Current Date And Time In Kiratu, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:27:06 EAT
State: Arusha
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 20,000
District: Karatu District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kiratu, a city in Arusha, Tanzania, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kiratu — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Kiratu.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Tanzania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.3333° S | 35.6667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.3333 | 35.6667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 19' 60" S | 35° 40' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 19.9998' S | 35° 40.0002' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kiratu to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Arusha.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mto wa Mbu | Arusha | E | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ngorongoro | Arusha | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Makuyuni | Arusha | SE | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Monduli | Arusha | E | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Arusha | Arusha | E | 113 km | 70 mi | ~1h 53m | 🗺 View |
| Poli | Arusha | E | 128 km | 79 mi | ~2h 8m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Arusha, the home state of Kiratu, along with each city's aerial distance from Arusha, Arusha's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | -3.3667° S | 36.6833° E | 1,415 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Merelani | -3.5618° S | 36.979° E | 916 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbuguni | -3.5667° S | 36.95° E | 921 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kingori | -3.2833° S | 36.9833° E | 1,165 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Usa River | -3.3667° S | 36.85° E | 1,197 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Makuyuni | -3.55° S | 36.1° E | 1,070 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mto wa Mbu | -3.35° S | 35.85° E | 985 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Namanga | -2.5512° S | 36.7838° E | 1,311 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkoaranga | -3.3339° S | 36.8489° E | 1,275 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ngorongoro | -3.2397° S | 35.4875° E | 2,377 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
Arusha Airport IATA: ARK 107 km (67 mi) from Kiratu |
The exact GPS location of Kiratu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arusha. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Arusha state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Kiratu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kiratu lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Tanzania map
Kiratu sits within Arusha, Tanzania, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kiratu for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Arusha. › Browse every city in Arusha
Coordinates for Kiratu in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Tanzania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kiratu are latitude -3.3333° and longitude 35.6667°. In directional format: 3.3333° S, 35.6667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kiratu in Arusha and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kiratu is a city in Arusha, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Karatu District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kiratu sits at: Latitude 3° 19' 60" S and Longitude 35° 40' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kiratu has a population of approximately 20,000 people. This is roughly 1.180% of Arusha's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arusha.
The interactive satellite map of Kiratu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.3333, 35.6667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kiratu in Arusha. For broader context, explore the Arusha state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kiratu is Arusha Airport (ARK), roughly 107 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kiratu is approximately 113 km (70 mi) from Arusha, the capital of Arusha, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Arusha.
Kiratu sits at an elevation of approximately 1,541 meters (5,056 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arusha.
The closest cities to Kiratu include Mto wa Mbu, Ngorongoro, Makuyuni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kiratu, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kiratu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kiratu is approximately 371 km (231 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,964 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kiratu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,432 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Kiratu is approximately 316 km (196 mi) S of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
