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Sikonge, Tabora, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Sikonge, Tanzania

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:59:45 EAT
State: Tabora
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 27,113
District: Sikonge District

📍 Cities Near To Sikonge


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sikonge in Tabora, 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 Sikonge.

📍 Sikonge 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 Sikonge from our regional database:

State / RegionTabora
DistrictSikonge District
Total Population27,113
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-5.6333° N
Center Longitude32.7667° E
Elevation1,177 m (3,862 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Tabora#6 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bukene Bukene97 156 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Igunga Igunga121 195 105
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Inyonga Inyonga89 143 77
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kaliua Kaliua78 125 68
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kiomboi Kiomboi145 233 126
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mabama Mabama38 61 33
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mgandu Mgandu96 155 84
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ndago Ndago130 210 113
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nzega Nzega102 164 89
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Shelui Shelui132 212 115
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tabora Tabora43 69 37
North (N)
National Flag Of Tumbi Tumbi39 63 34
North (N)
National Flag Of Urambo Urambo63 101 55
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Usevia Usevia146 235 127
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Usoke Usoke43 69 37
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Sikonge


States and regions closest to Tabora (home state of Sikonge), 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 Arusha290 466 252
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza272 438 236
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie265 427 230
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural260 418 226
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bururi Bururi233 374 202
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo201 323 174
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke294 473 255
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dodoma Dodoma216 348 188
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province279 449 242
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Geita Geita154 249 134
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sikonge


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sikonge (You)Tabora27,113
MabamaTabora15,32061.3NNW
TumbiTabora32,90063.1N
TaboraTabora308,74168.9N
UsokeTabora7,29569.4NW
UramboTabora31,752101.3NW
KaliuaTabora12,362125.1WNW
InyongaKatavi11,790143.2SSW
MganduSingida23,718155.2ESE
BukeneTabora7,444156.2N
NzegaTabora125,193164.1NNE

🏆 Tabora City Rankings

How does Sikonge rank within Tabora? 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 Sikonge appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tabora308,741
Nzega125,193
Igunga45,000
Tumbi32,900
Urambo31,752
Sikonge ⭐27,113
Mabama15,320
Kaliua12,362
Igurubi10,083
Bukene7,444

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Igurubi295.40

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Igurubi34.13
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dodoma Airport
IATA: DOD
336 km (209 mi) from Sikonge
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 Tabora Cities
Sikonge ranks #6 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sikonge Sits on the Map

Sikonge sits inside Tabora, Tanzania and ranks #6 of 11 cities in Tabora 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 Sikonge 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 Sikonge 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 Sikonge and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sikonge against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Tabora city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sikonge: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sikonge

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Sikonge?

See the Cities Near To Sikonge 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 Tabora by population and density.

How is the distance from Sikonge to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Sikonge ranks #6 of 11 cities in Tabora 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 Sikonge?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sikonge is Dodoma Airport (DOD), about 336 km (209 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.