
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kigonsera, a city in Ruvuma, Tanzania in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kigonsera — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kigonsera | |
| District / County | Mbinga | |
| State | Ruvuma | |
| Country | Tanzania | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,155 | |
| Area | 156.90 km² (60.58 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Ruvuma | #4 of 10 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 | 1,327 | |
| In Feet | 4,354 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -10.8 | |
| Longitude | 35.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.8° S 35.05° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 48' 0" S 35° 2' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 48' S 35° 3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ruvuma Capital | 67 km East of Songea | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Livingstonia, Malawi (105 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 | 🔥 06:51 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 46m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Kigonsera is a city situated in Ruvuma, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Mbinga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kigonsera 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 Ruvuma
The latitude and longitude of Kigonsera pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,327 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kigonsera on the map
Kigonsera 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 Kigonsera 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. › Kigonsera exchange rates
To ring a number in Kigonsera 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 Kigonsera and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kigonsera ranks #4 of 10 cities in Ruvuma. It lies about 67 km East of Songea, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ruvuma market. › Cities near Kigonsera
Kigonsera has a recorded population of approximately 22,155 people. That places it #4 of 10 cities with population data in Ruvuma. Browse more cities in Ruvuma for comparison.
Kigonsera spans approximately 156.90 square kilometers (60.58 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kigonsera keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:51 AM and sets around 06:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kigonsera price in Tanzanian shilling (TZS), written with the symbol Sh. Check live rates on our Kigonsera currency page.
Kigonsera is about 67 km East of Songea, the capital of Ruvuma. See cities near Kigonsera for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kigonsera lands you closest to Livingstonia, Malawi, about 105 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kigonsera sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.