Current Date And Time In Tarakea, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:12:54 EAT
State: Kilimanjaro
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 18,000
District: Rombo District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tarakea, a city in Kilimanjaro, 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 Tarakea — 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 Tarakea.
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) | 3.0008° S | 37.5642° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.0008 | 37.5642 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 0' 3" S | 37° 33' 51" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 0.0498' S | 37° 33.8496' E |
| City | Tarakea |
| State | Kilimanjaro |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rombo District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Elevation | 1,653 m / 5,423 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.0008, 37.5642 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tarakea 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 Kilimanjaro.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | Kilimanjaro | SW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Boma la Ngombe | Kilimanjaro | SW | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Usangi | Kilimanjaro | S | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Kwakoa | Kilimanjaro | S | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Lembeni | Kilimanjaro | S | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Same | Kilimanjaro | S | 120 km | 75 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 Kilimanjaro, the home state of Tarakea, along with each city's aerial distance from Moshi, Kilimanjaro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | -3.35° S | 37.3333° E | 854 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boma la Ngombe | -3.3333° S | 37.15° E | 949 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Same | -4.0667° S | 37.7333° E | 867 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hedaru | -4.5° S | 37.9° E | 640 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Usangi | -3.7° S | 37.6667° E | 1,337 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lembeni | -3.7833° S | 37.6167° E | 979 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ndungu | -4.3667° S | 38.05° E | 535 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Makanya | -4.3667° S | 37.8333° E | 681 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mwembe | -4.15° S | 37.85° E | 1,009 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kihurio | -4.4667° S | 38.0667° E | 531 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
Amboseli Airport IATA: ASV 53 km (33 mi) from Tarakea |
The exact GPS location of Tarakea gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kilimanjaro. 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 Kilimanjaro 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 Tarakea are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tarakea 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
Tarakea sits within Kilimanjaro, 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 Tarakea 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 Kilimanjaro. › Browse every city in Kilimanjaro
Coordinates for Tarakea 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 Tarakea are latitude -3.0008° and longitude 37.5642°. In directional format: 3.0008° S, 37.5642° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tarakea in Kilimanjaro and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tarakea is a city in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rombo District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tarakea sits at: Latitude 3° 0' 3" S and Longitude 37° 33' 51" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tarakea has a population of approximately 18,000 people. This is roughly 1.098% of Kilimanjaro's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kilimanjaro.
The interactive satellite map of Tarakea is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.0008, 37.5642 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tarakea in Kilimanjaro. For broader context, explore the Kilimanjaro state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tarakea is Amboseli Airport (ASV), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tarakea is approximately 47 km (29 mi) from Moshi, the capital of Kilimanjaro, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kilimanjaro.
Tarakea sits at an elevation of approximately 1,653 meters (5,423 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kilimanjaro.
The closest cities to Tarakea include Moshi, Boma la Ngombe, Usangi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tarakea, sunrise is at 06:33 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tarakea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tarakea is approximately 334 km (208 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,176 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tarakea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,341 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.
Tarakea is approximately 407 km (253 mi) SW of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
