Current Date And Time In Arawa, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
20:31:23 PGT
State: Bougainville
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 40,266
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arawa, a city in Bougainville, 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 Arawa — 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 Arawa.
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) | 6.2298° S | 155.566° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.2298 | 155.566 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 13' 47" S | 155° 33' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 13.7862' S | 155° 33.9588' E |
| City | Arawa |
| State | Bougainville (Autonomous Region of Bougainville) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 40,266 |
| Elevation | 28 m / 92 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.2298, 155.566 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arawa 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 Bougainville.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieta | Bougainville | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Panguna | Bougainville | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Buin | Bougainville | S | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Buka | Bougainville | NW | 133 km | 83 mi | ~2h 13m | 🗺 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 Bougainville, the home state of Arawa, along with each city's aerial distance from Buka, Bougainville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieta | -6.2146° S | 155.6325° E | 8 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panguna | -6.3164° S | 155.4848° E | 597 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buin | -6.7486° S | 155.6915° E | 43 m | 185 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buka | -5.4326° S | 154.671° E | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Buka Airport IATA: BUA 134 km (83 mi) from Arawa |
The exact GPS location of Arawa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bougainville. 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 Bougainville 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 Arawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arawa 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 Papua New Guinea map
Arawa sits within Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, 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 Arawa 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 Bougainville. › Browse every city in Bougainville
Coordinates for Arawa 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 Papua New Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arawa are latitude -6.2298° and longitude 155.566°. In directional format: 6.2298° S, 155.566° E. These coordinates mark the center of Arawa in Bougainville and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arawa is a city in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arawa sits at: Latitude 6° 13' 47" S and Longitude 155° 33' 58" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arawa has a population of approximately 40,266 people. This is roughly 12.276% of Bougainville's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bougainville.
The interactive satellite map of Arawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.2298, 155.566 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arawa in Bougainville. For broader context, explore the Bougainville state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arawa is Buka Airport (BUA), roughly 134 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arawa is approximately 133 km (83 mi) from Buka, the capital of Bougainville, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bougainville.
Arawa sits at an elevation of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bougainville.
The closest cities to Arawa include Kieta, Panguna, Buin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arawa, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arawa is approximately 693 km (431 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 17,215 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde, roughly 961 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.
Arawa is approximately 995 km (618 mi) W of Port Moresby, the national capital of Papua New Guinea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
