Current Date And Time In Masasi, Tanzania
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:43:00 EAT
State: Mtwara
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 89,700
District: Masasi Town
Explore the interactive satellite map of Masasi, a city in Mtwara, 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 Masasi — 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 Masasi.
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) | 10.7167° S | 38.8° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -10.7167 | 38.8 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 43' 0" S | 38° 47' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 43.0002' S | 38° 48' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Masasi 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 Mtwara.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukuledi | Mtwara | N | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Chiungutwa | Mtwara | SE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Lulindi | Mtwara | E | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Nangomba | Mtwara | SW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Namalenga | Mtwara | SE | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Nanganga | Mtwara | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 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 Mtwara, the home state of Masasi, along with each city's aerial distance from Mtwara, Mtwara'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwara | -10.2667° S | 40.1833° E | 21 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newala Kisimani | -10.95° S | 39.2833° E | 687 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newala | -10.9333° S | 39.3° E | 666 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lukuledi | -10.5667° S | 38.8° E | 339 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luchingu | -10.9° S | 39.3333° E | 607 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nangomba | -10.9° S | 38.5° E | 293 m | 197 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tandahimba | -10.75° S | 39.6333° E | 284 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nanyamba | -10.6833° S | 39.8333° E | 243 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nanganga | -10.3833° S | 39.15° E | 214 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitama | -10.7167° S | 39.7333° E | 264 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mtwara Airport IATA: MYW 157 km (97 mi) from Masasi |
The exact GPS location of Masasi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mtwara. 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 Mtwara 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 Masasi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Masasi 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
Masasi sits within Mtwara, 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 Masasi 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 Mtwara. › Browse every city in Mtwara
Coordinates for Masasi 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 Masasi are latitude -10.7167° and longitude 38.8°. In directional format: 10.7167° S, 38.8° E. These coordinates mark the center of Masasi in Mtwara and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Masasi is a city in Mtwara, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Masasi Town. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Masasi sits at: Latitude 10° 43' 0" S and Longitude 38° 47' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Masasi has a population of approximately 89,700 people. This is roughly 7.058% of Mtwara's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mtwara.
The interactive satellite map of Masasi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -10.7167, 38.8 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Masasi in Mtwara. For broader context, explore the Mtwara state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Masasi is Mtwara Airport (MYW), roughly 157 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Masasi is approximately 159 km (99 mi) from Mtwara, the capital of Mtwara, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mtwara.
Masasi sits at an elevation of approximately 449 meters (1,473 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mtwara.
The closest cities to Masasi include Lukuledi, Chiungutwa, Lulindi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Masasi, sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Masasi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Masasi is approximately 1,193 km (741 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,244 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Masasi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,764 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.
Masasi is approximately 607 km (377 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.
