Bairiki (Tarawa), Gilbert Islands
Bairiki: This atoll serves as the capital of Kiribati, a Micronesian island nation in the central Pacific Ocean.
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Quick Facts about Tarawa
| Population | 40,311 |
| Country | Kiribati |
| State | Gilbert Islands (Kiribati) |
| County | Tarawa |
| Area | 0.51 km2 |
| Official name | Bairiki |
| Latitude & Longitude | 1.3278,172.9770 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1979 (47 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific/Tarawa |
| Local time | 20:59:49 (17th May 2026) |
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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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