Cook Islands cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON formats
Last update : 22 January 2026.
This is the best list of 52 cities in the Cook Islands available in 5 formats ( Excel, CSV, JSON, SQL, XML ). You will find only data associated with the cities of a country (capital, towns and villages). There is no information concerning the environment, such as the location of a river or a mountain, for example. All cities are associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Cook Islands file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
| Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4035715 | Avarua | Avaroua,Avarua,Avaruo,Avarúa,RAR,a wa lu a,abalua,abarua,avarua,avaruva,avharu’a,awarwa,awarya,xa wa raw,Αβαρούα,Аваруа,Ավարուա,אוורואה,آواروآ,آواریا,अव्हारुआ,அவாருவா,อะวารัว,ཨ་ཝ་རུ་ཨ།,ავარუა,アバルア,阿瓦鲁阿,아바루아 | CK | Rarotonga | -21.2075 | -159.77545 | 13373 | Pacific/Rarotonga | capital of a political entity | ||
| 4035632 | Natikitea | Natikitea | CK | -20.01667 | -158.11667 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036496 | Pue | CK | -21.20491 | -159.75823 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 11748276 | Moto Kavata | CK | Pukapuka | -10.89261 | -165.86772 | 73 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11748275 | Motu Koe | CK | Pukapuka | -10.91229 | -165.83682 | 89 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035601 | Oneroa | Oneroa,Temakatea Village | CK | -21.92 | -157.96028 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035725 | Arutanga | Arutanga,Arutunga | CK | Aitutaki | -18.86509 | -159.79808 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035623 | Ngatiarua | Ngatiarua | CK | Ma’uke | -20.15278 | -157.34333 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035655 | Mapumai Village | Mapumai,Mapumai Village | CK | Atiu | -19.98909 | -158.11942 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035712 | Avatiu | Avatiu | CK | -21.20379 | -159.78662 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036495 | Nikao | CK | -21.20667 | -159.80944 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 4035729 | Areora | Areora | CK | Atiu | -19.99926 | -158.11609 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035613 | Nukatere | Nukatere | CK | -19.81667 | -157.71667 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11876927 | Oiretumu Village | Oiretumu Village | CK | -20.15268 | -157.34564 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4031141 | Omoka | Omoka,Omoko | CK | Penrhyn | -8.97982 | -158.05307 | 180 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035637 | Muri | Muri | CK | Rarotonga | -21.2565 | -159.73205 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4036480 | Karanga Village | Karanga Village | CK | Mangaia | -21.90784 | -157.90212 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 11876887 | Atai Village | Atai Village | CK | -19.85763 | -157.71863 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11876846 | Matara | Matara | CK | -10.03145 | -161.10129 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11748057 | Vaiakura Tapere | CK | -21.24026 | -159.81361 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 4036511 | Tautu | CK | Aitutaki | -18.87437 | -159.78537 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035494 | Tengatangi Village | Tengatangi,Tengatangi Village | CK | Atiu | -19.99347 | -158.1147 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035626 | Ngatangiia | Ngatangiia | CK | -21.23774 | -159.73158 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036498 | Matavera | Matavera | CK | Rarotonga | -21.22444 | -159.73333 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 8556382 | Vaimaanga Tapere | CK | Rarotonga | -21.2571 | -159.79168 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035523 | Tauhunu | Tauhunu,Tauhunu Village | CK | Manihiki | -10.42361 | -161.03398 | 69 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035463 | Tukao | Tukao,Tuko,Tuko Village | CK | Manihiki | -10.37518 | -161.01018 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 11876886 | Auta Village | Auta Village | CK | -19.8589 | -157.71793 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036528 | Reureu | Reureu | CK | -18.86802 | -159.79916 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035509 | Teenui Village | Te Enui,Teenui,Teenui Village | CK | Atiu | -19.99273 | -158.12265 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4036465 | Mangarei Village | Mangarei Village | CK | -19.69722 | -157.71667 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035481 | Titikaveka | Titikaveka,Titikaweka | CK | -21.27128 | -159.75867 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036467 | Kimiangatau Village | Kimiangatau Village | CK | Ma’uke | -20.14367 | -157.35648 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 11876908 | Takaue Village | Takaue Village | CK | -19.86237 | -157.71898 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035447 | Vaipae | CK | Aitutaki | -18.87102 | -159.77818 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4031126 | Te Tautua | Tautua,Te Tautua | CK | Penrhyn | -8.95873 | -157.92621 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035730 | Areora | Areora | CK | Ma’uke | -20.16333 | -157.34444 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035694 | Ivirua Village | Ivirua,Ivirua Village | CK | Mangaia | -21.9177 | -157.89527 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4036432 | Palmerston | Home,Palmerston,Palmerston Island Village,Village | CK | Palmerston | -18.05525 | -163.20884 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035755 | Amuri | CK | Aitutaki | -18.85195 | -159.79293 | 285 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4036522 | Nikaupara | Nikaupara | CK | Aitutaki | -18.87116 | -159.8007 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 11748056 | Akaoa Tapere | CK | -21.23574 | -159.81962 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 4035622 | Ngatiarua Village | Ngatiarua,Ngatiarua Village | CK | Atiu | -19.99813 | -158.12058 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4036520 | Vaipeka | Vaipeka | CK | -18.84535 | -159.77459 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11876915 | Ureia | Ureia | CK | -18.86156 | -159.79692 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 11257381 | Vai Toka | CK | -19.26432 | -158.96317 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 11748055 | Arerenga Tepere | CK | -21.22714 | -159.82232 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||||
| 11748274 | Mangarei | CK | Mitiaro | -19.85961 | -157.71801 | 10 | 128 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 11748278 | Nivano | CK | Rakahanga | -10.03174 | -161.10176 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035530 | Tamarua Village | Tamarua,Tamarua Village | CK | Mangaia | -21.95045 | -157.90799 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | ||
| 4035612 | Nukuao | Nukuao | CK | -20.13333 | -157.36667 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place | |||
| 4035726 | Arorangi District | Arorangi | CK | -21.2395 | -159.81807 | 0 | Pacific/Rarotonga | populated place |
Cook Islands: A Geographical Exploration of a Pacific Paradise
The Cook Islands, an idyllic archipelago in the heart of the South Pacific, offers a fascinating geographical landscape that blends tropical beauty with diverse ecosystems. Comprised of 15 islands scattered across a vast expanse of ocean, this self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand boasts a rich cultural heritage and a pristine natural environment. From coral atolls to lush volcanic islands, the geography of the Cook Islands offers a unique study in island ecosystems, oceanic connections, and sustainable living. Understanding the geography of the Cook Islands, especially with access to precise data on its cities, regions, and departments—including the exact latitude and longitude of each urban center—provides invaluable insights into this beautiful country and its spatial dynamics.
A Unique Archipelago: Geography of the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are spread over an area of more than 2 million square kilometers of ocean, making them a geographically dispersed nation. The archipelago is divided into two distinct groups of islands: the **Southern Group** and the **Northern Group**, each with its own geographic characteristics and unique environment.
The **Southern Group** is home to the majority of the population and includes the more developed and inhabited islands. **Rarotonga**, the largest and most populous island, is the political and economic heart of the Cook Islands. Surrounded by a lagoon and coral reef, Rarotonga’s mountainous interior, with peaks like **Te Manga**, contrasts sharply with its flat coastal regions. The island is a hub for tourism, culture, and government services. It is also home to the main international airport, making it the gateway to the rest of the islands.
To the east of Rarotonga, the islands of **Aitutaki** and **Atiu** are well-known for their stunning lagoons and thriving ecosystems. Aitutaki, in particular, is a popular tourist destination, famous for its crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and vibrant coral reefs.
