Current Date And Time In Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:58:41 PGT
State: Oro Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 28,198
District: Sohe
Explore the interactive satellite map of Popondetta, a city in Oro Province, 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 Popondetta — 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 Popondetta.
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) | 8.7654° S | 148.2325° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.7654 | 148.2325 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 45' 55" S | 148° 13' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 45.9216' S | 148° 13.9512' E |
| City | Popondetta |
| State | Oro Province (Oro) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Sohe |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 28,198 |
| Elevation | 106 m / 348 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.7654, 148.2325 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Popondetta 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 Oro Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoda | Oro Province | W | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 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 Oro Province, the home state of Popondetta, along with each city's aerial distance from Popondetta, Oro Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokoda | -8.8778° S | 147.7364° E | 372 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
Girua Airport IATA: PNP 9 km (6 mi) from Popondetta |
The exact GPS location of Popondetta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Oro Province. 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 Oro Province 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 Popondetta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Popondetta 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
Popondetta sits within Oro Province, 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 Popondetta 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 Oro Province. › Browse every city in Oro Province
Coordinates for Popondetta 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 Popondetta are latitude -8.7654° and longitude 148.2325°. In directional format: 8.7654° S, 148.2325° E. These coordinates mark the center of Popondetta in Oro Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Popondetta is a city in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Sohe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Popondetta sits at: Latitude 8° 45' 55" S and Longitude 148° 13' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Popondetta has a population of approximately 28,198 people. This is roughly 14.241% of Oro Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Oro Province.
The interactive satellite map of Popondetta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.7654, 148.2325 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Popondetta in Oro Province. For broader context, explore the Oro Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Popondetta is Girua Airport (PNP), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Popondetta sits at an elevation of approximately 106 meters (348 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Oro Province.
The closest cities to Popondetta include Kokoda. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Popondetta, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 11h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Popondetta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Popondetta is approximately 976 km (606 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,309 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Popondetta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde, roughly 1,026 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.
Popondetta is approximately 143 km (89 mi) SW 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.
