Current Date And Time In Shamva, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:03:09 CAT
State: Mashonaland Central
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 10,317
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shamva, a city in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shamva — 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 Shamva.
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 Zimbabwe operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.3116° S | 31.5756° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.3116 | 31.5756 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 18' 42" S | 31° 34' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 18.6954' S | 31° 34.5366' E |
| City | Shamva |
| State | Mashonaland Central |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 10,317 |
| Elevation | 947 m / 3,107 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.3116, 31.5756 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shamva 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 Mashonaland Central.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bindura | Mashonaland Central | W | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Madziwa | Mashonaland Central | N | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Glendale | Mashonaland Central | W | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Darwin | Mashonaland Central | N | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Concession | Mashonaland Central | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Mazowe | Mashonaland Central | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Mashonaland Central, the home state of Shamva, along with each city's aerial distance from Bindura, Mashonaland Central'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bindura | -17.3019° S | 31.3306° E | 1,118 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mvurwi | -17.0333° S | 30.85° E | 1,495 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazowe | -17.504° S | 30.9739° E | 1,249 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glendale | -17.3551° S | 31.0672° E | 1,143 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Darwin | -16.7725° S | 31.5838° E | 955 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concession | -17.3833° S | 30.95° E | 1,331 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centenary | -16.7229° S | 31.1146° E | 1,186 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madziwa | -16.9167° S | 31.5333° E | 1,072 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport IATA: HRE 86 km (53 mi) from Shamva |
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| 🗺 Map of Centenary |
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The exact GPS location of Shamva gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mashonaland Central. 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 Mashonaland Central 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 Shamva are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shamva 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 Zimbabwe map
Shamva sits within Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, 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 Shamva 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 Mashonaland Central. › Browse every city in Mashonaland Central
Coordinates for Shamva 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 Zimbabwe. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shamva are latitude -17.3116° and longitude 31.5756°. In directional format: 17.3116° S, 31.5756° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shamva in Mashonaland Central and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shamva is a city in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shamva sits at: Latitude 17° 18' 42" S and Longitude 31° 34' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shamva has a population of approximately 10,317 people. This is roughly 0.743% of Mashonaland Central's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mashonaland Central.
The interactive satellite map of Shamva is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.3116, 31.5756 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shamva in Mashonaland Central. For broader context, explore the Mashonaland Central state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shamva is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), roughly 86 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shamva is approximately 26 km (16 mi) from Bindura, the capital of Mashonaland Central, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mashonaland Central.
Shamva sits at an elevation of approximately 947 meters (3,107 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mashonaland Central.
The closest cities to Shamva include Bindura, Madziwa, Glendale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shamva, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 05:44 PM, giving a day length of 11h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shamva's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shamva is approximately 1,927 km (1,197 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,356 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shamva — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 726 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.
Shamva is approximately 80 km (50 mi) SW of Harare, the national capital of Zimbabwe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
