Current Date And Time In Gamba, Tanzania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:41:21 EAT
State: Zanzibar North
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 3,644
District: Kaskazini A
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gamba, a city in Zanzibar North, 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 Gamba — 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 Gamba.
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) | 5.9° S | 39.3° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.9 | 39.3 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 54' 0" S | 39° 17' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 54' S | 39° 18' E |
| City | Gamba |
| State | Zanzibar North |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Kaskazini A |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 3,644 |
| Elevation | 41 m / 135 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.9, 39.3 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gamba 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 Zanzibar North.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mkokotoni | Zanzibar North | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Kijini | Zanzibar North | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Kiwengwa | Zanzibar North | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Nungwi | Zanzibar North | N | 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 Zanzibar North, the home state of Gamba, along with each city's aerial distance from Mkokotoni, Zanzibar North'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nungwi | -5.7265° S | 39.2987° E | 8 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kijini | -5.85° S | 39.3167° E | 38 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mkokotoni | -5.8751° S | 39.2552° E | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiwengwa | -5.9896° S | 39.3768° E | 17 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport IATA: ZNZ 37 km (23 mi) from Gamba |
The exact GPS location of Gamba gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zanzibar North. 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 Zanzibar North 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 Gamba are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gamba 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
Gamba sits within Zanzibar North, 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 Gamba 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 Zanzibar North. › Browse every city in Zanzibar North
Coordinates for Gamba 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 Gamba are latitude -5.9° and longitude 39.3°. In directional format: 5.9° S, 39.3° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gamba in Zanzibar North and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gamba is a city in Zanzibar North, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kaskazini A. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gamba sits at: Latitude 5° 54' 0" S and Longitude 39° 17' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gamba has a population of approximately 3,644 people. This is roughly 1.944% of Zanzibar North's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zanzibar North.
The interactive satellite map of Gamba is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.9, 39.3 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gamba in Zanzibar North. For broader context, explore the Zanzibar North state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gamba is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gamba is approximately 6 km (4 mi) from Mkokotoni, the capital of Zanzibar North, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zanzibar North.
Gamba sits at an elevation of approximately 41 meters (135 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zanzibar North.
The closest cities to Gamba include Mkokotoni, Kijini, Kiwengwa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gamba, sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 06:26 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gamba's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gamba is approximately 657 km (408 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,352 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gamba — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,639 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.
Gamba is approximately 395 km (245 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.
