Current Date And Time In Songea, Tanzania
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
13:55:22 EAT
State: Ruvuma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 286,285
District: Songea Municipal
Explore the interactive satellite map of Songea, a city in Ruvuma, 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 Songea — 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 Songea.
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) | 10.6833° S | 35.65° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -10.6833 | 35.65 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 40' 60" S | 35° 38' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 40.9998' S | 35° 39' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Songea 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 Ruvuma.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maposeni | Ruvuma | W | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Kigonsera | Ruvuma | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Mbinga | Ruvuma | W | 75 km | 46 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Matiri | Ruvuma | W | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Mahanje | Ruvuma | NW | 90 km | 56 mi | ~1h 30m | 🗺 View |
| Tingi | Ruvuma | SW | 96 km | 60 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 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 Ruvuma, the home state of Songea, along with each city's aerial distance from Songea, Ruvuma'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbinga | -10.9333° S | 35.0167° E | 1,357 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tunduru | -11.0667° S | 37.35° E | 715 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kigonsera | -10.8° S | 35.05° E | 1,327 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maposeni | -10.5833° S | 35.4° E | 978 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matiri | -10.75° S | 34.9° E | 1,324 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tingi | -11.3° S | 35.0333° E | 1,203 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahanje | -9.9333° S | 35.3333° E | 991 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liuli | -11.0833° S | 34.6333° E | 476 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbamba Bay | -11.2833° S | 34.7667° E | 476 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lichinga Airport IATA: VXC 291 km (181 mi) from Songea |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Mbamba Bay |
| 🗺 Map of Liuli |
| 🗺 Map of Tunduru |
The exact GPS location of Songea gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ruvuma. 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 Ruvuma 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 Songea are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Songea 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
Songea sits within Ruvuma, 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 Songea 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 Ruvuma. › Browse every city in Ruvuma
Coordinates for Songea 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 Songea are latitude -10.6833° and longitude 35.65°. In directional format: 10.6833° S, 35.65° E. These coordinates mark the center of Songea in Ruvuma and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Songea is a city in Ruvuma, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Songea Municipal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Songea sits at: Latitude 10° 40' 60" S and Longitude 35° 38' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Songea has a population of approximately 286,285 people. This is roughly 24.051% of Ruvuma's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ruvuma.
The interactive satellite map of Songea is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -10.6833, 35.65 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Songea in Ruvuma. For broader context, explore the Ruvuma state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Songea is Lichinga Airport (VXC), roughly 291 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Songea sits at an elevation of approximately 1,113 meters (3,652 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ruvuma.
The closest cities to Songea include Maposeni, Kigonsera, Mbinga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Songea, sunrise is at 06:42 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Songea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Songea is approximately 1,189 km (739 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,900 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Songea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,496 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.
Songea is approximately 502 km (312 mi) N of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
