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Simiyu, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Simiyu, Tanzania

Sunday, 12 July 2026
06:48:01 EAT
Capital: Bariadi
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,584,157
Area: 25,212.00 km²
State Code: SI

States Near To Simiyu


Find states and regions closest to Simiyu 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

📍 Simiyu 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 Simiyu from our regional database:

Capital CityBariadi
Total Population1,584,157
Land Area25,212 km²
Population Density37.47 / km²
Center Latitude-2.8309° N
Center Longitude34.1532° E
Average Elevation1,377 m (4,517 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mara Mara73 mi117 km63 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Shinyanga Shinyanga77 mi124 km67 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mwanza Mwanza88 mi142 km76 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Migori County Migori County132 mi213 km115 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Geita Geita133 mi214 km115 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Singida Singida144 mi232 km125 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kisii County Kisii County146 mi235 km127 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Narok County Narok County149 mi241 km130 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County153 mi246 km133 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County161 mi259 km140 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Simiyu


Explore countries nearest to Simiyu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Simiyu 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 Simiyu. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Simiyu (You)Tanzania1,584,15725,21237.47
MaraTanzania1,743,83021,76046.61
ShinyangaTanzania1,534,80818,90143.25
MwanzaTanzania2,772,5099,46768.53
Migori CountyKenya1,150,0002,586443.00
GeitaTanzania1,739,53020,05438.51
SingidaTanzania1,370,63749,34015.93
Kisii CountyKenya1,400,0001,3181,062.30
Narok CountyKenya1,200,00017,92166.90
Homa Bay CountyKenya1,200,0003,155380.40
Bomet CountyKenya950,0001,630475.50

🏆 Tanzania State Rankings

How does Simiyu 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 Simiyu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Dar es Salaam Region2,791,063
Mwanza2,772,509
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 – Simiyu, Tanzania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Simiyu is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Simiyu 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 Simiyu to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Simiyu 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 Simiyu

This page also lists countries nearest to Simiyu 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 Simiyu 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 Simiyu.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Simiyu 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Simiyu

How is the distance from Simiyu 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 Simiyu map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Simiyu mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Simiyu 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 Simiyu in Tanzania?

See the States Near To Simiyu 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 Simiyu 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.