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Mwanza, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Mwanza, Tanzania

Sunday, 12 July 2026
06:48:10 EAT
Capital: Mwanza
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,772,509
Area: 9,467.00 km²
State Code: MW

States Near To Mwanza


Find states and regions closest to Mwanza 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

📍 Mwanza 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 Mwanza from our regional database:

Capital CityMwanza
Total Population2,772,509
Land Area9,467 km²
Population Density68.53 / km²
Center Latitude-2.5164° N
Center Longitude32.9175° E
Average Elevation1,257 m (4,124 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Geita Geita54 mi87 km47 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Shinyanga Shinyanga88 mi141 km76 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Simiyu Simiyu88 mi142 km76 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mara Mara100 mi160 km86 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kagera Kagera142 mi228 km123 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Migori County Migori County151 mi242 km131 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County163 mi263 km142 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo170 mi274 km148 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kisii County Kisii County174 mi281 km151 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tabora Tabora175 mi281 km152 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Mwanza


Explore countries nearest to Mwanza by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mwanza supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi400 mi643 km347 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda462 mi743 km401 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi477 mi768 km415 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya485 mi781 km421 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda564 mi908 km490 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mwanza. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Mwanza (You)Tanzania2,772,5099,46768.53
GeitaTanzania1,739,53020,05438.51
ShinyangaTanzania1,534,80818,90143.25
SimiyuTanzania1,584,15725,21237.47
MaraTanzania1,743,83021,76046.61
KageraTanzania2,189,85025,26533.88
Migori CountyKenya1,150,0002,586443.00
Homa Bay CountyKenya1,200,0003,155380.40
CankuzoBurundi323,6661,965164.71
Kisii CountyKenya1,400,0001,3181,062.30
TaboraTanzania2,291,62376,15018.73

🏆 Tanzania State Rankings

How does Mwanza 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 Mwanza appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Dar es Salaam Region2,791,063
Mwanza ⭐2,772,509
Mbeya2,707,410
Tabora2,291,623
Morogoro2,218,492
Kagera2,189,850
Kigoma2,127,930
Dodoma2,083,588
Tanga2,045,205
Mara1,743,830

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tabora76,150
Morogoro70,624
Lindi66,040
Ruvuma63,669
Mbeya62,420
Singida49,340
Katavi45,843
Manyara44,522
Dodoma41,311
Kigoma37,040

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Mwanza, Tanzania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Mwanza is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mwanza 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Mwanza to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Mwanza to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Tanzania — see Tanzania state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Mwanza

This page also lists countries nearest to Mwanza 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Mwanza 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 Mwanza.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Mwanza 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Mwanza MapView the Mwanza satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in MwanzaExplore all cities and towns in Mwanza for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Tanzania Country DataGet complete Tanzania data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Mwanza

How is the distance from Mwanza to nearby states calculated?

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 Mwanza map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Mwanza mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Mwanza 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.

Which states are closest to Mwanza in Tanzania?

See the States Near To Mwanza 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 Mwanza below the states table, or compare all Tanzania states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Tanzania?

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.