Current Date And Time In Taro, Solomon Islands
Saturday, 15 August 2026
03:53:35 SBT
State: Choiseul Province
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 1,053
District: Batava
Explore the interactive satellite map of Taro, a city in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, 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 Taro — 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 Taro.
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 Solomon Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.7111° S | 156.3972° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.7111 | 156.3972 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 42' 40" S | 156° 23' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 42.6666' S | 156° 23.8332' E |
| City | Taro |
| State | Choiseul Province (Choiseul) |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Batava |
| Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Population | 1,053 |
| GPS (DD) | -6.7111, 156.3972 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taro 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 Choiseul Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro Island | Choiseul Province | NW | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 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 Choiseul Province, the home state of Taro, along with each city's aerial distance from Taro Island, Choiseul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro Island | -6.709° S | 156.3959° E | - | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Taro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Choiseul 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 Choiseul 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 Taro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Taro 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 Solomon Islands map
Taro sits within Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, 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 Taro 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 Choiseul Province. › Browse every city in Choiseul Province
Coordinates for Taro 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 Solomon Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Taro are latitude -6.7111° and longitude 156.3972°. In directional format: 6.7111° S, 156.3972° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taro in Choiseul Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Taro is a city in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Batava. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Taro sits at: Latitude 6° 42' 40" S and Longitude 156° 23' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Taro has a population of approximately 1,053 people. This is roughly 3.317% of Choiseul Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Choiseul Province.
The interactive satellite map of Taro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.7111, 156.3972 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taro in Choiseul Province. For broader context, explore the Choiseul Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Taro is Munda Airport (MUA), roughly 204 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Taro is approximately 0 km (0 mi) from Taro Island, the capital of Choiseul Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Choiseul Province.
The closest cities to Taro include Taro Island. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Taro, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Taro is approximately 747 km (464 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 17,291 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Taro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Palmarejo, Cabo Verde, roughly 912 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.
Taro is approximately 497 km (309 mi) SE of Honiara, the national capital of Solomon Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.