Current Date And Time In Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania
Sunday, 12 July 2026
08:33:46 EAT
Capital: Dar es Salaam
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,791,063
Area: 1,393.00 km²
State Code: DS
Find states and regions closest to Dar es Salaam Region in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Tanzania and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Tanzania
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 Dar es Salaam Region from our regional database:
| Capital City | Dar es Salaam |
| Total Population | 2,791,063 |
| Land Area | 1,393 km² |
| Population Density | 673.51 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -6.9042° N |
| Center Longitude | 39.196° E |
| Average Elevation | 47 m (153 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Pwani | 39 mi | 62 km | 34 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar Urban/West | 47 mi | 75 km | 41 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar Central/South | 47 mi | 76 km | 41 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar North | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Morogoro | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Pemba South | 116 mi | 187 km | 101 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Tanga | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Pemba North | 135 mi | 218 km | 118 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Kwale County | 189 mi | 304 km | 164 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Mombasa County | 205 mi | 331 km | 178 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Dar es Salaam Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dar es Salaam Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Burundi | 400 mi | 643 km | 347 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Rwanda | 462 mi | 743 km | 401 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Malawi | 477 mi | 768 km | 415 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kenya | 485 mi | 781 km | 421 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Uganda | 564 mi | 908 km | 490 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Dar es Salaam Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Dar es Salaam Region (You) | Tanzania | 2,791,063 | 1,393 | 673.51 |
| Pwani | Tanzania | 1,098,668 | 32,547 | 15.79 |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | Tanzania | 593,678 | 230 | 1,316.15 |
| Zanzibar Central/South | Tanzania | 115,588 | 854 | 65.99 |
| Zanzibar North | Tanzania | 187,455 | 470 | 217.59 |
| Morogoro | Tanzania | 2,218,492 | 70,624 | 13.68 |
| Pemba South | Tanzania | 195,116 | 332 | 164.49 |
| Tanga | Tanzania | 2,045,205 | 26,677 | 39.46 |
| Pemba North | Tanzania | 211,732 | 574 | 202.85 |
| Kwale County | Kenya | 900,000 | 8,270 | 108.80 |
| Mombasa County | Kenya | 1,480,000 | 230 | 6,443.00 |
How does Dar es Salaam Region rank within Tanzania? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Dar es Salaam Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Density/km² |
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| Zanzibar Urban/West | 1,316.15 |
| Dar es Salaam Region ⭐ | 673.51 |
| Zanzibar North | 217.59 |
| Pemba North | 202.85 |
| Pemba South | 164.49 |
| Mwanza | 68.53 |
| Zanzibar Central/South | 65.99 |
| Kilimanjaro | 49.84 |
| Mara | 46.61 |
| Shinyanga | 43.25 |
Dar es Salaam Region is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Dar es Salaam Region is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Dar es Salaam Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Tanzania page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Dar es Salaam Region using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Dar es Salaam Region.
Knowing the distance from Dar es Salaam Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Tanzania. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Dar es Salaam Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Dar es Salaam Region to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Dar es Salaam Region table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Dar es Salaam Region below the states table, or compare all Tanzania states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Tanzania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.