Current Date And Time In Nguruka, Tanzania
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:42:58 EAT
State: Kigoma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 39,135
District: Uvinza District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nguruka, a city in Kigoma, 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 Nguruka — 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 Nguruka.
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) | 5.1092° S | 31.0419° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.1092 | 31.0419 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 6' 33" S | 31° 2' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 6.5502' S | 31° 2.5164' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nguruka 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 Kigoma.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvinza | Kigoma | W | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Kasulu | Kigoma | NW | 120 km | 74 mi | ~1h 60m | 🗺 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 Kigoma, the home state of Nguruka, along with each city's aerial distance from Kigoma, Kigoma'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasulu | -4.5767° S | 30.1025° E | 1,310 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kigoma | -4.8769° S | 29.6267° E | 769 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kibondo | -3.5864° S | 30.7203° E | 1,505 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kakonko | -3.2828° S | 30.9642° E | 1,245 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uvinza | -5.1036° S | 30.3911° E | 996 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mwandiga | -4.83° S | 29.6581° E | 871 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mabamba | -3.5983° S | 30.5019° E | 1,297 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kalemie Airport IATA: FMI 216 km (134 mi) from Nguruka |
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| 🗺 Map of Mwandiga |
| 🗺 Map of Kigoma |
| 🗺 Map of Kibondo |
| 🗺 Map of Mabamba |
| 🗺 Map of Kakonko |
The exact GPS location of Nguruka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kigoma. 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 Kigoma 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 Nguruka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nguruka 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
Nguruka sits within Kigoma, 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 Nguruka 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 Kigoma. › Browse every city in Kigoma
Coordinates for Nguruka 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 Nguruka are latitude -5.1092° and longitude 31.0419°. In directional format: 5.1092° S, 31.0419° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nguruka in Kigoma and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nguruka is a city in Kigoma, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Uvinza District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nguruka sits at: Latitude 5° 6' 33" S and Longitude 31° 2' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nguruka has a population of approximately 39,135 people. This is roughly 1.839% of Kigoma's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kigoma.
The interactive satellite map of Nguruka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.1092, 31.0419 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nguruka in Kigoma. For broader context, explore the Kigoma state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nguruka is Kalemie Airport (FMI), roughly 216 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nguruka is approximately 159 km (99 mi) from Kigoma, the capital of Kigoma, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kigoma.
Nguruka sits at an elevation of approximately 1,081 meters (3,547 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kigoma.
The closest cities to Nguruka include Uvinza, Kasulu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nguruka, sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nguruka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nguruka is approximately 569 km (353 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,442 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nguruka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 996 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.
Nguruka is approximately 533 km (331 mi) E of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
