SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Taupo
Cities on the same parallel as Taupo
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahía Blanca | Argentina | 299,101 | -38.72° |
| Temuco | Chile | 238,129 | -38.74° |
| Neuquén | Argentina | 231,198 | -38.95° |
| Cipolletti | Argentina | 95,524 | -38.93° |
| New Plymouth | New Zealand | 90,100 | -39.07° |
| Necochea | Argentina | 73,557 | -38.55° |
| General Roca | Argentina | 73,212 | -39.03° |
| Padre Las Casas | Chile | 72,892 | -38.76° |
| Punta Alta | Argentina | 64,244 | -38.88° |
| Plottier | Argentina | 52,291 | -38.97° |
| Tres Arroyos | Argentina | 52,199 | -38.38° |
| Centenario | Argentina | 48,101 | -38.83° |
| Cutral-Có | Argentina | 47,380 | -38.93° |
| Gisborne | New Zealand | 38,100 | -38.65° |
| Labranza | Chile | 35,893 | -38.77° |
| Miramar | Argentina | 34,380 | -38.27° |
| Lautaro | Chile | 34,268 | -38.53° |
| Warrnambool | Australia | 32,894 | -38.38° |
| Victoria | Chile | 32,448 | -38.23° |
| Zapala | Argentina | 31,534 | -38.90° |
| Villa Regina | Argentina | 31,209 | -39.10° |
| Nueva Imperial | Chile | 29,366 | -38.74° |
| Allen | Argentina | 27,707 | -38.98° |
| Traralgon | Australia | 26,907 | -38.20° |
| Cinco Saltos | Argentina | 26,399 | -38.82° |
| Carahue | Chile | 24,377 | -38.71° |
| Vilcún | Chile | 22,499 | -38.67° |
| Freire | Chile | 22,390 | -38.95° |
| Pitrufquén | Chile | 21,981 | -38.99° |
| Torquay | Australia | 18,534 | -38.33° |
| Traiguén | Chile | 17,164 | -38.25° |
| Río Colorado | Argentina | 16,132 | -38.99° |
| Cunco | Chile | 15,628 | -38.93° |
| Teodoro Schmidt | Chile | 15,504 | -38.99° |
| General Fernández Oro | Argentina | 14,675 | -38.95° |
| Tokoroa | New Zealand | 14,500 | -38.23° |
| Gorbea | Chile | 14,414 | -39.10° |
| Ocean Grove | Australia | 14,165 | -38.26° |
| Morwell | Australia | 13,620 | -38.23° |
| Curacautín | Chile | 12,837 | -38.44° |
| Galvarino | Chile | 12,469 | -38.41° |
| Plaza Huincul | Argentina | 12,273 | -38.93° |
| Coronel Dorrego | Argentina | 11,850 | -38.72° |
| Saavedra | Chile | 11,384 | -38.79° |
| Colac | Australia | 10,500 | -38.34° |
| Senillosa | Argentina | 9,534 | -39.01° |
| Portland | Australia | 9,375 | -38.35° |
| Bell Block | New Zealand | 8,260 | -39.03° |
| Monte Hermoso | Argentina | 7,844 | -38.98° |
| Waitara | New Zealand | 7,730 | -39.00° |
| General Daniel Cerri | Argentina | 7,704 | -38.72° |
| Phillip Island | Australia | 7,071 | -38.48° |
| Ingeniero Luis A. Huergo | Argentina | 6,483 | -39.07° |
| Añelo | Argentina | 6,304 | -38.35° |
| Médanos | Argentina | 5,998 | -38.83° |
| Leongatha | Australia | 5,408 | -38.48° |
| Inverloch | Australia | 5,257 | -38.63° |
| Cervantes | Argentina | 5,173 | -39.05° |
Understanding Taupo's latitude
| Latitude | 38.68° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,301 km / 2,673 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 3,100 km / 1,926 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Taupo along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 38.68° S is about 14h 52m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 9h 27m 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 33m |
| February | 13h 31m |
| March | 12h 21m |
| April | 11h 05m |
| May | 10h 02m |
| June | 9h 28m |
| July | 9h 43m |
| August | 10h 37m |
| September | 11h 50m |
| October | 13h 05m |
| November | 14h 14m |
| December | 14h 51m |
Interactive map of Taupo
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Taupo 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 Taupo's parallel (-38.68°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Taupo?
Taupo is located at longitude 176.0833° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Tauranga (New Zealand), at 176.1667° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Taupo’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -39.18° and -38.18°, the ±0.5° matching band around Taupo.
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.