
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Makumbako, a city in Njombe, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Makumbako — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Makumbako | |
| District / County | Makambako Town | |
| State | Njombe | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 116,232 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Njombe | #1 of 7 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 | 1,651 | |
| In Feet | 5,417 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -8.85 | |
| Longitude | 34.83 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.85° S 34.833° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 50' 60" S 34° 49' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 51' S 34° 50' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Njombe Capital | 56 km South of Njombe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Karonga, Malawi (156 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 | 🔥 06:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:40 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Makumbako is a city situated in Njombe, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Makambako Town, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Makumbako 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 Njombe
The latitude and longitude of Makumbako pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,651 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Makumbako on the map
Makumbako 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 Makumbako 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. › Makumbako exchange rates
To ring a number in Makumbako 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 Makumbako and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Makumbako ranks #1 of 7 cities in Njombe. It lies about 56 km South of Njombe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Njombe market. › Cities near Makumbako
Makumbako has a recorded population of approximately 116,232 people. That places it #1 of 7 cities with population data in Njombe. Browse more cities in Njombe for comparison.
Makumbako keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:50 AM and sets around 06:40 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Makumbako price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Makumbako currency page.
Makumbako is about 56 km South of Njombe, the capital of Njombe. See cities near Makumbako for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Makumbako lands you closest to Karonga, Malawi, about 156 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Makumbako sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.