Current Date And Time In Mtama, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:18:20 EAT
State: Lindi
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 11,928
District: Lindi Rural
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mtama, a city in Lindi, 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 Mtama — 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 Mtama.
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) | 10.3° S | 39.3667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -10.3 | 39.3667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 18' 0" S | 39° 22' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 18' S | 39° 22.0002' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mtama 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 Lindi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyangao | Lindi | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Mingoyo | Lindi | NE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Lindi | Lindi | NE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Mbekenyera | Lindi | NW | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Ruangwa | Lindi | NW | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Nachingwea | Lindi | W | 67 km | 41 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Lindi, the home state of Mtama, along with each city's aerial distance from Lindi, Lindi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindi | -9.9971° S | 39.7165° E | 12 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liwale | -9.7667° S | 37.9333° E | 495 m | 197 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kilwa Masoko | -8.9251° S | 39.5131° E | 23 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nachingwea | -10.3725° S | 38.7625° E | 427 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruangwa | -10.0667° S | 38.9333° E | 348 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyangao | -10.3333° S | 39.2833° E | 182 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbekenyera | -10° S | 38.9833° E | 339 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mingoyo | -10.1053° S | 39.6186° E | 43 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kilwa Kivinje | -8.7472° S | 39.4125° E | - | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mtwara Airport IATA: MYW 89 km (55 mi) from Mtama |
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| 🗺 Map of Kilwa Masoko |
| 🗺 Map of Liwale |
| 🗺 Map of Kilwa Kivinje |
The exact GPS location of Mtama gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lindi. 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 Lindi 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 Mtama are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mtama 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
Mtama sits within Lindi, 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 Mtama 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 Lindi. › Browse every city in Lindi
Coordinates for Mtama 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 Mtama are latitude -10.3° and longitude 39.3667°. In directional format: 10.3° S, 39.3667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mtama in Lindi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mtama is a city in Lindi, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Lindi Rural. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mtama sits at: Latitude 10° 18' 0" S and Longitude 39° 22' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mtama has a population of approximately 11,928 people. This is roughly 1.380% of Lindi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lindi.
The interactive satellite map of Mtama is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -10.3, 39.3667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mtama in Lindi. For broader context, explore the Lindi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mtama is Mtwara Airport (MYW), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mtama is approximately 51 km (32 mi) from Lindi, the capital of Lindi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lindi.
Mtama sits at an elevation of approximately 136 meters (446 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lindi.
The closest cities to Mtama include Nyangao, Mingoyo, Lindi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mtama, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 11h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mtama's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mtama is approximately 1,147 km (712 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,312 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mtama — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,841 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.
Mtama is approximately 608 km (378 mi) NW of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
