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Kakonko, Kigoma, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Kakonko, Tanzania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:21:51 EAT
State: Kigoma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 24,688
District: Kakonko District

📍 Cities Near To Kakonko


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kakonko in Kigoma, Tanzania with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Kakonko.

📍 Kakonko Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Kakonko from our regional database:

State / RegionKigoma
DistrictKakonko District
Total Population24,688
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-3.2828° N
Center Longitude30.9642° E
Elevation1,245 m (4,085 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Kigoma#5 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Biharamulo Biharamulo51 82 44
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza109 176 95
West (W)
National Flag Of Bugarama Bugarama41 67 36
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi103 166 90
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Buseresere Buseresere66 106 57
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Butare Butare97 156 84
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bwambarangwe Bwambarangwe65 105 57
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bwanga Bwanga58 93 50
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo29 46 25
West (W)
National Flag Of Cendajuru Cendajuru25 40 22
West (W)
National Flag Of Chato Chato71 114 62
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Diobahika Diobahika39 62 34
East (E)
National Flag Of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO123 197 106
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gahini Gahini105 169 91
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Geita Geita92 148 80
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Kakonko


States and regions closest to Kigoma (home state of Kakonko), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza125 202 109
North (N)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie107 172 93
North (N)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural96 155 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi64 104 56
North (N)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo131 211 114
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke140 226 122
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega102 165 89
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi128 206 111
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Katavi Katavi152 245 132
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kayanza Kayanza135 218 117
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Kakonko


Countries bordering or closest to Tanzania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kakonko's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi400 643 347
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic1,315 2,116 1,142
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros682 1,097 592
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo918 1,477 797
West (W)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya485 781 421
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Madagascar Madagascar1,176 1,893 1,021
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi477 768 415
South (S)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte830 1,336 721
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique851 1,369 739
South (S)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda462 743 401
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kakonko. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kigoma, Tanzania.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kakonko (You)Kigoma24,688
CendajuruCankuzo32,45840.3W
KibondoKigoma28,66643.3SW
CankuzoCankuzo5,60746.2W
MabambaKigoma14,14062.2SW
UyovuGeita60,84962.3E
DiobahikaGeita45,00062.4E
BugaramaKagera32,49466.7NW
RulengeKagera22,06972.8NNW
BiharamuloKagera34,03881.9NNE
RuyigiRuyigi11,04682.3WSW

🏆 Kigoma City Rankings

How does Kakonko rank within Kigoma? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Kakonko appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kasulu238,321
Kigoma232,388
Nguruka39,135
Kibondo28,666
Kakonko ⭐24,688
Uvinza24,650
Mwandiga16,822
Mabamba14,140

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kasulu878.80

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kasulu271.19
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gitega Airport
IATA: GID
118 km (73 mi) from Kakonko
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kigoma Cities
Kakonko ranks #5 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kakonko? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kakonko Sits on the Map

Kakonko sits inside Kigoma, Tanzania and ranks #5 of 8 cities in Kigoma by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Kakonko to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Kakonko outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Kakonko and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kakonko against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kigoma city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kakonko: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kakonko and the countries closest to Kakonko by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Tanzania. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kakonko, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Kakonko at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kakonko

If you're stringing together stops in Kigoma, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kakonko — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Kakonko MapView the Kakonko map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Kakonko Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kigoma OverviewExplore the Kigoma state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Tanzania Country DataGet complete Tanzania data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kakonko

Which cities are closest to Kakonko?

See the Cities Near To Kakonko table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kigoma by population and density.

How is the distance from Kakonko to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kakonko and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Kakonko map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Kakonko will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Kakonko to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Kakonko?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kakonko. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kigoma city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kakonko compare in size to the cities near it?

Kakonko ranks #5 of 8 cities in Kigoma by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kakonko?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kakonko is Gitega Airport (GID), about 118 km (73 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.