Tanga, Tanzania — GPS Coordinates
5° 4' 8.1" S, 39° 5' 55.5" E
| Country | Tanzania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 393,429 |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Tanga, Tanzania are -5.068930, 39.098750 in decimal degrees, which is 5° 4' 8.1" S, 39° 5' 55.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Tanga lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 393,429. 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 Tanga
- Sunrise
- 06:32
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:28
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 56m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Antipode
- 5.068930, -140.901250
- 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.
Tanga Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -5.068930, 39.098750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°4'8.1"S 39°5'55.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°4.136'S 39°5.925'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 510946E 9439715N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kz5g1tnz6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G6XW3JX+CGC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-5.068930,39.098750
Distances from Tanga
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matuga, Kenya | 113 km | 70 mi | NNE (28°) |
| Zanzibar | 122 km | 76 mi | S (175°) |
| Handeni | 126 km | 79 mi | WSW (251°) |
| Mombasa, Kenya | 129 km | 80 mi | NNE (29°) |
| Jomvu, Kenya | 133 km | 83 mi | NNE (25°) |
| Kibaha | 190 km | 118 mi | S (186°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Tanga, Tanzania?
Tanga is located at latitude -5.068930 and longitude 39.098750 (5° 4' 8.1" S, 39° 5' 55.5" E).
What is the population of Tanga?
Tanga has an approximate population of 393,429.
What country is Tanga in?
Tanga is located in Tanzania, Africa.
What time zone is Tanga in?
Tanga uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Tanga?
The nearest major city is Matuga, Kenya, about 113 km (70 miles) to the NNE of Tanga.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.