The city sits on the eastern edge of Lake Victoria, close to the International borders of Tanzania with Kenya and Uganda. Musoma is located approximately 60 kilometers (37 mi), directly south of the geographical point where the borders of the three East African countries intersect. The town is located approximately 190 kilometers (120 mi), by road, northeast of Mwanza, the nearest large city. Musoma lies approximately 480 kilometers (300 mi), by road, northwest of Arusha, the location of the headquarters of the East African Community. The coordinates of Musoma are:1° 30' 0.00"S, 33° 48' 0.00"E (Latitude:-1.5000; Longitude:33.8000)
