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Nganane, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Nganane, Tanzania

Sunday, 23 August 2026
02:53:33 EAT
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,929
District: Kusini

📍 Cities Near To Nganane


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nganane in Zanzibar Central/South, 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 Nganane.

📍 Nganane 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 Nganane from our regional database:

State / RegionZanzibar Central/South
DistrictKusini
Total Population1,929
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-6.4° N
Center Longitude39.55° E
Elevation31 m (102 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Zanzibar Central/South#5 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bagamoyo Bagamoyo44 72 39
West (W)
National Flag Of Bububu Bububu31 50 27
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bungu Bungu92 148 80
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chake Chake Chake Chake81 131 70
North (N)
National Flag Of Chalinze Chalinze84 135 73
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chanika Chanika125 202 109
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam35 56 30
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gamba Gamba39 62 34
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Handeni Handeni125 201 108
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ikwiriri Ikwiriri115 184 100
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kibaha Kibaha50 81 44
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kibiti Kibiti101 162 87
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kijini Kijini41 66 36
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kilindoni Kilindoni105 169 91
South (S)
National Flag Of Kisarawe Kisarawe48 77 42
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Nganane


States and regions closest to Zanzibar Central/South (home state of Nganane), 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 Arusha275 443 239
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dar es Salaam Region Dar es Salaam Region47 76 41
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dodoma Dodoma254 409 221
West (W)
National Flag Of Iringa Iringa278 447 241
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kilifi County Kilifi County227 365 197
North (N)
National Flag Of Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro185 298 161
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kwale County Kwale County144 232 125
North (N)
National Flag Of Lamu Lamu294 473 255
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lindi Lindi259 416 225
South (S)
National Flag Of Manyara Manyara218 351 189
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Nganane


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nganane (You)Zanzibar Central/South1,929
SokoniZanzibar Central/South25,8213.7S
MahondaZanzibar Central/South5,56910.8WSW
KoaniZanzibar Central/South2,21141.8NW
Koani NdogoZanzibar Central/South2,31141.8NW
ZanzibarZanzibar Urban/West709,80946.9NW
KiwengwaZanzibar North2,42949.5NNW
BububuZanzibar Urban/West5,64649.7NW
MagomeniDar es Salaam Region19,08655.5SW
Dar es SalaamDar es Salaam Region5,383,72856.4SSW
MapingaPwani40,00057.8WSW

🏆 Zanzibar Central/South City Rankings

How does Nganane rank within Zanzibar Central/South? 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 Nganane appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sokoni25,821
Mahonda5,569
Koani Ndogo2,311
Koani2,211
Nganane ⭐1,929

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA: ZNZ
41 km (25 mi) from Nganane
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 Zanzibar Central/South Cities
Nganane ranks #5 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Nganane Sits on the Map

Nganane sits inside Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania and ranks #5 of 5 cities in Zanzibar Central/South 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 Nganane 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 Nganane 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 Nganane and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Nganane against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Zanzibar Central/South city rankings

🌎 Beyond Nganane: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nganane

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Nganane?

See the Cities Near To Nganane 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 Zanzibar Central/South by population and density.

How is the distance from Nganane to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Nganane. 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 Zanzibar Central/South city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Nganane ranks #5 of 5 cities in Zanzibar Central/South 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 Nganane?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nganane is Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), about 41 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.