# Kipawa Ward, Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/kipawa/

Ward · Ilala District 

# Kipawa

Kipawa is a ward of Tanzania in Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region. It covers **15.7 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15.7km²
- 53mapped services
- 65 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kipawa?

Kipawa lies in [Ilala District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/), [Dar-es-salaam Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 8 other wards: [Kinyerezi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/kinyerezi/), [Kitunda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/kitunda/), [Kivule](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/kivule/), [Kiwalani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/kiwalani/), [Segerea](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/segerea/), [Ukonga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/ukonga/), [Vingunguti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/vingunguti/) and [Yombo Vituka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/yombo-vituka/). By area it is the 2944th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 4.3% of [Ilala District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/). The centre of Kipawa is about 390 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 8.9 km from Dar es Salaam, the main town of Ilala District. The centre point is at 6.8685° S, 39.2030° E.

Source: [Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tza).

## Things to see in and around Kipawa

### Nearby, outside Kipawa

- Makabulini · viewpoint, Ukonga4.0 km
- Magofu ya ladwa · museum, Segerea4.2 km
- Kiwanja cha Mpira · viewpoint, Tabata4.7 km
- Wallet · attraction, Tabata5.0 km
- Kwa minja cemetry · memorial, Temeke6.0 km
- Chang'ombe · memorial, Chang'ombe7.2 km
- maria · attraction, Mbagala7.7 km
- Twiga cement industry · viewpoint, Mchikichini8.1 km
- King's Cross Pub · attraction, Ubungo8.6 km
- Dagaa Dagaa The Culture Lodge · attraction, Ubungo8.6 km
- Massawe Park · attraction, Ubungo8.6 km
- Mwalimu Nyerere Museum · museum, Mzimuni8.8 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kipawa

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- CurrencyShilling (TZS)
- Country calling code+255
- LanguagesSwahili, English, Arabic
- Plug typesType G · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam0.7 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar72 km

### Nearest railway station

Veta (Yombo Vituka), about 1.8 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:14).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Kipawa

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Kipawa.

- Banana
- Kipawa
- Ukonga

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Kipawa

Named natural and historic features inside Kipawa, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Julius Nyerere International Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kipawa and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ilala District, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (258 mm) and the driest Jul (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 90 

Feb 28 80 

Mar 28 155 

Apr 27 258 

May 26 151 

Jun 25 24 

Jul 25 12 

Aug 25 14 

Sep 26 24 

Oct 27 68 

Nov 27 128 

Dec 28 127 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kipawa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Dispensary AIRWING · Kipawa 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86808&mlon=39.19798#map=17/-6.86808/39.19798) 

Bank NMB Bank · Kipawa 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86167&mlon=39.20777#map=17/-6.86167/39.20777) 

ATM NMB airport · Kipawa 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86618&mlon=39.20025#map=17/-6.86618/39.20025) 

Petrol pump Puma · Kipawa 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86391&mlon=39.20586#map=17/-6.86391/39.20586) 

Hotel Nairobi Motel Airport · Kipawa 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86195&mlon=39.20313#map=17/-6.86195/39.20313) 

Mall Preciouslove MiniMall · Yombo Vituka 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86895&mlon=39.23067#map=17/-6.86895/39.23067) 

School Victory driving school · Kipawa 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86463&mlon=39.20188#map=17/-6.86463/39.20188) 

College Graphics Design and Video Production VETA Kipawa ICT Center · Kipawa 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.86976&mlon=39.19123#map=17/-6.86976/39.19123) 

Police station Soldiers houses · Kipawa 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.87939&mlon=39.19416#map=17/-6.87939/39.19416) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kipawa

Places mapped inside Kipawa in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks4
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels15
- Schools13
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants7
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other wards in Ilala District

- Buguruni
- Chanika
- Gerezani
- Gongolamboto
- Ilala
- Jangwani
- Kariakoo
- Kimanga
- Kinyerezi
- Kisutu
- Kitunda
- Kivukoni
- Kivule
- Kiwalani
- Majohe
- Mchafukoge
- Mchikichini
- Msongola
- Pugu
- Segerea
- Tabata
- Ukonga
- Upanga Magharibi
- Upanga Mashariki
- Vingunguti

## Quick answers

- Where is Kipawa?In Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region, Tanzania
- What borders Kipawa?Kinyerezi, Kitunda, Kivule, Kiwalani, Segerea, Ukonga, Vingunguti and Yombo Vituka
- What is there to see in Kipawa?Makabulini, Magofu ya ladwa, Kiwanja cha Mpira, Wallet
- What time zone is Kipawa in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kipawa?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kipawa?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kipawa?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Kipawa?January to February and June to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kipawa?Dispensary AIRWING, about 0.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kipawa?NMB Bank, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kipawa?NMB airport, about 0.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kipawa?Puma, about 0.6 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kipawa?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Kipawa?4 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kipawa?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kipawa?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kipawa?TZ0702092 (OCHA common operational dataset)