Current Date And Time In Kawerau, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:09:36 NZST
State: Bay of Plenty
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 7,670
District: Kawerau District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kawerau, a city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 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 Kawerau β 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 Kawerau.
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 Zealand operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.1° S | 176.7° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -38.1 | 176.7 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 6' 0" S | 176° 41' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 6' S | 176° 42' E |
| City | Kawerau |
| State | Bay of Plenty |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Kawerau District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Founded | 1953-01-01 |
| Population | 7,670 |
| Area (km²) | 21.94 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 8.47 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 349.59 /km² |
| Elevation | 46 m / 151 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -38.1, 176.7 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kawerau 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 Bay of Plenty.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgecumbe | Bay of Plenty | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Awakeri | Bay of Plenty | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Matata | Bay of Plenty | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Taneatua | Bay of Plenty | E | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Whakatane | Bay of Plenty | NE | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Waimana | Bay of Plenty | E | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 Bay of Plenty, the home state of Kawerau, along with each city's aerial distance from Whakatane, Bay of Plenty'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | -37.6861° S | 176.1667° E | 18 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rotorua | -38.1387° S | 176.2452° E | 287 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Whakatane | -37.9586° S | 176.9855° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Te Puke | -37.7782° S | 176.3302° E | 15 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bethlehem | -37.695° S | 176.1086° E | 36 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otumoetai | -37.6716° S | 176.1387° E | 53 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Maunganui | -37.6417° S | 176.1861° E | 8 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katikati | -37.55° S | 175.9167° E | 9 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Omokoroa | -37.6485° S | 176.035° E | 26 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ngongotaha | -38.0833° S | 176.2° E | 292 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
WhakatΔne Airport IATA: WHK 27 km (17 mi) from Kawerau |
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The exact GPS location of Kawerau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bay of Plenty. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Bay of Plenty 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 Kawerau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kawerau 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 Zealand map
Kawerau sits within Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 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 Kawerau 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 Bay of Plenty. › Browse every city in Bay of Plenty
Coordinates for Kawerau 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 Zealand. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kawerau are latitude -38.1° and longitude 176.7°. In directional format: 38.1° S, 176.7° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kawerau in Bay of Plenty and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kawerau is a city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Kawerau District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kawerau sits at: Latitude 38° 6' 0" S and Longitude 176° 41' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kawerau has a population of approximately 7,670 people. This is roughly 2.202% of Bay of Plenty's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bay of Plenty.
The interactive satellite map of Kawerau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -38.1, 176.7 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kawerau in Bay of Plenty. For broader context, explore the Bay of Plenty state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kawerau is WhakatΔne Airport (WHK), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kawerau is approximately 30 km (18 mi) from Whakatane, the capital of Bay of Plenty, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bay of Plenty.
Kawerau sits at an elevation of approximately 46 meters (151 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bay of Plenty.
The closest cities to Kawerau include Edgecumbe, Awakeri, Matata. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kawerau, sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 10h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kawerau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kawerau is approximately 4,241 km (2,635 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,479 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kawerau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sabiote, Spain, roughly 4 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.
Kawerau is approximately 391 km (243 mi) SW of Wellington, the national capital of New Zealand, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.