Avarua
Avarua is a capital city in Cook Islands with a population of about 13,373.
Cook IslandsSmall town🏆 #1 most populated in Cook Islands🕐 Pacific/Rarotonga
Avarua is a district and township in the north of the island of Rarotonga, the largest island of the Cook Islands. It serves as the capital of the country and is divided into 19 tapere (sub-districts). It is an important commercial and economic centre, with the country's main airport and harbour (Avatiu) here. The district had a population of 5,120 in the 2021 census.
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About Avarua
| Country | Cook Islands |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Explore | 11695425 |
| Population | 13,373 |
| Local currency | NZD |
| Coordinates | -21.2075, -159.7755 |
| Time zone | Pacific/Rarotonga |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Population (Cook Islands) | #1 most populated in Cook Islands |
| Where on Earth | 21°12′27″S · 159°46′32″W |
| Hemisphere | S · W |
| Distance to the equator | 2,361 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 7,658 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 99% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Ribeirão Preto (Brazil) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 21.21, 20.22 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Sydney | 4,984 km |
| Los Angeles | 7,554 km |
| Tokyo | 8,977 km |
| Singapore | 10,726 km |
| Beijing | 10,999 km |
| New York | 11,185 km |