Current Date And Time In Katavi, Tanzania
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:59:12 EAT
Capital: Mpanda
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 564,604
Area: 45,843.00 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Katavi 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 Katavi from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Rukwa | 114 mi | 184 km | 99 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tabora | 141 mi | 227 km | 122 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Kigoma | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Songwe | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Makamba | 184 mi | 296 km | 160 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Rutana | 190 mi | 306 km | 165 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Bururi | 202 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Rumonge | 208 mi | 334 km | 180 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ruyigi | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cankuzo | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Katavi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Katavi 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 | ||
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| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Katavi. 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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| Katavi (You) | Tanzania | 564,604 | 45,843 | 6.00 |
| Rukwa | Tanzania | 1,004,539 | 22,792 | 16.60 |
| Tabora | Tanzania | 2,291,623 | 76,150 | 18.73 |
| Kigoma | Tanzania | 2,127,930 | 37,040 | 20.43 |
| Songwe | Tanzania | 1,173,667 | 27,656 | 21.14 |
| Makamba | Burundi | 515,726 | 1,960 | 263.13 |
| Rutana | Burundi | 445,031 | 1,959 | 227.20 |
| Bururi | Burundi | 318,207 | 2,456 | 129.11 |
| Rumonge | Burundi | 475,912 | 1,080 | 440.66 |
| Ruyigi | Burundi | 478,528 | 2,339 | 204.57 |
| Cankuzo | Burundi | 323,666 | 1,965 | 164.71 |
How does Katavi 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 Katavi 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 |
Katavi is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Katavi 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 Katavi 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 Katavi 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 Katavi.
Knowing the distance from Katavi 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 Katavi map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Katavi 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 Katavi 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 Katavi 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.