# Kijini Ward, Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region

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Ward · Kaskazini A District 

# Kijini

Kijini is a ward of Tanzania in Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region. It covers **25.7 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 25.7km²
- 11mapped services
- 36 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kijini?

Kijini lies in [Kaskazini A District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/), [Kaskazini Unguja Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 9 other wards: [Bwereu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/bwereu/), [Fukuchani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/fukuchani/), [Kibeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/kibeni/), [Kidombo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/kidombo/), [Kidoti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/kidoti/), [Kigomani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/kigomani/), [Matemwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/matemwe/), [Muwange](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/muwange/) and [Potowa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/potowa/). By area it is the 2797th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 11.2% of [Kaskazini A District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/kaskazini-a/). The centre of Kijini is about 398 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 8.0 km from Mkokotoni, the main town of Kaskazini A District. The centre point is at 5.8424° S, 39.3194° 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 Kijini

### Nearby, outside Kijini

- Саve fukuchani · attraction, Fukuchani3.4 km
- Turtle · attraction, Fukuchani3.7 km
- Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo · zoo, Fukuchani3.7 km
- Fukuchani Ruins · attraction, Fukuchani3.9 km
- Matemwe · beach, Kigomani4.3 km
- Muyuni Beach · beach, Kidoti5.9 km
- Issa Spice Farm · attraction, Chutama6.4 km
- Tazari caves · cave, Tazari7.5 km
- Hope Dhow · attraction, Kilindi10 km
- Full moon party · attraction, Kilindi11 km
- Sunrise View · viewpoint, Nungwi13 km
- Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation · attraction, Nungwi13 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: Kijini

- 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) · Zanzibar43 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga88 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).

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 Kijini

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Kijini. The largest with a recorded population: Kijini (3,720). Settlements here lie between about 23 m and 38 m above sea level (median 36 m).

- Kijage
- Kijini
- Kimembe
- Kureke
- Makunge
- Panga Punju

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 Kijini

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

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Mnemba Island

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kijini Hill · 38 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 Kijini and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kaskazini A District, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kijini

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kivunge District Hospital · Kivunge 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.87958&mlon=39.28445#map=17/-5.87958/39.28445) 

Bank People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) · Kiwengwa 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.98908&mlon=39.37244#map=17/-5.98908/39.37244) 

ATM NMB Bank ATM · Kidimni 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13030&mlon=39.30683#map=17/-6.13030/39.30683) 

Petrol pump Petrol · Matemwe 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.87515&mlon=39.34750#map=17/-5.87515/39.34750) 

Hotel Mamamapambo Boutique Hotel Zanzibar · Bwereu 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.81441&mlon=39.30386#map=17/-5.81441/39.30386) 

Mall Kwa hassan supu · Mwembe Makumbi 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.14995&mlon=39.20980#map=17/-6.14995/39.20980) 

School Skuli ya MaandaliziKijini Primary School · Kijini 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.83963&mlon=39.33057#map=17/-5.83963/39.33057) 

College Barefoot College · Kinyasini 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.96767&mlon=39.31262#map=17/-5.96767/39.31262) 

Police station post police · Mahonda 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-5.99402&mlon=39.25203#map=17/-5.99402/39.25203) 

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 Kijini

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

- Hotels3
- Schools3
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants4

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 Kaskazini A District

- Bandamaji
- Bwereu
- Chaani Kubwa
- Chaani Masingini
- Chutama
- Fukuchani
- Gamba
- Jongowe
- Kandwi
- Kibeni
- Kidombo
- Kidoti
- Kigomani
- Kigunda
- Kikobweni
- Kilimani
- Kilindi
- Kinyasini
- Kisongoni
- Kivunge
- Matemwe
- Mcheza Shauri
- Mkokotoni
- Mkwajuni
- Moga
- Mto wa Pwani
- Muwange
- Nungwi
- Pale
- Pitanazako
- Potowa
- Pwani Mchangani
- Tazari
- Tumbatu Gomani
- Uvivini

## Quick answers

- Where is Kijini?In Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Kijini?Bwereu, Fukuchani, Kibeni, Kidombo, Kidoti, Kigomani, Matemwe, Muwange and Potowa
- What is there to see in Kijini?Саve fukuchani, Turtle, Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo, Fukuchani Ruins
- What time zone is Kijini in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kijini?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kijini?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kijini?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kijini?Settlements lie between 23 m and 38 m
- What is the highest point in Kijini?Kijini Hill (38 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kijini?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kijini?Kivunge District Hospital, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kijini?People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ), about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kijini?NMB Bank ATM, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kijini?Petrol, about 4.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kijini?TZ5101181 (OCHA common operational dataset)