Current Date And Time In Chimala, Tanzania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:20:54 EAT
State: Mbeya
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 24,817
District: Mbarali district
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chimala, a city in Mbeya, 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 Chimala — 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 Chimala.
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) | 8.8564° S | 34.0239° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.8564 | 34.0239 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 51' 23" S | 34° 1' 26" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 51.3822' S | 34° 1.4358' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chimala 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 Mbeya.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igurusi | Mbeya | W | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Urunda | Mbeya | NE | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Ulenje | Mbeya | W | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Kandete | Mbeya | SW | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Rujewa | Mbeya | NE | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Tukuyu | Mbeya | SW | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 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 Mbeya, the home state of Chimala, along with each city's aerial distance from Mbeya, Mbeya'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbeya | -8.9° S | 33.45° E | 1,697 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katumba | -9.2333° S | 33.6167° E | 1,387 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tukuyu | -9.25° S | 33.65° E | 1,431 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Utengule | -8.9° S | 33.3333° E | 1,397 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kyela | -9.5833° S | 33.85° E | 498 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rujewa | -8.7° S | 34.3833° E | 1,078 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matundasi | -8.45° S | 33.2833° E | 1,317 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Igurusi | -8.85° S | 33.85° E | 1,258 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Makongolosi | -8.4° S | 33.15° E | 1,189 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Urunda | -8.65° S | 34.3° E | 1,050 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
Songwe Airport IATA: MBI 83 km (51 mi) from Chimala |
The exact GPS location of Chimala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mbeya. 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 Mbeya 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 Chimala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chimala 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
Chimala sits within Mbeya, 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 Chimala 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 Mbeya. › Browse every city in Mbeya
Coordinates for Chimala 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 Chimala are latitude -8.8564° and longitude 34.0239°. In directional format: 8.8564° S, 34.0239° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chimala in Mbeya and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chimala is a city in Mbeya, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Mbarali district. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chimala sits at: Latitude 8° 51' 23" S and Longitude 34° 1' 26" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chimala has a population of approximately 24,817 people. This is roughly 0.917% of Mbeya's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mbeya.
The interactive satellite map of Chimala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.8564, 34.0239 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chimala in Mbeya. For broader context, explore the Mbeya state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chimala is Songwe Airport (MBI), roughly 83 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chimala is approximately 63 km (39 mi) from Mbeya, the capital of Mbeya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mbeya.
Chimala sits at an elevation of approximately 1,143 meters (3,750 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mbeya.
The closest cities to Chimala include Igurusi, Urunda, Ulenje. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chimala, sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chimala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chimala is approximately 986 km (613 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,742 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chimala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,474 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.
Chimala is approximately 353 km (220 mi) NE of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
