Current Date And Time In Ruvuma, Tanzania
Sunday, 12 July 2026
08:33:26 EAT
Capital: Songea
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,190,348
Area: 63,669.00 km²
State Code: RU
Find states and regions closest to Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Njombe | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Region | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Niassa Province | 147 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Iringa | 206 mi | 331 km | 178 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Mbeya | 227 mi | 365 km | 197 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cabo Delgado Province | 236 mi | 380 km | 205 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Lindi | 239 mi | 385 km | 208 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Central Region | 240 mi | 386 km | 208 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Mtwara | 267 mi | 430 km | 232 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Morogoro | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ruvuma by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma. 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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| Ruvuma (You) | Tanzania | 1,190,348 | 63,669 | 10.44 |
| Njombe | Tanzania | 702,097 | 21,347 | 17.75 |
| Northern Region | Malawi | — | 26,931 | — |
| Niassa Province | Mozambique | 1,810,794 | 122,827 | 8.41 |
| Iringa | Tanzania | 941,238 | 35,503 | 13.37 |
| Mbeya | Tanzania | 2,707,410 | 62,420 | 37.12 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | Mozambique | 2,320,261 | 78,778 | 19.08 |
| Lindi | Tanzania | 864,652 | 66,040 | 8.04 |
| Central Region | Malawi | — | 35,592 | — |
| Mtwara | Tanzania | 1,270,854 | 16,710 | 32.63 |
| Morogoro | Tanzania | 2,218,492 | 70,624 | 13.68 |
How does Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma 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 |
Ruvuma is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma.
Knowing the distance from Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma 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 Ruvuma 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.