# Dom-Makulu Ward, Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/dom-makulu/

Ward · Dodoma Urban District 

# Dom-Makulu

Dom-Makulu is a ward of Tanzania in Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region. It covers **30.2 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 29 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30.2km²
- 29mapped services
- 1,117 mtypical elevation

## Where is Dom-Makulu?

Dom-Makulu lies in [Dodoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/), [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other wards: [Ipagala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/ipagala/), [Iyumbu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/iyumbu/), [Ngh'ongh'onha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/ngh-ongh-onha/), [Ntyuka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/ntyuka/), [Nzuguni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/nzuguni/) and [Tambukareli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/tambukareli/). By area it is the 2728th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 1.2% of [Dodoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/). The centre of Dom-Makulu is about 7.0 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1780° S, 35.8028° 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 Dom-Makulu

### Nearby, outside Dom-Makulu

- CCM · monument, Iyumbu3.1 km
- Old Train · attraction, Tambukareli5.9 km
- mashuja monument · monument, Tambukareli5.9 km
- Museum for Geoscience · museum, Tambukareli6.1 km
- Chinangali park · theme park, Kiwanja cha ndege6.8 km
- Kigamboni Mtaa · viewpoint, Kikuyu Kaskazini7.8 km
- Ray Mark Farm · attraction, Miyuji8.9 km
- MAMA EVER HOUSE · castle or fort, Mnadani9.3 km
- BI.MSIGWA HOSTEL · castle or fort, Mnadani9.3 km
- White house genge · viewpoint, Mnadani9.3 km
- GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK · attraction, Mnadani9.6 km
- Kiterera · castle or fort, Msalato14 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: Dom-Makulu

- 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

- Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma5.2 km

### Nearest railway station

Dodoma (Tambukareli), about 5.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 18:29).

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 Dom-Makulu

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Dom-Makulu. The largest with a recorded population: Kisasa (10,000).

- Kisasa
- Medeli

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 Dom-Makulu

Named natural and historic features inside Dom-Makulu, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Iyumbu · 1,194 m

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 Dom-Makulu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Dodoma Urban District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 727 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (184 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 184 

Feb 23 107 

Mar 23 120 

Apr 22 78 

May 22 16 

Jun 21 2 

Jul 20 1 

Aug 22 0 

Sep 23 1 

Oct 25 9 

Nov 25 47 

Dec 24 163 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dom-Makulu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kijiji cha Matumaini · Dom-Makulu 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15360&mlon=35.80659#map=17/-6.15360/35.80659) 

Bank NBC Bank · Iyumbu 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.21749&mlon=35.80888#map=17/-6.21749/35.80888) 

ATM NBC Atm · Tambukareli 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17452&mlon=35.76275#map=17/-6.17452/35.76275) 

Petrol pump Admire Oil · Dom-Makulu 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16081&mlon=35.79442#map=17/-6.16081/35.79442) 

Hotel Four Points Hotel · Dom-Makulu 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16133&mlon=35.79941#map=17/-6.16133/35.79941) 

Mall Shoppers Plaza · Tambukareli 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17919&mlon=35.76419#map=17/-6.17919/35.76419) 

School Msangalalee Primary School · Dom-Makulu 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18665&mlon=35.79062#map=17/-6.18665/35.79062) 

College Janesa Health College · Ipagala 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15041&mlon=35.78924#map=17/-6.15041/35.78924) 

Police station Chimwaga Police Station · Iyumbu 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20525&mlon=35.79608#map=17/-6.20525/35.79608) 

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 Dom-Makulu

Places mapped inside Dom-Makulu in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels9
- Schools8
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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 Dodoma Urban District

- Chahwa
- Chamwino
- Chang'ombe
- Chigongwe
- Chihanga
- Hazina
- Hombolo
- Ipagala
- Ipala
- Iyumbu
- Kikombo
- Kikuyu Kaskazini
- Kikuyu Kusini
- Kilimani
- Kiwanja cha ndege
- Kizota
- Madukani
- Majengo
- Makole
- Makutupora
- Mbabala
- Mbalawala
- Miyuji
- Mkonze
- Mnadani
- Mpunguzi
- Msalato
- Mtumba
- Nala
- Ngh'ongh'onha
- Ntyuka
- Nzuguni
- Tambukareli
- Uhuru
- Viwandani
- Zuzu

## Quick answers

- Where is Dom-Makulu?In Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
- What borders Dom-Makulu?Ipagala, Iyumbu, Ngh'ongh'onha, Ntyuka, Nzuguni and Tambukareli
- What is there to see in Dom-Makulu?CCM, Old Train, mashuja monument, Museum for Geoscience
- What time zone is Dom-Makulu in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Dom-Makulu?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Dom-Makulu?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dom-Makulu?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Dom-Makulu?Iyumbu (1,194 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dom-Makulu?February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dom-Makulu?Kijiji cha Matumaini, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dom-Makulu?NBC Bank, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Dom-Makulu?NBC Atm, about 4.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dom-Makulu?Admire Oil, about 2.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Dom-Makulu?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dom-Makulu?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dom-Makulu?TZ0105131 (OCHA common operational dataset)