Current Date And Time In Gweru, Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:52:11 CAT
State: Midlands Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 158,200
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gweru, a city in Midlands 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 Gweru — 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 Gweru.
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) | 19.45° S | 29.8167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -19.45 | 29.8167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 26' 60" S | 29° 49' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 27' S | 29° 49.0002' E |
| City | Gweru |
| State | Midlands Province (Midlands) |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1894-01-01 |
| Population | 158,200 |
| Elevation | 1,412 m / 4,633 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -19.45, 29.8167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gweru 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 Midlands Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurugwi | Midlands Province | SE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Lalapanzi | Midlands Province | E | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Redcliff | Midlands Province | N | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Kwekwe | Midlands Province | N | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Shangani | Midlands Province | SW | 60 km | 37 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
| Mvuma | Midlands Province | E | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 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 Midlands Province, the home state of Gweru, along with each city's aerial distance from Gweru, Midlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwekwe | -18.9281° S | 29.8149° E | 1,203 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Redcliff | -19.0333° S | 29.7833° E | 1,232 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gokwe | -18.2048° S | 28.9349° E | 1,237 m | 167 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shurugwi | -19.6702° S | 30.0059° E | 1,483 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mvuma | -19.2792° S | 30.5283° E | 1,387 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shangani | -19.7833° S | 29.3667° E | 1,377 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lalapanzi | -19.3323° S | 30.1777° E | 1,500 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chivhu | -19.0086° S | 30.9016° E | 1,466 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zvishavane | -20.3139° S | 30.055° E | 947 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport IATA: BUQ 140 km (87 mi) from Gweru |
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| 🗺 Map of Zvishavane |
| 🗺 Map of Chivhu |
| 🗺 Map of Gokwe |
The exact GPS location of Gweru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Midlands 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 Midlands 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 Gweru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gweru 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
Gweru sits within Midlands 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 Gweru 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 Midlands Province. › Browse every city in Midlands Province
Coordinates for Gweru 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 Gweru are latitude -19.45° and longitude 29.8167°. In directional format: 19.45° S, 29.8167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gweru in Midlands Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gweru is a city in Midlands 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, Gweru sits at: Latitude 19° 26' 60" S and Longitude 29° 49' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gweru has a population of approximately 158,200 people. This is roughly 8.538% of Midlands Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Midlands Province.
The interactive satellite map of Gweru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -19.45, 29.8167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gweru in Midlands Province. For broader context, explore the Midlands Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gweru is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ), roughly 140 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gweru sits at an elevation of approximately 1,412 meters (4,633 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Midlands Province.
The closest cities to Gweru include Shurugwi, Lalapanzi, Redcliff. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gweru, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 05:52 PM, giving a day length of 11h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gweru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gweru is approximately 2,165 km (1,345 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,130 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gweru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nanawale Estates, United States, roughly 496 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.
Gweru is approximately 223 km (138 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.
