# Mkonze Ward, Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region – Villages

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

Ward · Dodoma Urban District 

# Mkonze

Mkonze is a ward of Tanzania in Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region. It covers **80.8 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 80.8km²
- 8mapped services

## Where is Mkonze?

Mkonze 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 8 other wards: [Hazina](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/hazina/), [Kikuyu Kaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/kikuyu-kaskazini/), [Kikuyu Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/kikuyu-kusini/), [Kizota](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/kizota/), [Mbabala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/mbabala/), [Mpunguzi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/mpunguzi/), [Ntyuka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/ntyuka/) and [Zuzu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/zuzu/). By area it is the 2037th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.1% of [Dodoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/). The centre of Mkonze is about 8.4 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.2212° S, 35.6820° 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 Mkonze

### Nearby, outside Mkonze

- Kigamboni Mtaa · viewpoint, Kikuyu Kaskazini6.6 km
- Museum for Geoscience · museum, Tambukareli8.3 km
- Old Train · attraction, Tambukareli8.6 km
- mashuja monument · monument, Tambukareli8.6 km
- Chinangali park · theme park, Kiwanja cha ndege8.8 km
- BI.MSIGWA HOSTEL · castle or fort, Mnadani12 km
- CCM · monument, Iyumbu13 km
- GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK · attraction, Mnadani13 km
- White house genge · viewpoint, Mnadani13 km
- MAMA EVER HOUSE · castle or fort, Mnadani14 km
- Ray Mark Farm · attraction, Miyuji16 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: Mkonze

- 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) · Dodoma9.9 km

### Nearest railway station

Dodoma (Ntyuka), 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 06:44, sunset around 18:30).

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 Mkonze

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Mkonze.

- Michese
- Mkonze

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 Mkonze

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Chamwino · 1,226 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 Mkonze 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 Mkonze

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital mkonze · Mkonze 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.23674&mlon=35.71238#map=17/-6.23674/35.71238) 

Bank CRDB Majengo Branch · Majengo 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17827&mlon=35.74054#map=17/-6.17827/35.74054) 

ATM NMB · Tambukareli 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18072&mlon=35.74700#map=17/-6.18072/35.74700) 

Petrol pump Ijenga Gas Station · Kikuyu Kusini 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20114&mlon=35.73316#map=17/-6.20114/35.73316) 

Hotel Rehema Lodge · Mkonze 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.21556&mlon=35.72729#map=17/-6.21556/35.72729) 

Mall IVYTREND STORE · Tambukareli 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18045&mlon=35.74480#map=17/-6.18045/35.74480) 

School Michese Primary School · Mkonze 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20981&mlon=35.67762#map=17/-6.20981/35.67762) 

College St. John's University of Tanzania · Kikuyu Kaskazini 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19637&mlon=35.72944#map=17/-6.19637/35.72944) 

Police station Traffic police, Dodoma · Kilimani 7.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18402&mlon=35.74249#map=17/-6.18402/35.74249) 

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 Mkonze

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels1
- Schools5
- 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
- Dom-Makulu
- Hazina
- Hombolo
- Ipagala
- Ipala
- Iyumbu
- Kikombo
- Kikuyu Kaskazini
- Kikuyu Kusini
- Kilimani
- Kiwanja cha ndege
- Kizota
- Madukani
- Majengo
- Makole
- Makutupora
- Mbabala
- Mbalawala
- Miyuji
- Mnadani
- Mpunguzi
- Msalato
- Mtumba
- Nala
- Ngh'ongh'onha
- Ntyuka
- Nzuguni
- Tambukareli
- Uhuru
- Viwandani
- Zuzu

## Quick answers

- Where is Mkonze?In Dodoma Urban District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mkonze?Hazina, Kikuyu Kaskazini, Kikuyu Kusini, Kizota, Mbabala, Mpunguzi, Ntyuka and Zuzu
- What is there to see in Mkonze?Kigamboni Mtaa, Museum for Geoscience, Old Train, mashuja monument
- What time zone is Mkonze in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mkonze?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mkonze?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mkonze?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Mkonze?Chamwino (1,226 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mkonze?February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mkonze?mkonze, about 3.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mkonze?CRDB Majengo Branch, about 8.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mkonze?NMB, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mkonze?Ijenga Gas Station, about 6.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mkonze?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mkonze?TZ0105221 (OCHA common operational dataset)