Current Date And Time In Makungu, Tanzania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:18:32 EAT
State: Iringa
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 10,291
District: Mufindi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Makungu, a city in Iringa, 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 Makungu — 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 Makungu.
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) | 8.7333° S | 35.2833° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.7333 | 35.2833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 43' 60" S | 35° 16' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 43.9998' S | 35° 16.9998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Makungu 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 Iringa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafinga | Iringa | N | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Malangali | Iringa | W | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Njombe | Iringa | W | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Iringa | Iringa | NE | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Ilula | Iringa | NE | 144 km | 89 mi | ~2h 24m | 🗺 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 Iringa, the home state of Makungu, along with each city's aerial distance from Iringa, Iringa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iringa | -7.7667° S | 35.7° E | 1,625 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mafinga | -8.3002° S | 35.2937° E | 1,766 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mafinga | -7.25° S | 35.0667° E | 1,018 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilula | -7.6766° S | 36.0366° E | 1,374 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Izazi | -7.2° S | 35.7333° E | 727 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malangali | -8.5667° S | 34.85° E | 1,388 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Njombe | -8.9148° S | 34.6857° E | 1,501 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
Songwe Airport IATA: MBI 222 km (138 mi) from Makungu |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Mafinga |
| 🗺 Map of Izazi |
The exact GPS location of Makungu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Iringa. 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 Iringa 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 Makungu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Makungu 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
Makungu sits within Iringa, 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 Makungu 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 Iringa. › Browse every city in Iringa
Coordinates for Makungu 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 Makungu are latitude -8.7333° and longitude 35.2833°. In directional format: 8.7333° S, 35.2833° E. These coordinates mark the center of Makungu in Iringa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Makungu is a city in Iringa, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Mufindi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Makungu sits at: Latitude 8° 43' 60" S and Longitude 35° 16' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Makungu has a population of approximately 10,291 people. This is roughly 1.093% of Iringa's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Iringa.
The interactive satellite map of Makungu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.7333, 35.2833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Makungu in Iringa. For broader context, explore the Iringa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Makungu is Songwe Airport (MBI), roughly 222 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Makungu is approximately 117 km (73 mi) from Iringa, the capital of Iringa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Iringa.
Makungu sits at an elevation of approximately 1,251 meters (4,105 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Iringa.
The closest cities to Makungu include Mafinga, Malangali, Njombe. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Makungu, sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Makungu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Makungu is approximately 972 km (604 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,882 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Makungu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,588 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.
Makungu is approximately 289 km (180 mi) N of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
