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Chiungutwa, Mtwara, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Chiungutwa, Tanzania

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:21:52 EAT
State: Mtwara
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 12,764
District: Masasi

📍 Cities Near To Chiungutwa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Chiungutwa in Mtwara, 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 Chiungutwa.

📍 Chiungutwa 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 Chiungutwa from our regional database:

State / RegionMtwara
DistrictMasasi
Total Population12,764
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-10.8833° N
Center Longitude38.9833° E
Elevation268 m (879 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Mtwara#14 of 20
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kitama Kitama52 84 45
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kitangari Kitangari29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lindi Lindi79 127 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Liwale Liwale105 169 91
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Luchingu Luchingu24 38 21
East (E)
National Flag Of Lukuledi Lukuledi25 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lulindi Lulindi11 18 10
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Macomia Macomia122 196 106
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Madimba Madimba98 157 85
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mahuta Mahuta32 51 28
East (E)
National Flag Of Masasi Masasi17 27 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Masuguru Masuguru51 82 44
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mbekenyera Mbekenyera61 98 53
North (N)
National Flag Of Mikindani Mikindani87 140 76
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mingoyo Mingoyo69 111 60
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Chiungutwa


States and regions closest to Mtwara (home state of Chiungutwa), 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 Acoua Acoua370 596 321
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Anjouan Anjouan317 511 275
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bandraboua Bandraboua373 601 324
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bandrele Bandrele384 618 334
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bouéni Bouéni377 607 328
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cabo Delgado Province Cabo Delgado Province151 243 131
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chiconi Chiconi377 606 327
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chirongui Chirongui382 615 332
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dar es Salaam Region Dar es Salaam Region245 394 213
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dembeni Dembeni382 614 331
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Chiungutwa


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Chiungutwa (You)Mtwara12,764
NamalengaMtwara11,20414.7ESE
LulindiMtwara7,80718.0ENE
MasasiMtwara89,70027.3NW
Newala KisimaniMtwara38,09933.6ESE
NewalaMtwara34,86235.0E
LuchinguMtwara25,14538.3E
LukulediMtwara29,69940.5NNW
KitangariMtwara10,95646.2NE
MahutaMtwara13,54851.0E
NangombaMtwara23,02852.8W

🏆 Mtwara City Rankings

How does Chiungutwa rank within Mtwara? 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 Chiungutwa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Mtwara140,793
Masasi89,700
Newala Kisimani38,099
Newala34,862
Lukuledi29,699
Luchingu25,145
Nangomba23,028
Tandahimba20,000
Nanyamba19,555
Nanganga17,468

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mtwara Airport
IATA: MYW
144 km (90 mi) from Chiungutwa
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 Mtwara Cities
Chiungutwa ranks #14 of 20 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Chiungutwa Sits on the Map

Chiungutwa sits inside Mtwara, Tanzania and ranks #14 of 20 cities in Mtwara 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 Chiungutwa 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 Chiungutwa 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 Chiungutwa and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Chiungutwa against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mtwara city rankings

🌎 Beyond Chiungutwa: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Chiungutwa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Chiungutwa MapView the Chiungutwa map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Chiungutwa Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Mtwara OverviewExplore the Mtwara 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 Chiungutwa

Which cities are closest to Chiungutwa?

See the Cities Near To Chiungutwa 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 Mtwara by population and density.

How is the distance from Chiungutwa to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Chiungutwa. 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 Mtwara city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Chiungutwa ranks #14 of 20 cities in Mtwara 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 Chiungutwa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Chiungutwa is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 144 km (90 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.