. For broader context, explore the Indonesia national map or nearby states.
Today in Southwest Papua, sunrise is at 04:15 AM and sunset is at 04:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Southwest Papua's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Southwest Papua is approximately 113 km (70 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,665 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Southwest Papua — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Soure, Brazil, roughly 196 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 place.
Sorong, the capital of Southwest Papua, is approximately 2,773 km (1,723 mi) W of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
