Tarawa
Kiribati · Gilbert IslandsKI
Atoll and capital of Kiribati
Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the Micronesia region of the central Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Tarawa, which has 6,629 inhabitants and much in common with other more remote islands of the Gilbert group, and South Tarawa, which has 56,388 inhabitants as of 2015, half of the country's total population. The atoll was the site of the Battle of Tarawa during World War II.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 45,989
- Coordinates
- 1.328, 172.977
- Timezone
- Pacific/Tarawa
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Tarawa
Tarawa sits in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati and reads as a low-key town. The population is roughly 45,989. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, culture and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Tarawa
Nature in Tarawa
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tarawa's own activity tags.
Culture in Tarawa
(18)On the culture side, Tarawa offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tarawa. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Tarawa
(16)The water sports shortlist for Tarawa: Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tarawa. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Tarawa
(11)Tarawa's adventure entries include Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. All of it is drawn from Tarawa's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Tarawa
(11)Sports in Tarawa covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hunting and Running. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tarawa's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Tarawa
(10)On the nightlife side, Tarawa offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Tarawa's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Tarawa
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Tarawa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in Tarawa
(4)Our data lists Farms, Ranches, Spa and Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tarawa's own activity tags.
Shopping in Tarawa
(2)Tarawa's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Tarawa's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Tarawa
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tarawa's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Tarawa
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Gilbert Islands first, then drive or cycle into Tarawa. The local time zone is Pacific/Tarawa.
Similar destinations
Places near Tarawa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarawa known for?
- Tarawa is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati with around 45,989 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tarawa?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Tarawa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tarawa?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Tarawa located?
- Administratively, Tarawa sits in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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