Current Date And Time In Bububu, Tanzania
Sunday, 23 August 2026
01:47:49 EAT
State: Zanzibar Urban/West
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 5,646
District: Magharibi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bububu, a city in Zanzibar Urban/West, 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 Bububu — 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 Bububu.
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) | 6.1° S | 39.2167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.1 | 39.2167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 5' 60" S | 39° 13' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 6' S | 39° 13.0002' E |
| City | Bububu |
| State | Zanzibar Urban/West |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Magharibi |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 5,646 |
| Area (km²) | 4.53 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.75 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,246.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 13 m / 43 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.1, 39.2167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bububu 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 Urban/West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar | Zanzibar Urban/West | S | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Koani Ndogo | Zanzibar Central/South | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Urban/West, the home state of Bububu, along with each city's aerial distance from Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar | -6.1639° S | 39.1979° E | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport IATA: ZNZ 14 km (8 mi) from Bububu |
The exact GPS location of Bububu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zanzibar Urban/West. 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 Urban/West 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 Bububu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bububu 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
Bububu sits within Zanzibar Urban/West, 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 Bububu 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 Urban/West. › Browse every city in Zanzibar Urban/West
Coordinates for Bububu 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 Bububu are latitude -6.1° and longitude 39.2167°. In directional format: 6.1° S, 39.2167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bububu in Zanzibar Urban/West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bububu is a city in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Magharibi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bububu sits at: Latitude 6° 5' 60" S and Longitude 39° 13' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bububu has a population of approximately 5,646 people. This is roughly 0.951% of Zanzibar Urban/West's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zanzibar Urban/West.
The interactive satellite map of Bububu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.1, 39.2167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bububu in Zanzibar Urban/West. For broader context, explore the Zanzibar Urban/West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bububu is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bububu sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zanzibar Urban/West.
The closest cities to Bububu include Zanzibar, Koani Ndogo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bububu, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bububu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bububu is approximately 679 km (422 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,341 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bububu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,662 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.
Bububu is approximately 385 km (239 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.
