Cities at the same latitude as
Gisborne, Australia, Victoria
Cities on the same parallel as Gisborne
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Australia | 5,435,590 | -37.81° |
| Manukau City | New Zealand | 362,000 | -36.99° |
| Hamilton | New Zealand | 192,100 | -37.78° |
| Tauranga | New Zealand | 161,000 | -37.69° |
| Villa Mercedes | Chile | 131,936 | -37.40° |
| Los Ángeles | Chile | 125,430 | -37.47° |
| Tandil | Argentina | 115,877 | -37.33° |
| Ballarat | Australia | 111,973 | -37.57° |
| Coronel | Chile | 107,759 | -37.03° |
| Lota | Chile | 47,339 | -37.09° |
| Angol | Chile | 44,856 | -37.80° |
| Balcarce | Argentina | 44,409 | -37.85° |
| Manurewa | New Zealand | 40,820 | -37.02° |
| Pinamar | Argentina | 39,218 | -37.11° |
| Papakura | New Zealand | 37,720 | -37.06° |
| St Albans | Australia | 37,629 | -37.74° |
| Coronel Suárez | Argentina | 32,525 | -37.46° |
| Curanilahue | Chile | 32,000 | -37.48° |
| Cañete | Chile | 31,805 | -37.80° |
| Cabrero | Chile | 27,595 | -37.03° |
| Mulchén | Chile | 27,557 | -37.72° |
| Nacimiento | Chile | 26,523 | -37.50° |
| Mount Gambier | Australia | 25,591 | -37.83° |
| Bacchus Marsh | Australia | 24,717 | -37.67° |
| Arauco | Chile | 24,659 | -37.25° |
| Collipulli | Chile | 23,321 | -37.95° |
| Villa Gesell | Argentina | 23,257 | -37.26° |
| Lebu | Chile | 22,345 | -37.61° |
| Coronel Pringles | Argentina | 21,555 | -37.99° |
| General Juan Madariaga | Argentina | 21,461 | -37.00° |
| Pukekohe East | New Zealand | 21,438 | -37.20° |
| Balwyn North | Australia | 21,302 | -37.79° |
| Los Álamos | Chile | 19,494 | -37.63° |
| Ayacucho | Argentina | 18,916 | -37.15° |
| Whakatane | New Zealand | 18,602 | -37.96° |
| Bairnsdale | Australia | 17,666 | -37.82° |
| Takanini | New Zealand | 17,060 | -37.04° |
| Santa Clara del Mar | Argentina | 16,629 | -37.83° |
| Pigüé | Argentina | 15,905 | -37.60° |
| Benito Juárez | Argentina | 15,777 | -37.67° |
| Cambridge | New Zealand | 15,192 | -37.88° |
| Catriel | Argentina | 15,169 | -37.88° |
| Burwood | Australia | 15,147 | -37.85° |
| General Acha | Argentina | 15,101 | -37.38° |
| Wallan | Australia | 15,004 | -37.42° |
| Homai | New Zealand | 14,430 | -37.02° |
| Fawkner | Australia | 14,274 | -37.72° |
| Tucapel | Chile | 13,427 | -37.29° |
| Santa Bárbara | Chile | 13,405 | -37.67° |
| Santa Juana | Chile | 13,228 | -37.18° |
| Caulfield South | Australia | 12,328 | -37.90° |
| Chos Malal | Argentina | 11,721 | -37.38° |
| Yungay | Chile | 11,177 | -37.12° |
| Laja | Chile | 11,113 | -37.28° |
| Yumbel | Chile | 11,111 | -37.10° |
| Elsternwick | Australia | 10,887 | -37.89° |
| Te Puke | New Zealand | 10,500 | -37.78° |
| Hamilton | Australia | 10,346 | -37.74° |
| Veinticinco de Mayo | Argentina | 10,215 | -37.77° |
| Waiuku | New Zealand | 9,860 | -37.25° |
| Morrinsville | New Zealand | 9,710 | -37.65° |
| General La Madrid | Argentina | 9,400 | -37.25° |
| Negrete | Chile | 9,394 | -37.59° |
| Laprida | Argentina | 9,320 | -37.54° |
| Bethlehem | New Zealand | 9,270 | -37.69° |
| Huepil | Chile | 9,092 | -37.24° |
| Huntly | New Zealand | 8,850 | -37.56° |
| Otumoetai | New Zealand | 8,620 | -37.67° |
| Ararat | Australia | 8,500 | -37.29° |
| Ngaruawahia | New Zealand | 8,500 | -37.67° |
| Darley | Australia | 8,281 | -37.66° |
| Aintree | Australia | 7,982 | -37.72° |
| Kilmore | Australia | 7,865 | -37.30° |
| Maryborough | Australia | 7,830 | -37.05° |
| Coronel Vidal | Argentina | 7,575 | -37.45° |
| Castlemaine | Australia | 7,506 | -37.07° |
| Healesville | Australia | 7,382 | -37.65° |
| Mount Maunganui | New Zealand | 7,250 | -37.64° |
| Claudelands | New Zealand | 7,180 | -37.78° |
| Los Sauces | Chile | 7,169 | -37.98° |
| Thames | New Zealand | 7,136 | -37.14° |
| Kyneton | Australia | 6,904 | -37.24° |
| Renaico | Chile | 6,576 | -37.67° |
| Matamata | New Zealand | 6,306 | -37.81° |
| Seymour | Australia | 6,235 | -37.03° |
| Darregueira | Argentina | 6,221 | -37.69° |
| Tuakau | New Zealand | 6,180 | -37.27° |
| Katikati | New Zealand | 6,000 | -37.55° |
| Omokoroa | New Zealand | 5,990 | -37.65° |
| Stawell | Australia | 5,889 | -37.06° |
| Caulfield | Australia | 5,731 | -37.88° |
| Woodend | Australia | 5,709 | -37.35° |
| Macachín | Argentina | 5,493 | -37.14° |
| Puán | Argentina | 5,383 | -37.55° |
| Guatraché | Argentina | 5,271 | -37.67° |
| Estación Camet | Argentina | 5,241 | -37.89° |
| Pokeno | New Zealand | 5,060 | -37.25° |
| Maffra | Australia | 5,050 | -37.97° |
| Laverton | Australia | 5,001 | -37.86° |
Understanding Gisborne's latitude
| Latitude | 37.49° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,169 km / 2,590 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 3,233 km / 2,009 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Gisborne along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 37.49° S is about 14h 45m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 9h 34m around the winter solstice in June.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 14h 27m |
| February | 13h 28m |
| March | 12h 21m |
| April | 11h 07m |
| May | 10h 07m |
| June | 9h 35m |
| July | 9h 49m |
| August | 10h 41m |
| September | 11h 51m |
| October | 13h 02m |
| November | 14h 09m |
| December | 14h 44m |
Interactive map of Gisborne
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Gisborne and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Gisborne's parallel (-37.49°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Gisborne?
Gisborne is located at longitude 144.5942° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Melbourne (Australia), at 144.9633° E in the Southern Hemisphere, and Kushiro (Japan), at 144.3747° E in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Gisborne’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -37.99° and -36.99°, the ±0.5° matching band around Gisborne.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.