
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Namanga, a city in Arusha, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Namanga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Namanga | |
| District / County | Longido District | |
| State | Arusha | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 14,922 | |
| Area | 2.59 km² (1.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Arusha | #9 of 14 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Tanzanian Shilling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | TZS | |
| Symbol | Sh | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +255 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .tz | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,311 | |
| In Feet | 4,301 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -2.55 | |
| Longitude | 36.78 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.551° S 36.784° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 33' 4" S 36° 47' 2" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 33.07' S 36° 47.03' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Arusha Capital | 91 km South of Arusha | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Il, Kenya (50 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:39 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 3m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Namanga is a city situated in Arusha, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Longido District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Namanga as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Arusha
The latitude and longitude of Namanga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,311 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Namanga on the map
Namanga runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Namanga run on Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), shown with the symbol Sh. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Namanga exchange rates
To ring a number in Namanga from outside Tanzania, dial +255 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Namanga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Namanga ranks #9 of 14 cities in Arusha. It lies about 91 km South of Arusha, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Arusha market. › Cities near Namanga
Namanga has a recorded population of approximately 14,922 people. That places it #9 of 14 cities with population data in Arusha. Browse more cities in Arusha for comparison.
Namanga spans approximately 2.59 square kilometers (1.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Namanga keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 06:39 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Namanga price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Namanga currency page.
Namanga is about 91 km South of Arusha, the capital of Arusha. See cities near Namanga for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Namanga lands you closest to Il, Kenya, about 50 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Namanga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.