Current Date And Time In Songwe, Tanzania
Monday, 27 July 2026
16:43:26 EAT
Capital: Vwawa
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,173,667
Area: 27,656.00 km²
State Code: SO
Find states and regions closest to Songwe 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 Songwe from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mbeya | 68 mi | 110 km | 59 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Rukwa | 83 mi | 133 km | 72 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Province | 141 mi | 227 km | 123 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Njombe | 165 mi | 266 km | 143 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Katavi | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Region | 201 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Iringa | 222 mi | 357 km | 192 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Tabora | 241 mi | 388 km | 210 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Muchinga | 253 mi | 406 km | 219 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Dodoma | 273 mi | 439 km | 237 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Songwe by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Songwe 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 Songwe. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songwe (You) | Tanzania | 1,173,667 | 27,656 | 21.14 |
| Mbeya | Tanzania | 2,707,410 | 62,420 | 37.12 |
| Rukwa | Tanzania | 1,004,539 | 22,792 | 16.60 |
| Northern Province | Zambia | 1,519,000 | 77,650 | 10.28 |
| Njombe | Tanzania | 702,097 | 21,347 | 17.75 |
| Katavi | Tanzania | 564,604 | 45,843 | 6.00 |
| Northern Region | Malawi | — | 26,931 | — |
| Iringa | Tanzania | 941,238 | 35,503 | 13.37 |
| Tabora | Tanzania | 2,291,623 | 76,150 | 18.73 |
| Muchinga | Aland Islands | 957,000 | 87,806 | 10.90 |
| Dodoma | Tanzania | 2,083,588 | 41,311 | 28.87 |
How does Songwe 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 Songwe 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 |
Songwe is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Songwe 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 Songwe 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 Songwe 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 Songwe.
Knowing the distance from Songwe 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 Songwe map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Songwe 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 Songwe 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 Songwe 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.