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Masuguru, Mtwara, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Masuguru, Tanzania

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:04:43 EAT
State: Mtwara
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 7,946
District: Nanyumbu District

📍 Cities Near To Masuguru


Find cities, states and countries closest to Masuguru 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 Masuguru.

📍 Masuguru 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 Masuguru from our regional database:

State / RegionMtwara
DistrictNanyumbu District
Total Population7,946
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-11.3667° N
Center Longitude38.4167° E
Elevation172 m (564 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Mtwara#19 of 20
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chiungutwa Chiungutwa51 82 44
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kitama Kitama100 161 87
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kitangari Kitangari79 128 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lindi Lindi129 208 112
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Liwale Liwale115 186 100
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Luchingu Luchingu70 113 61
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lukuledi Lukuledi61 98 53
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lulindi Lulindi62 99 54
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mahuta Mahuta78 126 68
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Masasi Masasi52 84 45
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mbekenyera Mbekenyera102 164 89
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mingoyo Mingoyo119 192 104
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mtama Mtama98 158 85
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mueda Mueda79 128 69
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nachingwea Nachingwea73 117 63
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Masuguru


States and regions closest to Mtwara (home state of Masuguru), 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 Masuguru


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Masuguru (You)Mtwara7,946
NangombaMtwara23,02852.7N
ChiungutwaMtwara12,76481.9NE
MasasiMtwara89,70083.5NNE
NamalengaMtwara11,20487.8ENE
LukulediMtwara29,69998.3NNE
LulindiMtwara7,80799.3NE
Newala KisimaniMtwara38,099105.3ENE
NewalaMtwara34,862107.7ENE
LuchinguMtwara25,145112.7ENE
NachingweaLindi21,000116.8NNE

🏆 Mtwara City Rankings

How does Masuguru 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 Masuguru 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
224 km (139 mi) from Masuguru
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
Masuguru ranks #19 of 20 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Masuguru Sits on the Map

Masuguru sits inside Mtwara, Tanzania and ranks #19 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 Masuguru 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 Masuguru 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 Masuguru and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Masuguru against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mtwara city rankings

🌎 Beyond Masuguru: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Masuguru

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Masuguru?

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

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

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

Masuguru ranks #19 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 Masuguru?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Masuguru is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 224 km (139 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.