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Current Date And Time In Makongolosi, Tanzania

Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:25:29 EAT
State: Mbeya
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 23,787
District: Chunya

🌎 Makongolosi, Mbeya, Tanzania – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Makongolosi, 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 Makongolosi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Makongolosi, Mbeya Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMakongolosi
District / CountyChunya
StateMbeya
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population23,787
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Mbeya#10 of 19 cities with population data
Currency
NameTanzanian Shilling
Code ISO-4217TZS
SymbolSh
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+255
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.tz
Elevation
In Meter1,189
In Feet3,901
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-8.4
Longitude33.15
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.4° S 33.15° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 24' 0" S 33° 8' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 24' S 33° 9' E
Location Context
Distance to Mbeya Capital65 km South-Southeast of Mbeya
Nearest City in Another CountryNakonde, Aland Islands (114 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🔥 06:56 AM
Sunset🌅 06:48 PM
Day Length11h 51m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Makongolosi – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Makongolosi, Mbeya

Makongolosi is a city situated in Mbeya, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Chunya, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Makongolosi 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Makongolosi

The latitude and longitude of Makongolosi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,189 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Makongolosi on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Makongolosi

Makongolosi 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

💰 Currency Used in Makongolosi

Payments and pricing in Makongolosi 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. › Makongolosi exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Makongolosi

To ring a number in Makongolosi 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 Makongolosi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Makongolosi's Standing Within Mbeya

By recorded population, Makongolosi ranks #10 of 19 cities in Mbeya. It lies about 65 km South-Southeast of Mbeya, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Mbeya market. › Cities near Makongolosi

📊 How This Makongolosi Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Makongolosi into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Makongolosi to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Mbeya market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Makongolosi. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Makongolosi

👥 What is the population of Makongolosi?

Makongolosi has a recorded population of approximately 23,787 people. That places it #10 of 19 cities with population data in Mbeya. Browse more cities in Mbeya for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Makongolosi in?

Makongolosi sits within Chunya, is part of Mbeya in Tanzania. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Makongolosi in?

Makongolosi keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:56 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Makongolosi?

Businesses and shops in Makongolosi price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Makongolosi currency page.

📍 How far is Makongolosi from the state capital?

Makongolosi is about 65 km South-Southeast of Mbeya, the capital of Mbeya. See cities near Makongolosi for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Makongolosi lands you closest to Nakonde, Aland Islands, about 114 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Makongolosi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.