
Explore the interactive satellite map of Makin Village, a city in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, 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 Makin Village — 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 Makin Village.
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 Kiribati operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.3644° N | 172.9835° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 3.3644 | 172.9835 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 21' 52" N | 172° 59' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 21.864' N | 172° 59.0112' E |
| City | Makin Village |
| State | Gilbert Islands |
| Country | Kiribati |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Makin |
| Time Zone | +12:00 to +14:00 |
| Population | 1,834 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 3.3644, 172.9835 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Makin Village 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 Gilbert Islands.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiebu Village | Gilbert Islands | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Kuma Village | Gilbert Islands | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Rawannawi Village | Gilbert Islands | S | 149 km | 93 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 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 Gilbert Islands, the home state of Makin Village, along with each city's aerial distance from South Tarawa, Gilbert Islands'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa | 1.3278° N | 172.977° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Betio Village | 1.358° N | 172.9211° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bikenibeu Village | 1.3673° N | 173.1242° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Teaoraereke Village | 1.3331° N | 173.0116° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bairiki Village | 1.3292° N | 172.9752° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Eita Village | 1.3615° N | 173.0811° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonriki Village | 1.3808° N | 173.1389° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Temaiku Village | 1.3629° N | 173.1623° E | 9 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Banraeaba Village | 1.3454° N | 173.0346° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nawerewere Village | 1.3636° N | 173.1394° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Bonriki International Airport IATA: TRW 221 km (137 mi) from Makin Village |
The exact GPS location of Makin Village gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Makin Village are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Makin Village 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 Kiribati map
Makin Village sits within Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, 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 Makin Village 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 Gilbert Islands. › Browse every city in Gilbert Islands
Coordinates for Makin Village 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 Kiribati. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Makin Village are latitude 3.3644° and longitude 172.9835°. In directional format: 3.3644° N, 172.9835° E. These coordinates mark the center of Makin Village in Gilbert Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Makin Village is a city in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Makin. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Makin Village sits at: Latitude 3° 21' 52" N and Longitude 172° 59' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Makin Village has a population of approximately 1,834 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gilbert Islands.
The interactive satellite map of Makin Village is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 3.3644, 172.9835 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Makin Village in Gilbert Islands. For broader context, explore the Gilbert Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Makin Village is Bonriki International Airport (TRW), roughly 221 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Makin Village sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gilbert Islands.
The closest cities to Makin Village include Kiebu Village, Kuma Village, Rawannawi Village. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Makin Village, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 12h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Makin Village's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Makin Village is approximately 375 km (233 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 19,223 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Makin Village — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Soublaké, Ivory Coast, roughly 861 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.
Makin Village is approximately 226 km (141 mi) S of Tarawa, the national capital of Kiribati, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.