Current Date And Time In Raffingora, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:12:23 CAT
State: Mashonaland West
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,957
Explore the interactive satellite map of Raffingora, a city in Mashonaland West, 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 Raffingora — 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 Raffingora.
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) | 17.0333° S | 30.4333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.0333 | 30.4333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 1' 60" S | 30° 25' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 1.9998' S | 30° 25.9998' E |
| City | Raffingora |
| State | Mashonaland West |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 1,957 |
| Elevation | 1,160 m / 3,806 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.0333, 30.4333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Raffingora 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 West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mhangura | Mashonaland West | NW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Mhangura Mine | Mashonaland West | NW | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Banket | Mashonaland West | S | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Chinhoyi | Mashonaland West | SW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Karoi | Mashonaland West | W | 83 km | 51 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Norton | Mashonaland West | S | 99 km | 61 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 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 West, the home state of Raffingora, along with each city's aerial distance from Chinhoyi, Mashonaland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadoma | -18.3333° S | 29.9153° E | 1,176 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chinhoyi | -17.3667° S | 30.2° E | 1,153 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norton | -17.8833° S | 30.7° E | 1,364 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chegutu | -18.1302° S | 30.1407° E | 1,187 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karoi | -16.8099° S | 29.6925° E | 1,259 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kariba | -16.5167° S | 28.8° E | 679 m | 176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Harare Western Suburbs | -17.8415° S | 30.8767° E | 1,460 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banket | -17.3833° S | 30.4° E | 1,277 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mhangura | -16.8939° S | 30.1683° E | 1,182 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chakari | -18.0629° S | 29.8925° E | 1,107 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport IATA: HRE 122 km (76 mi) from Raffingora |
The exact GPS location of Raffingora gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mashonaland 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 Mashonaland 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 Raffingora are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Raffingora 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
Raffingora sits within Mashonaland West, 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 Raffingora 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 West. › Browse every city in Mashonaland West
Coordinates for Raffingora 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 Raffingora are latitude -17.0333° and longitude 30.4333°. In directional format: 17.0333° S, 30.4333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Raffingora in Mashonaland West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Raffingora is a city in Mashonaland West, 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, Raffingora sits at: Latitude 17° 1' 60" S and Longitude 30° 25' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Raffingora has a population of approximately 1,957 people. This is roughly 0.116% of Mashonaland West's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mashonaland West.
The interactive satellite map of Raffingora is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.0333, 30.4333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Raffingora in Mashonaland West. For broader context, explore the Mashonaland West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Raffingora is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), roughly 122 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Raffingora is approximately 45 km (28 mi) from Chinhoyi, the capital of Mashonaland West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mashonaland West.
Raffingora sits at an elevation of approximately 1,160 meters (3,806 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mashonaland West.
The closest cities to Raffingora include Mhangura, Mhangura Mine, Banket. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Raffingora, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 05:49 PM, giving a day length of 11h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Raffingora's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Raffingora is approximately 1,896 km (1,178 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,239 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Raffingora — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 627 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.
Raffingora is approximately 110 km (68 mi) SE of Harare, the national capital of Zimbabwe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
