Bairiki (Tarawa), Gilbert Islands

Bairiki: Human settlement

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Location of Tarawa on Gilbert Islands map.

Quick Facts about Tarawa

Population : 40,311
Country : Kiribati
State : Gilbert Islands (Kiribati)
County : Tarawa
Area : 0.51 km2
Official name : Bairiki
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1979 (46 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific/Tarawa
Local time : 16:36:21 (6th December 2025)
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Geography

Tarawa is located at 1°19'40"N 172°58'37"E (1.3278000, 172.9769600).

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