Ward · Ilala District
# Msongola

Msongola is a ward of Tanzania in Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region. It covers 65.1 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 65.1 km²
- 9 mapped services

## Where is Msongola?

Msongola lies in Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other wards: Chamazi, Chanika, Kivule, Majohe, Mkuranga and Tambani. By area it is the 2230th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 17.8% of Ilala District. The centre of Msongola is about 387 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 26 km from Dar es Salaam, the main town of Ilala District. The centre point is at 7.0184° S, 39.1343° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Msongola

### Nearby, outside Msongola
- Makabulini · viewpoint, Ukonga 16 km
- maria · attraction, Mbagala 19 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

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

## Know before you go: Msongola
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 18 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 89 km

### Nearest railway station

Mwakanga (Pugu), about 12 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); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Msongola

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Msongola.
- Kitonga
- Mbondole
- Mvuleni
- Yangeyanye

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Msongola 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Msongola
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Kivule District Hospital · Msongola | 8.2 km | Map |
| Bank | NMB · Mkuranga | 14 km | Map |
| ATM | NMB airport · Kipawa | 18 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Songosongo pipe lines · Majohe | 13 km | Map |
| Hotel | White Hourse Hotel · Pugu | 11 km | Map |
| Mall | Mkulu Mall · Pugu | 14 km | Map |
| School | Kidole Primary School · Msongola | 0.6 km | Map |
| College | St.Francis Technical College · Pugu | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Chanika Police Post · Chanika | 6.7 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Msongola

Places mapped inside Msongola in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 7
- Restaurants 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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
- Kipawa
- Kisutu
- Kitunda
- Kivukoni
- Kivule
- Kiwalani
- Majohe
- Mchafukoge
- Mchikichini
- Pugu
- Segerea
- Tabata
- Ukonga
- Upanga Magharibi
- Upanga Mashariki
- Vingunguti

## Quick answers
- Where is Msongola? In Ilala District, Dar-es-salaam Region, Tanzania
- What borders Msongola? Chamazi, Chanika, Kivule, Majohe, Mkuranga and Tambani
- What is there to see in Msongola? Makabulini, maria
- What time zone is Msongola in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Msongola? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Msongola? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Msongola? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Msongola? January to February and June to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Msongola? Kivule District Hospital, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Msongola? NMB, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Msongola? NMB airport, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Msongola? Songosongo pipe lines, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Msongola? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Msongola? TZ0702032 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 65.1 km²
- P-code: TZ0702032
- District: Ilala District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/msongola/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.