Current Date And Time In Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:38:41 CAT
State: Matabeleland South Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 26,700
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gwanda, a city in Matabeleland South 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 Gwanda — 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 Gwanda.
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) | 20.9362° S | 29.007° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -20.9362 | 29.007 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 56' 10" S | 29° 0' 25" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 56.1732' S | 29° 0.4188' E |
| City | Gwanda |
| State | Matabeleland South Province (Matabeleland South) |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 26,700 |
| Elevation | 986 m / 3,235 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -20.9362, 29.007 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gwanda 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 Matabeleland South Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filabusi | Matabeleland South Province | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Esigodini | Matabeleland South Province | N | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Insiza | Matabeleland South Province | N | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Plumtree | Matabeleland South Province | W | 134 km | 83 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 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 Matabeleland South Province, the home state of Gwanda, along with each city's aerial distance from Gwanda, Matabeleland South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beitbridge | -22.2167° S | 30° E | 461 m | 176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plumtree | -20.4833° S | 27.8167° E | 1,384 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Insiza | -19.7833° S | 29.2° E | 1,422 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esigodini | -20.2898° S | 28.9226° E | 1,181 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Filabusi | -20.5333° S | 29.285° E | 1,072 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport IATA: BUQ 110 km (68 mi) from Gwanda |
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| 🗺 Map of Beitbridge |
The exact GPS location of Gwanda gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Matabeleland South 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 Matabeleland South 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 Gwanda are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gwanda 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
Gwanda sits within Matabeleland South 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 Gwanda 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 Matabeleland South Province. › Browse every city in Matabeleland South Province
Coordinates for Gwanda 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 Gwanda are latitude -20.9362° and longitude 29.007°. In directional format: 20.9362° S, 29.007° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gwanda in Matabeleland South Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gwanda is a city in Matabeleland South 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, Gwanda sits at: Latitude 20° 56' 10" S and Longitude 29° 0' 25" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gwanda has a population of approximately 26,700 people. This is roughly 3.570% of Matabeleland South Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Matabeleland South Province.
The interactive satellite map of Gwanda is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.9362, 29.007 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gwanda in Matabeleland South Province. For broader context, explore the Matabeleland South Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gwanda is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), roughly 110 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gwanda sits at an elevation of approximately 986 meters (3,235 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Matabeleland South Province.
The closest cities to Gwanda include Filabusi, Esigodini, Insiza. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gwanda, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 05:50 PM, giving a day length of 11h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gwanda's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gwanda is approximately 2,331 km (1,448 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,016 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gwanda — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hawaiian Beaches, United States, roughly 438 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.
Gwanda is approximately 407 km (253 mi) NE of Harare, the national capital of Zimbabwe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
