Current Date And Time In Ruwa, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:04:28 CAT
State: Mashonaland East Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 94,083
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ruwa, a city in Mashonaland East Province, 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 Ruwa — 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 Ruwa.
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) | 17.8897° S | 31.2447° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.8897 | 31.2447 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 53' 23" S | 31° 14' 41" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 53.3832' S | 31° 14.6832' E |
| City | Ruwa |
| State | Mashonaland East Province (Mashonaland East) |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 94,083 |
| Elevation | 1,562 m / 5,125 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.8897, 31.2447 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ruwa 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 East Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hampden | Mashonaland East Province | NW | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Marondera | Mashonaland East Province | SE | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Beatrice | Mashonaland East Province | SW | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Murewa | Mashonaland East Province | NE | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Macheke | Mashonaland East Province | SE | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Mutoko | Mashonaland East Province | NE | 118 km | 73 mi | ~1h 58m | 🗺 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 East Province, the home state of Ruwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Marondera, Mashonaland East Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marondera | -18.1853° S | 31.5519° E | 1,668 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chivhu | -19.0211° S | 30.8922° E | 1,450 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mutoko | -17.397° S | 32.2268° E | 1,285 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Murewa | -17.6432° S | 31.784° E | 1,365 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Hampden | -17.7417° S | 30.9389° E | 1,468 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Macheke | -18.139° S | 31.8493° E | 1,527 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beatrice | -18.2528° S | 30.8473° E | 1,307 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport IATA: HRE 17 km (10 mi) from Ruwa |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
|---|
| 🗺 Map of Chivhu |
The exact GPS location of Ruwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mashonaland East Province. 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 East Province 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 Ruwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ruwa 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
Ruwa sits within Mashonaland East Province, 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 Ruwa 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 East Province. › Browse every city in Mashonaland East Province
Coordinates for Ruwa 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 Ruwa are latitude -17.8897° and longitude 31.2447°. In directional format: 17.8897° S, 31.2447° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ruwa in Mashonaland East Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ruwa is a city in Mashonaland East Province, 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, Ruwa sits at: Latitude 17° 53' 23" S and Longitude 31° 14' 41" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ruwa has a population of approximately 94,083 people. This is roughly 6.078% of Mashonaland East Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mashonaland East Province.
The interactive satellite map of Ruwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.8897, 31.2447 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ruwa in Mashonaland East Province. For broader context, explore the Mashonaland East Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ruwa is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ruwa is approximately 46 km (29 mi) from Marondera, the capital of Mashonaland East Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mashonaland East Province.
Ruwa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,562 meters (5,125 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mashonaland East Province.
The closest cities to Ruwa include Mount Hampden, Marondera, Beatrice. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ruwa, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 05:45 PM, giving a day length of 11h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ruwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ruwa is approximately 1,991 km (1,237 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,310 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ruwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 672 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.
Ruwa is approximately 21 km (13 mi) W of Harare, the national capital of Zimbabwe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
