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Isaka, Shinyanga, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Isaka, Tanzania

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:05:45 EAT
State: Shinyanga
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 21,094
District: Kahama Rural District

📍 Cities Near To Isaka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Isaka in Shinyanga, 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 Isaka.

📍 Isaka 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 Isaka from our regional database:

State / RegionShinyanga
DistrictKahama Rural District
Total Population21,094
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-3.9° N
Center Longitude32.9333° E
Elevation1,201 m (3,940 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Shinyanga#8 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bariadi Bariadi105 169 91
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bukene Bukene23 37 20
South (S)
National Flag Of Buseresere Buseresere93 150 81
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bwanga Bwanga101 162 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chato Chato119 191 103
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Diobahika Diobahika105 168 91
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Geita Geita86 138 75
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Igunga Igunga71 114 61
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Igurubi Igurubi53 86 46
East (E)
National Flag Of Kahama Kahama23 38 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kaliua Kaliua112 181 97
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kasamwa Kasamwa80 129 70
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Katoro Katoro93 150 81
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kihangara Kihangara95 154 83
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kiomboi Kiomboi102 164 89
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Isaka


States and regions closest to Shinyanga (home state of Isaka), 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 Arusha Arusha225 363 196
East (E)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County237 382 206
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi263 423 228
West (W)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo201 323 174
West (W)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region289 466 251
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dodoma Dodoma235 379 204
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province245 394 212
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Geita Geita99 160 86
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gitega Gitega242 390 210
West (W)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County220 355 191
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Isaka


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Isaka (You)Shinyanga21,094
TindeShinyanga22,08229.6E
BukeneTabora7,44437.5S
KahamaShinyanga453,65437.7WNW
NzegaTabora125,19344.8SE
ShinyangaShinyanga139,72760.2ENE
Old ShinyangaShinyanga23,74764.8NE
MhangoShinyanga21,55369.2N
SongwaShinyanga23,61877.5ENE
MwaduiShinyanga23,29683.6ENE
IgurubiTabora10,08385.8E

🏆 Shinyanga City Rankings

How does Isaka rank within Shinyanga? 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 Isaka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kahama453,654
Shinyanga139,727
Old Shinyanga23,747
Songwa23,618
Mwadui23,296
Tinde22,082
Mhango21,553
Isaka ⭐21,094
Kishapu16,371

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mwanza International Airport
IATA: MWZ
162 km (100 mi) from Isaka
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 Shinyanga Cities
Isaka ranks #8 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Isaka Sits on the Map

Isaka sits inside Shinyanga, Tanzania and ranks #8 of 9 cities in Shinyanga 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 Isaka 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 Isaka 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 Isaka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Isaka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Shinyanga city rankings

🌎 Beyond Isaka: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Isaka

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Isaka?

See the Cities Near To Isaka 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 Shinyanga by population and density.

How is the distance from Isaka to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Isaka ranks #8 of 9 cities in Shinyanga 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 Isaka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Isaka is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), about 162 km (100 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.