Current Date And Time In Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
20:25:01 PGT
Capital: Buka
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 328,000
Area: 9,357.00 km²
State Code: NSB
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bougainville, a state or administrative region of Papua New Guinea, 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 Bougainville — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.
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 Papua New Guinea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.0536° S | 155.1907° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.0536 | 155.1907 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 3' 13" S | 155° 11' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 3.2161' S | 155° 11.4439' E |
| State / Region | Bougainville |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Buka |
| State Code | NSB |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 328,000 |
| Area (km²) | 9,357.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3,612.76 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 34.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,090 m / 3,576 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.0536, 155.1907 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bougainville to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Papua New Guinea.
| State | Country | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ireland | Papua New Guinea | 319 km | 198 mi | ~3h 59m | 🗺 View |
| East New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 399 km | 248 mi | ~4h 59m | 🗺 View |
| West New Britain Province | Papua New Guinea | 573 km | 356 mi | ~7h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Milne Bay Province | Papua New Guinea | 629 km | 391 mi | ~7h 52m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and population data for the largest cities in Bougainville. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawa | 40,266 | -6.2298° S | 155.566° E | 🗺 View Map |
| Kieta | 3,611 | -6.2146° S | 155.6325° E | 🗺 View Map |
| Panguna | 2,916 | -6.3164° S | 155.4848° E | 🗺 View Map |
| Buin | 750 | -6.7486° S | 155.6915° E | 🗺 View Map |
| Buka | - | -5.4326° S | 154.671° E | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Bougainville is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Papua New Guinea. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Bougainville on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Papua New Guinea.
The satellite view of Bougainville helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Papua New Guinea national map
Bougainville occupies a distinct geographic zone within Papua New Guinea in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Bougainville for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Papua New Guinea. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Bougainville 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Papua New Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bougainville are latitude -6.0536° and longitude 155.1907°. In directional format: 6.0536° S, 155.1907° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Bougainville is a state or administrative region of Papua New Guinea, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is Buka. View the exact position of Bougainville on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bougainville is at: Latitude 6° 3' 13" S and Longitude 155° 11' 27" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Bougainville covers a total area of approximately 9,357.00 km² (3,612.76 mi²). This is roughly 2.02% of Papua New Guinea's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Bougainville is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.0536, 155.1907 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. For broader context, explore the Papua New Guinea national map or nearby states.
