Current Date And Time In Mkoani, Tanzania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:52:55 EAT
State: Pemba South
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 23,719
District: Mkoani District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mkoani, a city in Pemba South, 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 Mkoani — 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 Mkoani.
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) | 5.3667° S | 39.65° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.3667 | 39.65 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 22' 0" S | 39° 38' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 22.0002' S | 39° 39' E |
| City | Mkoani |
| State | Pemba South |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Mkoani District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 23,719 |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.3667, 39.65 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mkoani 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 Pemba South.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uwelini | Pemba South | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Mtambile | Pemba South | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Chake Chake | Pemba South | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Pemba South, the home state of Mkoani, along with each city's aerial distance from Mkoani, Pemba South'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chake Chake | -5.2459° S | 39.7666° E | 19 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mtambile | -5.3833° S | 39.7° E | 23 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uwelini | -5.4° S | 39.6833° E | 49 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tanga Airport IATA: TGT 71 km (44 mi) from Mkoani |
The exact GPS location of Mkoani gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pemba South. 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 Pemba South 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 Mkoani are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mkoani 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
Mkoani sits within Pemba South, 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 Mkoani 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 Pemba South. › Browse every city in Pemba South
Coordinates for Mkoani 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 Mkoani are latitude -5.3667° and longitude 39.65°. In directional format: 5.3667° S, 39.65° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mkoani in Pemba South and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mkoani is a city in Pemba South, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Mkoani District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mkoani sits at: Latitude 5° 22' 0" S and Longitude 39° 38' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mkoani has a population of approximately 23,719 people. This is roughly 12.156% of Pemba South's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pemba South.
The interactive satellite map of Mkoani is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.3667, 39.65 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mkoani in Pemba South. For broader context, explore the Pemba South state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mkoani is Tanga Airport (TGT), roughly 71 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mkoani sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pemba South.
The closest cities to Mkoani include Uwelini, Mtambile, Chake Chake. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mkoani, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 11h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mkoani's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mkoani is approximately 597 km (371 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,394 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mkoani — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,579 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.
Mkoani is approximately 442 km (275 mi) W of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
