Current Date And Time In La Roche, New Caledonia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:01:21 NCT
State: Loyalty Islands
Currency: CFP Franc (XPF)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (NCT)
Population: 550
District: Maré
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Roche, a city in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, 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 La Roche — 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 La Roche.
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 New Caledonia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.478° S | 168.0259° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.478 | 168.0259 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 28' 41" S | 168° 1' 33" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 28.6794' S | 168° 1.5558' E |
| City | La Roche |
| State | Loyalty Islands |
| Country | New Caledonia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Maré |
| Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Population | 550 |
| Elevation | 45 m / 148 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.478, 168.0259 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Roche 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 Loyalty Islands.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadine | Loyalty Islands | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Wé | Loyalty Islands | NW | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 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 Loyalty Islands, the home state of La Roche, along with each city's aerial distance from We, Loyalty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wé | -20.9169° S | 167.2646° E | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tadine | -21.5475° S | 167.8802° E | 15 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouvéa | -20.6528° S | 166.5364° E | 11 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of La Roche gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Loyalty 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 Loyalty 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 La Roche are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Roche 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 New Caledonia map
La Roche sits within Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, 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 La Roche 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 Loyalty Islands. › Browse every city in Loyalty Islands
Coordinates for La Roche 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 New Caledonia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Roche are latitude -21.478° and longitude 168.0259°. In directional format: 21.478° S, 168.0259° E. These coordinates mark the center of La Roche in Loyalty Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Roche is a city in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Maré. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Roche sits at: Latitude 21° 28' 41" S and Longitude 168° 1' 33" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Roche has a population of approximately 550 people. This is roughly 2.997% of Loyalty Islands's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Loyalty Islands.
The interactive satellite map of La Roche is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.478, 168.0259 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Roche in Loyalty Islands. For broader context, explore the Loyalty Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Roche is Maré Airport (MEE), roughly 1 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Roche is approximately 101 km (63 mi) from We, the capital of Loyalty Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Loyalty Islands.
La Roche sits at an elevation of approximately 45 meters (148 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Loyalty Islands.
The closest cities to La Roche include Tadine, Wé. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Roche, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 11h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Roche's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Roche is approximately 2,391 km (1,486 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 17,406 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Roche — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ouadane, Mauritania, roughly 71 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.
La Roche is approximately 185 km (115 mi) SW of Noumea, the national capital of New Caledonia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.