The **Northern Group** is less inhabited and more remote, with islands like **Pukapuka**, **Nassau**, and **Suwarrow**. These islands are relatively isolated, with small populations and limited infrastructure. The northern islands are famous for their coral reefs, which support rich marine life, and their pristine, untouched environments, making them a haven for conservation efforts and eco-tourism.
Urban Centers and Population Distribution
Despite the islands' geographical spread, the Cook Islands has a relatively small population, concentrated primarily on Rarotonga. **Avarua**, the capital of the Cook Islands, is located on Rarotonga and serves as the country’s primary urban center. It is the main economic and administrative hub, where government offices, commercial centers, and cultural landmarks are located. The town’s location along the coast, near the lagoon, makes it a picturesque setting and an important focal point for trade and tourism.
Other islands, such as **Aitutaki**, have smaller towns and villages. **Arutanga**, the main settlement on Aitutaki, is situated on the western coast and serves as the island’s administrative and economic center. It is known for its relaxed pace of life and stunning natural beauty, with tourism being a key economic driver for the island.
The **Northern Group** islands, while less populated, are vital for the country’s maritime activities and are considered some of the most remote parts of the Cook Islands. Islands like **Pukapuka** have small, scattered villages that are important for local fishing industries and traditional Polynesian culture. These islands remain largely untouched by modern development, offering a unique glimpse into the traditional way of life in the Pacific.
The Administrative Structure of the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are divided into several administrative regions, which help organize governance and resource distribution. The islands are grouped into **three main districts**, each with its own administrative structure:
- **Rarotonga District**: As the heart of the Cook Islands, Rarotonga is the administrative, cultural, and economic center. It encompasses the main urban areas, including Avarua, and is the site of the national government.
- **Aitutaki District**: Aitutaki, with its beautiful lagoon, is one of the main islands in the Southern Group. It is also one of the most developed regions outside of Rarotonga, with a focus on tourism, agriculture, and local industries.
- **Northern Group**: The Northern Group, which includes islands such as Pukapuka and Suwarrow, is sparsely populated and primarily governed by local councils. These islands focus on traditional subsistence practices, small-scale fishing, and eco-tourism.
Each of these regions plays an essential role in the broader governance of the Cook Islands. While the central government in Rarotonga oversees national affairs, local governments handle more region-specific needs, including education, infrastructure development, and healthcare services. Understanding the geographical and administrative divisions of the Cook Islands helps inform how resources are allocated and how policies are implemented across such a dispersed archipelago.
Accessing Detailed Data on the Cook Islands’ Cities and Regions
For anyone interested in exploring the Cook Islands more thoroughly, access to detailed geographic data is essential. Our database offers in-depth information about the islands, including the exact **latitude and longitude** of each major city, town, and region. This data allows for precise mapping, spatial analysis, and more accurate demographic studies.
Whether for research, environmental conservation, urban planning, or tourism development, having access to these geographic coordinates helps in understanding the distribution of population, resources, and services across the islands. It also allows for a more in-depth study of how the islands' remote locations affect economic activities and social dynamics. Detailed data on the Cook Islands' regions and municipalities is invaluable for policymakers, conservationists, and researchers focused on sustainable development and resource management.
Conclusion: Unlocking the Geographic Potential of the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands, with their diverse and stunning landscapes, offer a wealth of opportunities for geographic exploration. From the mountainous terrain of Rarotonga to the remote, coral-rich islands of the Northern Group, the geographic variety of the Cook Islands is a key part of its cultural, environmental, and economic life. By gaining access to detailed geographic data—including the **latitude and longitude** of its cities, regions, and departments—researchers, urban planners, and conservationists can unlock new insights into how geography shapes the Cook Islands. Whether for academic study, sustainable development, or tourism planning, this data provides the tools necessary to better understand this unique Pacific paradise and its role in the broader context of island nations.
FaQ about Cook Islands
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.