Current Date And Time In Rukwa, Tanzania
Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:36:21 EAT
Capital: Sumbawanga
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,004,539
Area: 22,792.00 km²
State Code: RU
Find states and regions closest to Rukwa 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 Rukwa from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sumbawanga |
| Total Population | 1,004,539 |
| Land Area | 22,792 km² |
| Population Density | 16.60 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -8.0109° N |
| Center Longitude | 31.4456° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,797 m (5,895 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Songwe | 83 mi | 133 km | 72 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Katavi | 114 mi | 184 km | 99 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Northern Province | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Mbeya | 151 mi | 243 km | 131 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Tabora | 226 mi | 363 km | 196 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Njombe | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Kigoma | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Tanganyika | 270 mi | 434 km | 234 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Muchinga | 273 mi | 439 km | 237 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Northern Region | 275 mi | 443 km | 239 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Rukwa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rukwa 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Rukwa. 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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| Rukwa (You) | Tanzania | 1,004,539 | 22,792 | 16.60 |
| Songwe | Tanzania | 1,173,667 | 27,656 | 21.14 |
| Katavi | Tanzania | 564,604 | 45,843 | 6.00 |
| Northern Province | Zambia | 1,519,000 | 77,650 | 10.28 |
| Mbeya | Tanzania | 2,707,410 | 62,420 | 37.12 |
| Tabora | Tanzania | 2,291,623 | 76,150 | 18.73 |
| Njombe | Tanzania | 702,097 | 21,347 | 17.75 |
| Kigoma | Tanzania | 2,127,930 | 37,040 | 20.43 |
| Tanganyika | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 134,940 | — |
| Muchinga | Aland Islands | 957,000 | 87,806 | 10.90 |
| Northern Region | Malawi | — | 26,931 | — |
How does Rukwa 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 Rukwa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Rukwa is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rukwa 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 Rukwa 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 Rukwa 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 Rukwa.
Knowing the distance from Rukwa 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 Rukwa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Rukwa 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 Rukwa 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 Rukwa 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.