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Mwandiga, Kigoma, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Mwandiga, Tanzania

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:33:10 EAT
State: Kigoma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 16,822
District: Kigoma Rural

📍 Cities Near To Mwandiga


Find cities, states and countries closest to Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga.

📍 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga from our regional database:

State / RegionKigoma
DistrictKigoma Rural
Total Population16,822
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-4.83° N
Center Longitude29.6581° E
Elevation871 m (2,858 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Kigoma#7 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bujumbura Bujumbura104 167 90
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Bujumbura102 164 89
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi61 98 53
North (N)
National Flag Of Cendajuru Cendajuru125 201 108
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gatumba Gatumba107 172 93
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega99 159 86
North (N)
National Flag Of Isale Isale103 166 89
North (N)
National Flag Of Kakonko Kakonko140 225 121
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kalemie Kalemie84 134 73
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kalemie Kalemie81 131 71
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kalima Kalima109 176 95
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kanyosha Kanyosha99 160 86
North (N)
National Flag Of Kasulu Kasulu35 57 31
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kayogoro Kayogoro42 68 37
North (N)
National Flag Of Kibondo Kibondo113 182 98
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Mwandiga


States and regions closest to Kigoma (home state of Mwandiga), 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 Mwandiga


Countries bordering or closest to Tanzania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mwandiga'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 Mwandiga. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kigoma, Tanzania.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Mwandiga (You)Kigoma16,822
KigomaKigoma232,3886.3SSW
KasuluKigoma238,32156.7ENE
MabandaMakamba5,02763.1NNE
KayogoroMakamba5,47467.8N
MakambaMakamba14,53979.0NNE
VyandaBururi29,68581.1N
UvinzaKigoma24,65086.7ESE
BururiBururi6,92998.1N
RumongeRumonge55,59998.3NNW
RutanaRutana9,075106.9NNE

🏆 Kigoma City Rankings

How does Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kasulu238,321
Kigoma232,388
Nguruka39,135
Kibondo28,666
Kakonko24,688
Uvinza24,650
Mwandiga ⭐16,822
Mabamba14,140

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kasulu878.80

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kasulu271.19
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kalemie Airport
IATA: FMI
125 km (78 mi) from Mwandiga
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
Mwandiga ranks #7 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Mwandiga Sits on the Map

Mwandiga sits inside Kigoma, Tanzania and ranks #7 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 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Mwandiga against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kigoma city rankings

🌎 Beyond Mwandiga: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Mwandiga and the countries closest to Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga, 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 Mwandiga at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Mwandiga

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Mwandiga MapView the Mwandiga map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga

Which cities are closest to Mwandiga?

See the Cities Near To Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga 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 Mwandiga?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Mwandiga. 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 Mwandiga compare in size to the cities near it?

Mwandiga ranks #7 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 Mwandiga?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mwandiga is Kalemie Airport (FMI), about 125 km (78 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.