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Matiri, Ruvuma, Tanzania – Tanzania Flag

Current Date And Time In Matiri, Tanzania

Friday, 14 August 2026
00:02:45 EAT
State: Ruvuma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 18,830
District: Mbinga

🌎 Matiri, Ruvuma, Tanzania – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matiri, 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 Matiri — 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

Matiri, Ruvuma Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMatiri
District / CountyMbinga
StateRuvuma
CountryTanzania
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population18,830
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Ruvuma#6 of 10 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 Meter1,324
In Feet4,344
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-10.75
Longitude34.9
Decimal Degrees (DD)10.75° S 34.9° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)10° 45' 0" S 34° 53' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)10° 45' S 34° 54' E
Location Context
Distance to Ruvuma Capital82 km East of Songea
Nearest City in Another CountryLivingstonia, Malawi (88 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🌅 06:38 PM
Day Length11h 47m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Matiri – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Matiri, Ruvuma

Matiri is a city situated in Ruvuma, Tanzania, within Africa. It falls under Mbinga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Matiri 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Matiri

The latitude and longitude of Matiri pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,324 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matiri on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Matiri

Matiri 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 Matiri

Payments and pricing in Matiri 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. › Matiri exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Matiri

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

📊 Matiri's Standing Within Ruvuma

By recorded population, Matiri ranks #6 of 10 cities in Ruvuma. It lies about 82 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 Matiri

📊 How This Matiri Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Matiri 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 Matiri to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Ruvuma market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Matiri. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Matiri

👥 What is the population of Matiri?

Matiri has a recorded population of approximately 18,830 people. That places it #6 of 10 cities with population data in Ruvuma. Browse more cities in Ruvuma for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Matiri in?

Matiri sits within Mbinga, is part of Ruvuma in Tanzania. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Matiri in?

Matiri keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:51 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Matiri?

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

📍 How far is Matiri from the state capital?

Matiri is about 82 km East of Songea, the capital of Ruvuma. See cities near Matiri for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Matiri lands you closest to Livingstonia, Malawi, about 88 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matiri sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.