Ward · Ngara District
# Murukulazo

Murukulazo is a ward of Tanzania in Ngara District, Kagera Region. It covers 115.9 km². 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 116 km²
- 7 mapped services
- 1,589 m typical elevation

## Where is Murukulazo?

Murukulazo lies in Ngara District, Kagera Region, Tanzania. It borders 3 other wards: Ntobeye, Nyamiyaga and Rusumo. By area it is the 1610th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.5% of Ngara District. The centre of Murukulazo is about 695 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 2.4198° S, 30.7229° 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 Murukulazo

### Nearby, outside Murukulazo
- Rusumo Falls · waterfall, Rusumo 7.9 km
- Mukajagari Bridge · viewpoint, Rusumo 11 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: Murukulazo
- 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 71 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 82 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 06:57, 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 Murukulazo

Open gazetteers list 11 villages, towns and localities in Murukulazo. Settlements here lie between about 1,393 m and 1,651 m above sea level (median 1,589 m).
- Bulengo
- Kabuye A
- Kagari
- Kyenda
- Mbinyange
- Mu Rukurazo
- Murgwanza
- Murukulazo
- Nakatunga
- Nyakiziba
- Nyamala

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Murukulazo

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Shunga · 1,571 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 Murukulazo 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 Murukulazo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nyamiaga Hospital · Ngara Mjini | 10 km | Map |
| Bank | Platinum Credit Ltd · Ngara Mjini | 12 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Ngara Oil · Ngara Mjini | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | HJ Guest House · Rusumo | 9.2 km | Map |
| School | Nyakiziba Primary School · Murukulazo | 0.1 km | Map |
| College | Murgwanza class 2 · Ngara Mjini | 12 km | Map |
| Police station | Ngara Police Post · Ngara Mjini | 12 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 Murukulazo

Places mapped inside Murukulazo in open map data, by type.
- Schools 7

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
- Mbuba
- Muganza
- Mugoma
- Murusagamba
- Ngara Mjini
- Ntobeye
- Nyakisasa
- Nyamiyaga
- Rulenge
- Rusumo

## Quick answers
- Where is Murukulazo? In Ngara District, Kagera Region, Tanzania
- What borders Murukulazo? Ntobeye, Nyamiyaga and Rusumo
- What is there to see in Murukulazo? Rusumo Falls, Mukajagari Bridge
- What time zone is Murukulazo in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Murukulazo? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Murukulazo? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Murukulazo? 11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Murukulazo? Settlements lie between 1,393 m and 1,651 m
- What is the highest point in Murukulazo? Shunga (1,571 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Murukulazo? January to February and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Murukulazo? Nyamiaga Hospital, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Murukulazo? Platinum Credit Ltd, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Murukulazo? Ngara Oil, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Murukulazo? TZ1805191 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 115.9 km²
- P-code: TZ1805191
- District: Ngara District

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