Ward · Mbogwe District
# Nyakafulu

Nyakafulu is a ward of Tanzania in Mbogwe District, Geita Region. It covers 87.5 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 87.5 km²
- 8 mapped services
- 1,191 m typical elevation

## Where is Nyakafulu?

Nyakafulu lies in Mbogwe District, Geita Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other wards: Bukandwe, Bukombe, Lugunga and Masumbwe. By area it is the 1931st largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.8% of Mbogwe District. The centre of Nyakafulu is about 489 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.6135° S, 32.1515° E.

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

## Know before you go: Nyakafulu
- 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
- Shinyanga Airport (SHY) · Shinyanga 150 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 156 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:36) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:48).

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 Nyakafulu

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Nyakafulu. The largest with a recorded population: Masumbwe (50,000).
- Lubeho
- Masumbwe
- Nyakafulu
- Shinyanga A
- Shinyanga B

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Nyakafulu

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

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.
- Mkolongo · 1,266 m
- Mugaya · 1,186 m
- Kasoze · 1,160 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Nyakafulu and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mbogwe District, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,061 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (194 mm) and the driest Jul (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 125 |
| Feb | 23 | 116 |
| Mar | 23 | 156 |
| Apr | 22 | 135 |
| May | 22 | 46 |
| Jun | 22 | 8 |
| Jul | 22 | 3 |
| Aug | 24 | 8 |
| Sep | 26 | 20 |
| Oct | 25 | 76 |
| Nov | 23 | 194 |
| Dec | 22 | 175 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nyakafulu
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Masumbwe Health Centre · Masumbwe | 3.9 km | Map |
| Bank | Crdb bank · Masumbwe | 4.3 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Henery oil station · Masumbwe | 3.7 km | Map |
| Hotel | Lunylija · Masumbwe | 3.5 km | Map |
| School | Kasandalala Primary School · Nyakafulu | 2.9 km | Map |
| Police station | MASUMBWE POLICE STATION · Masumbwe | 4.2 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 Nyakafulu

Places mapped inside Nyakafulu in open map data, by type.
- Schools 7
- Cinemas 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 Mbogwe District
- Bukandwe
- Ikobe
- Ikunguigazi
- Ilolangulu
- Iponya
- Isebya
- Lugunga
- Lulembela
- Masumbwe
- Mbogwe
- Mgemo
- Nanda
- Ng'homolwa
- Nyasato
- Ushirika

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyakafulu? In Mbogwe District, Geita Region, Tanzania
- What borders Nyakafulu? Bukandwe, Bukombe, Lugunga and Masumbwe
- What time zone is Nyakafulu in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Nyakafulu? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Nyakafulu? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyakafulu? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Nyakafulu? Mkolongo (1,266 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nyakafulu? February and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyakafulu? Masumbwe Health Centre, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nyakafulu? Crdb bank, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyakafulu? Henery oil station, about 3.7 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Nyakafulu? TZ2503123 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 87.5 km²
- P-code: TZ2503123
- District: Mbogwe District

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