
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wete, a city in Pemba North, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Wete — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wete | |
| District / County | Wete District | |
| State | Pemba North | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 35,951 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Pemba North | #1 of 3 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 | 53 | |
| In Feet | 174 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -5.06 | |
| Longitude | 39.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.056° S 39.729° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 3' 21" S 39° 43' 46" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 3.35' S 39° 43.76' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Shimoni, Kenya (60 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 | 🔥 06:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Wete is a city situated in Pemba North, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Wete District, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wete as a State / Province Capital. 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 Pemba North
The latitude and longitude of Wete pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 53 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wete on the map
Wete 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 Wete 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. › Wete exchange rates
To ring a number in Wete 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 Wete and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wete ranks #1 of 3 cities in Pemba North. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Pemba North market. › Cities near Wete
Wete has a recorded population of approximately 35,951 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Pemba North. Browse more cities in Pemba North for comparison.
Wete sits within Wete District, is part of Pemba North in Tanzania. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Wete keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:26 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wete price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Wete currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wete lands you closest to Shimoni, Kenya, about 60 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wete sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.