Mtwara, Tanzania — GPS Coordinates
10° 16' 0.0" S, 40° 10' 60.0" E
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 140,793 |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Mtwara, Tanzania are -10.266670, 40.183330 in decimal degrees, which is 10° 16' 0.0" S, 40° 10' 60.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Mtwara lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 140,793. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Mtwara
- Sunrise
- 06:35
- local time, 7 August
- Sunset
- 18:17
- local time, 7 August
- Day length
- 11h 42m
- 7 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Antipode
- 10.266670, -139.816670
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Mtwara Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -10.266670, 40.183330
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 10°16'0.0"S 40°10'60.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 10°16.000'S 40°11.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 629589E 8864865N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kyhtd7h87
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5HX2P5MM+88P
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-10.266670,40.183330
Distances from Mtwara
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemba, Mozambique | 303 km | 188 mi | S (173°) |
| Dar es Salaam | 396 km | 246 mi | NNW (345°) |
| Kibaha | 413 km | 257 mi | NNW (340°) |
| Ifakara | 451 km | 281 mi | WNW (301°) |
| Zanzibar | 469 km | 291 mi | NNW (347°) |
| Morogoro | 473 km | 294 mi | NW (324°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Mtwara, Tanzania?
Mtwara is located at latitude -10.266670 and longitude 40.183330 (10° 16' 0.0" S, 40° 10' 60.0" E).
What is the population of Mtwara?
Mtwara has an approximate population of 140,793.
What country is Mtwara in?
Mtwara is located in Tanzania, Africa.
What time zone is Mtwara in?
Mtwara uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Mtwara?
The nearest major city is Pemba, Mozambique, about 303 km (188 miles) to the S of Mtwara.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.