Current Date And Time In Te Karaka, New Zealand
Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:52:27 NZST
State: Gisborne
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 522
District: Gisborne District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Te Karaka, a city in Gisborne, 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 Te Karaka — 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 Te Karaka.
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) | 38.4667° S | 177.8667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -38.4667 | 177.8667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 28' 0" S | 177° 52' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 28.0002' S | 177° 52.0002' E |
| City | Te Karaka |
| State | Gisborne |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Gisborne District |
| Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population | 522 |
| Elevation | 45 m / 148 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -38.4667, 177.8667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Te Karaka 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 Gisborne.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangapapa | Gisborne | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Te Hapara | Gisborne | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Awapuni | Gisborne | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Gisborne | Gisborne | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Whataupoko | Gisborne | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Kaiti | Gisborne | SE | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 Gisborne, the home state of Te Karaka, along with each city's aerial distance from Gisborne, Gisborne'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | -38.6533° S | 178.0042° E | 10 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaiti | -38.6682° S | 178.0302° E | 12 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Te Hapara | -38.6482° S | 177.9902° E | 9 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangapapa | -38.6382° S | 178.0102° E | 17 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Whataupoko | -38.6482° S | 178.0202° E | 16 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tamarau | -38.6782° S | 178.0502° E | 18 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wainui | -38.6887° S | 178.0705° E | 15 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tiniroto | -38.7667° S | 177.5667° E | 299 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hicks Bay | -37.6° S | 178.3° E | 168 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awapuni | -38.6582° S | 177.9902° E | 10 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gisborne Airport IATA: GIS 24 km (15 mi) from Te Karaka |
The exact GPS location of Te Karaka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gisborne. 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 Gisborne 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 Te Karaka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Te Karaka 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
Te Karaka sits within Gisborne, 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 Te Karaka 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 Gisborne. › Browse every city in Gisborne
Coordinates for Te Karaka 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 Te Karaka are latitude -38.4667° and longitude 177.8667°. In directional format: 38.4667° S, 177.8667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Te Karaka in Gisborne and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Te Karaka is a city in Gisborne, New Zealand, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Gisborne District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Te Karaka sits at: Latitude 38° 28' 0" S and Longitude 177° 52' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Te Karaka has a population of approximately 522 people. This is roughly 1.000% of Gisborne's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gisborne.
The interactive satellite map of Te Karaka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -38.4667, 177.8667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Te Karaka in Gisborne. For broader context, explore the Gisborne state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Te Karaka is Gisborne Airport (GIS), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Te Karaka is approximately 24 km (15 mi) from Gisborne, the capital of Gisborne, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gisborne.
Te Karaka 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 Gisborne.
The closest cities to Te Karaka include Mangapapa, Te Hapara, Awapuni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Te Karaka, sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 05:31 PM, giving a day length of 10h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Te Karaka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Te Karaka is approximately 4,282 km (2,661 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,503 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Te Karaka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Elche de la Sierra, Spain, roughly 8 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.
Te Karaka is approximately 410 km (255 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.