
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chimala, a city in Mbeya, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chimala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chimala | |
| District / County | Mbarali district | |
| State | Mbeya | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,817 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Mbeya | #9 of 19 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 | 1,143 | |
| In Feet | 3,750 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -8.86 | |
| Longitude | 34.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.856° S 34.024° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 51' 23" S 34° 1' 26" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 51.38' S 34° 1.44' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Mbeya Capital | 63 km West of Mbeya | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karonga, Malawi (120 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 | 🔥 06:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:44 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Chimala is a city situated in Mbeya, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Mbarali district, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chimala 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 Mbeya
The latitude and longitude of Chimala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,143 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chimala on the map
Chimala 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 Chimala 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. › Chimala exchange rates
To ring a number in Chimala 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 Chimala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chimala ranks #9 of 19 cities in Mbeya. It lies about 63 km West of Mbeya, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mbeya market. › Cities near Chimala
Chimala has a recorded population of approximately 24,817 people. That places it #9 of 19 cities with population data in Mbeya. Browse more cities in Mbeya for comparison.
Chimala keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:53 AM and sets around 06:44 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chimala price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Chimala currency page.
Chimala is about 63 km West of Mbeya, the capital of Mbeya. See cities near Chimala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chimala lands you closest to Karonga, Malawi, about 120 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chimala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.