List of southernmost items


The most southerly geographical features of various types are listed here.

Cities and settlements

ItemPlaceLatitude/longitude
Capital Wellington, New Zealand
Permanent settlement of any size Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica
Settlement capable of housing more than 1,000 people McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Town > 1,000 people Puerto Williams, Chile
City > 50,000 people Ushuaia, Argentina
City > 100,000 people Punta Arenas, Chile
City > 250,000 people Christchurch, New Zealand
City > 500,000 people Mar del Plata, Argentina
Metropolitan area > 5,000,000 people Melbourne, Australia
Metropolitan area > 15,000,000 people Buenos Aires, Argentina
Metropolitan area > 20,000,000 people São Paulo, Brazil

Geography

Islands

ItemPlaceLatitude/longitude
Any island Deverall Island
Any island Ross Island
Any size excluding AntarcticaThule Island
Island > 10,000 km2 excluding AntarcticaIsla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, Argentina/Chile
Island > 100,000 km2South Island, New Zealand
Coral atollElizabeth Reef, Australia

Berkner Island is further south than any of these, but its bedrock lies entirely below sea level, with only its ice covering rising above.

Nature

Animals

Plants

Education

Science and technology

Historical sites and archaeological findings

ItemPlaceLatitude/longitude
Prehistoric archaeological siteYaghan people's Bahía Wulaia Dome Mittens, Chile.

Transportation

Recreation

Sport

Religion

Shops and service facilities

International brand names

Franchised food brands

Gardens/parks, zoos and aquaria

Other