Ward · Ngara District
# Mbuba

Mbuba is a ward of Tanzania in Ngara District, Kagera Region. It covers 95.8 km². 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 95.8 km²
- 5 mapped services
- 1,455 m typical elevation

## Where is Mbuba?

Mbuba lies in Ngara District, Kagera Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other wards: Bukiriro, Kabanga, Kanazi, Kibimba, Nyakisasa and Rulenge. By area it is the 1826th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 2.9% of Ngara District. The centre of Mbuba is about 693 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 2.6328° S, 30.5985° 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 Mbuba

### Nearby, outside Mbuba
- Mukajagari Bridge · viewpoint, Rusumo 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: Mbuba
- 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
- Kirundo Airport (KRE) · Kirundo 57 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 90 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:44) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 18:56).

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 Mbuba

Open gazetteers list 6 villages, towns and localities in Mbuba.
- Kanyinya
- Kazingati
- Keza
- Kumwendo
- Mbuba
- Mukutanga B

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbuba

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Kigarama · 1,448 m
- Kisozi · 1,330 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 Mbuba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ngara District, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jun (20 °C). About 1,193 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (180 mm) and the driest Jul (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 111 |
| Feb | 21 | 100 |
| Mar | 21 | 151 |
| Apr | 20 | 164 |
| May | 20 | 100 |
| Jun | 20 | 30 |
| Jul | 20 | 18 |
| Aug | 21 | 35 |
| Sep | 22 | 64 |
| Oct | 21 | 117 |
| Nov | 20 | 180 |
| Dec | 20 | 124 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbuba
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Dispensary Munjebwe · Rulenge | 8.7 km | Map |
| Bank | Ngara Postal Bank · Ngara Mjini | 15 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | NGARA OIL GAS STATION · Ngara Mjini | 15 km | Map |
| Hotel | Moorland Premium Hotel · Ngara Mjini | 14 km | Map |
| School | Mbuba Primary School · Mbuba | 3.2 km | Map |
| College | Moonshine Training institute · Ngara Mjini | 15 km | Map |
| Police station | Ngara Police Post · Ngara Mjini | 15 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 Mbuba

Places mapped inside Mbuba in open map data, by type.
- Schools 5

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 Ngara District
- Bugarama
- Bukiriro
- Kabanga
- Kanazi
- Kasulo
- Keza
- Kibimba
- Kirushya
- Mabawe
- Muganza
- Mugoma
- Murukulazo
- Murusagamba
- Ngara Mjini
- Ntobeye
- Nyakisasa
- Nyamiyaga
- Rulenge
- Rusumo

## Quick answers
- Where is Mbuba? In Ngara District, Kagera Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mbuba? Bukiriro, Kabanga, Kanazi, Kibimba, Nyakisasa and Rulenge
- What is there to see in Mbuba? Mukajagari Bridge
- What time zone is Mbuba in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbuba? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbuba? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbuba? 6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Mbuba? Kigarama (1,448 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbuba? January to February and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mbuba? Dispensary Munjebwe, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mbuba? Ngara Postal Bank, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mbuba? NGARA OIL GAS STATION, about 15 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mbuba? TZ1805181 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 95.8 km²
- P-code: TZ1805181
- District: Ngara District

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