Current Date And Time In Matata, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:09:59 NZST
State: Bay of Plenty
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 681
District: Whakatane District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Matata, 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 Matata 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 Matata.
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) | 37.8833° S | 176.75° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -37.8833 | 176.75 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 52' 60" S | 176° 45' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 52.9998' S | 176° 45' E |
| City | Matata |
| State | Bay of Plenty |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Whakatane District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 681 |
| GPS (DD) | -37.8833, 176.75 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matata 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 | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Awakeri | Bay of Plenty | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Whakatane | Bay of Plenty | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Kawerau | Bay of Plenty | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Maketu | Bay of Plenty | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Paengaroa | Bay of Plenty | W | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 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 Matata, 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 |
| Kawerau | -38.1° S | 176.7° E | 46 m | 30 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 |
WhakatΔne Airport IATA: WHK 15 km (9 mi) from Matata |
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The exact GPS location of Matata 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 Matata are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Matata 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
Matata 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 Matata 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 Matata 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 Matata are latitude -37.8833° and longitude 176.75°. In directional format: 37.8833° S, 176.75° E. These coordinates mark the center of Matata in Bay of Plenty and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Matata is a city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Whakatane District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Matata sits at: Latitude 37° 52' 60" S and Longitude 176° 45' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Matata has a population of approximately 681 people. This is roughly 0.196% 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 Matata is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -37.8833, 176.75 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Matata in Bay of Plenty. For broader context, explore the Bay of Plenty state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Matata is WhakatΔne Airport (WHK), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Matata is approximately 22 km (14 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.
The closest cities to Matata include Edgecumbe, Awakeri, Whakatane. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Matata, sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 05:37 PM, giving a day length of 10h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Matata's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Matata is approximately 4,217 km (2,620 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,529 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Matata — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hornos, Spain, roughly 5 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.
Matata is approximately 415 km (258 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.