Current Date And Time In Nkove, Tanzania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:40:27 EAT
State: Rukwa
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 5,389
District: Nkasi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nkove, a city in Rukwa, 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 Nkove — 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 Nkove.
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) | 7.95° S | 30.85° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -7.95 | 30.85 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 57' 0" S | 30° 51' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 57' S | 30° 51' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nkove 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 Rukwa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namanyere | Rukwa | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Chala | Rukwa | NE | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Kirando | Rukwa | NW | 65 km | 41 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Matai | Rukwa | SE | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Sumbawanga | Rukwa | E | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| Laela | Rukwa | SE | 149 km | 92 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 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 Rukwa, the home state of Nkove, along with each city's aerial distance from Sumbawanga, Rukwa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumbawanga | -7.9667° S | 31.6167° E | 1,833 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Namanyere | -7.5167° S | 31.05° E | 1,531 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kirando | -7.4167° S | 30.6° E | 773 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matai | -8.3° S | 31.5167° E | 1,706 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chala | -7.5833° S | 31.2667° E | 1,765 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laela | -8.5667° S | 32.05° E | 1,564 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpanda | -6.3478° S | 31.0736° E | 1,085 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
Songwe Airport IATA: MBI 288 km (179 mi) from Nkove |
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| 🗺 Map of Mpanda |
The exact GPS location of Nkove gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rukwa. 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 Rukwa 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 Nkove are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nkove 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
Nkove sits within Rukwa, 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 Nkove 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 Rukwa. › Browse every city in Rukwa
Coordinates for Nkove 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 Nkove are latitude -7.95° and longitude 30.85°. In directional format: 7.95° S, 30.85° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nkove in Rukwa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nkove is a city in Rukwa, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Nkasi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nkove sits at: Latitude 7° 57' 0" S and Longitude 30° 51' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nkove has a population of approximately 5,389 people. This is roughly 0.536% of Rukwa's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rukwa.
The interactive satellite map of Nkove is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -7.95, 30.85 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nkove in Rukwa. For broader context, explore the Rukwa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nkove is Songwe Airport (MBI), roughly 288 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nkove is approximately 84 km (52 mi) from Sumbawanga, the capital of Rukwa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rukwa.
Nkove sits at an elevation of approximately 813 meters (2,667 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rukwa.
The closest cities to Nkove include Namanyere, Chala, Kirando. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nkove, sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM, giving a day length of 11h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nkove's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nkove is approximately 885 km (550 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,401 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nkove — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,126 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.
Nkove is approximately 575 km (357 mi) E of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
