# Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania – Population & Districts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/

Region · Tanzania 

# Kaskazini Unguja Region

Kaskazini Unguja Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated **249,725 people** in 2020 on 464 km² (about 538 per km²). Its main town is Mkokotoni. It is divided into 2 districts. 203 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 547 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 249,725people (2020)
- 464km²
- 2districts
- 547mapped services

## How many people live in Kaskazini Unguja Region?

Kaskazini Unguja Region had an estimated **249,725 people** in 2020 — 0.4% of Tanzania, 28th of 31 regions. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 464 km², that is about **538 people per km²**, 3rd of 31 regions.

41.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****39,467**

5–9 ****33,302**

10–14 ****30,889**

15–19 ****29,466**

20–24 ****23,597**

25–29 ****17,569**

30–34 ****13,866**

35–39 ****13,029**

40–44 ****12,347**

45–49 ****12,207**

50–54 ****7,420**

55–59 ****5,216**

60–64 ****4,167**

65–69 ****2,850**

70–74 ****2,281**

75–79 ****1,120**

80+ ****932**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Kaskazini Unguja Region?

Kaskazini Unguja Region lies in [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other regions: [Kusini Unguja Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/) and [Mjini Magharibi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/). By area it is the 30th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 0.1% of [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). The centre of Kaskazini Unguja Region is about 394 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 5.8822° S, 39.2931° 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 Kaskazini Unguja Region

OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Kaskazini Unguja Region: 15 attractions; 4 viewpoints; 2 zoos; 2 beachs; 2 aquariums; 1 cave; 1 museum.

- mnarani turtles conservation ponds · museum
- Matemwe · beach
- Muyuni Beach · beach
- Coral cavern Mangapwani · viewpoint
- Kiwengwa cave · viewpoint
- Slave Chamber · viewpoint
- Sunrise View · viewpoint
- Fukuchani Ruins · attraction
- Full moon party · attraction
- Happy Life Rock · attraction
- Hope Dhow · attraction
- Issa Spice Farm · attraction
- Kiwengwa Caves · attraction
- Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond · attraction
- Nungwi Lighthouse (Il Faro) · attraction
- Slave chamber · attraction
- Turtle · attraction
- WWII Bunkers · attraction
- Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation · attraction
- Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation (Zoo) · attraction
- Zanzibar Reef Walking Tour · attraction
- Саve fukuchani · attraction
- Baraka Natural Aquarium · aquarium
- Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo · zoo
- Kilosa zoo · zoo
- Nungwi Marine Turtles Mnarani · aquarium
- Tazari caves · cave

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: Kaskazini Unguja Region

- 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

- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar39 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga91 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:16).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:18 18:44 12.4 h 

Feb 06:28 18:45 12.3 h 

Mar 06:28 18:36 12.1 h 

Apr 06:23 18:22 12.0 h 

May 06:23 18:14 11.9 h 

Jun 06:29 18:16 11.8 h 

Jul 06:34 18:22 11.8 h 

Aug 06:30 18:25 11.9 h 

Sep 06:16 18:20 12.1 h 

Oct 06:01 18:15 12.2 h 

Nov 05:56 18:19 12.4 h 

Dec 06:04 18:31 12.5 h 

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.

## Districts of Kaskazini Unguja Region

District People per km² Area km² Wards Services 

[Kaskazini A District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/) 128,663 560 230 36 432 

[Kaskazini B District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-b/) 121,062 516 235 29 115 

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); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Largest towns in Kaskazini Unguja Region

- Nungwi30,762
- Kijini3,720
- Gamba3,644
- Mkokotoni2,572
- Kiwengwa2,429

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kaskazini Unguja Region

Named natural and historic features inside Kaskazini Unguja Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.

- Kitope River
- Mto Kipange
- Mto Mawe
- Mto Mchanga
- Mto Mwanakombo
- Mto wa Maji
- Mto wa Pwani
- Zingwe Zingwe River

### Coast and islands

8 headlands; 6 islands; 1 bay.

- Daloni Island
- Jito la Kiwani
- Kisiwa Pili
- Makutani
- Mnemba Island
- Mwana wa Mwana
- Ras Bwechano
- Ras Fundioni
- Ras Kinunduni
- Ras Kiyomoni
- Ras Makutani
- Ras Manooni
- Ras Mbuyuni
- Ras Msikitini
- Tumbatu Island

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.

- Kijini Hill · 38 m
- Kigunguli Hill · 34 m
- Uwemba Hill · 32 m
- Pale Hill · 30 m

### History

1 ruin.

- Frasers Mill Ruin

### Getting around

3 lighthouses.

- Mangapwani Lighthouse
- Ras Nungwi Lighthouse
- Tumbatu Lighthouse

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 Kaskazini Unguja Region and the best time to visit

In Kaskazini Unguja Region, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,007 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (256 mm) and the driest Jul (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 62 

Feb 28 51 

Mar 29 119 

Apr 28 256 

May 27 186 

Jun 26 29 

Jul 25 13 

Aug 25 14 

Sep 26 22 

Oct 27 64 

Nov 28 101 

Dec 28 92 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaskazini Unguja Region

Places mapped inside Kaskazini Unguja Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals18
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels281
- Schools93
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants133
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kaskazini Unguja Region?In Tanzania
- What is the population of Kaskazini Unguja Region?249,725 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaskazini Unguja Region?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaskazini Unguja Region?About 538 people per km²
- What borders Kaskazini Unguja Region?Kusini Unguja Region and Mjini Magharibi Region
- What is there to see in Kaskazini Unguja Region?Baraka Natural Aquarium, Coral cavern Mangapwani, Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo, Fukuchani Ruins
- What time zone is Kaskazini Unguja Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kaskazini Unguja Region?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kaskazini Unguja Region?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kaskazini Unguja Region?Nungwi
- What is the highest point in Kaskazini Unguja Region?Kijini Hill (38 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kaskazini Unguja Region?June to November
- How many hospitals are in Kaskazini Unguja Region?18 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaskazini Unguja Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaskazini Unguja Region?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaskazini Unguja Region?TZ51 (OCHA common operational dataset)