Current Date And Time In Songwa, Tanzania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:58:18 EAT
State: Shinyanga
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 23,618
District: Kishapu District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Songwa, a city in Shinyanga, 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 Songwa — 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 Songwa.
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) | 3.5167° S | 33.5167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.5167 | 33.5167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 31' 0" S | 33° 31' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 31.0002' S | 33° 31.0002' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Songwa 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 Shinyanga.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwadui | Shinyanga | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Old Shinyanga | Shinyanga | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Shinyanga | Shinyanga | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Kishapu | Shinyanga | E | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Tinde | Shinyanga | SW | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Maswa | Shinyanga | NE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Shinyanga, the home state of Songwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Shinyanga, Shinyanga'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahama | -3.8333° S | 32.6° E | 1,249 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shinyanga | -3.6639° S | 33.4212° E | 1,133 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Old Shinyanga | -3.55° S | 33.4° E | 1,177 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mwadui | -3.55° S | 33.6° E | 1,215 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tinde | -3.8833° S | 33.2° E | 1,154 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mhango | -3.2833° S | 32.85° E | 1,217 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isaka | -3.9° S | 32.9333° E | 1,201 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kishapu | -3.6167° S | 33.8667° E | 1,169 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maswa | -3.241° S | 33.975° E | 1,333 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mwanza International Airport IATA: MWZ 135 km (84 mi) from Songwa |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Isaka |
| 🗺 Map of Mhango |
| 🗺 Map of Kahama |
The exact GPS location of Songwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Shinyanga. 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 Shinyanga 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 Songwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Songwa 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
Songwa sits within Shinyanga, 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 Songwa 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 Shinyanga. › Browse every city in Shinyanga
Coordinates for Songwa 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 Songwa are latitude -3.5167° and longitude 33.5167°. In directional format: 3.5167° S, 33.5167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Songwa in Shinyanga and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Songwa is a city in Shinyanga, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kishapu District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Songwa sits at: Latitude 3° 31' 0" S and Longitude 33° 31' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Songwa has a population of approximately 23,618 people. This is roughly 1.539% of Shinyanga's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Shinyanga.
The interactive satellite map of Songwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.5167, 33.5167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Songwa in Shinyanga. For broader context, explore the Shinyanga state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Songwa is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), roughly 135 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Songwa is approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Shinyanga, the capital of Shinyanga, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Shinyanga.
Songwa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,149 meters (3,770 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Shinyanga.
The closest cities to Songwa include Mwadui, Old Shinyanga, Shinyanga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Songwa, sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Songwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Songwa is approximately 391 km (243 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,724 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Songwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,221 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.
Songwa is approximately 384 km (239 mi) SE of Dodoma, the national capital of Tanzania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
