Ward · Kaskazini A District
# Uvivini

Uvivini is a ward of Tanzania in Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region. It covers 4.32 km². 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 4.3 km²
- 3 mapped services
- 16 m typical elevation

## Where is Uvivini?

Uvivini lies in Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania. It borders 2 other wards: Jongowe and Tumbatu Gomani. By area it is the 3303rd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 1.9% of Kaskazini A District. The centre of Uvivini is about 387 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 6.1 km from Mkokotoni, the main town of Kaskazini A District. The centre point is at 5.8303° S, 39.2233° 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 Uvivini

### Nearby, outside Uvivini
- Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo · zoo, Fukuchani 7.0 km
- Turtle · attraction, Fukuchani 7.0 km
- Fukuchani Ruins · attraction, Fukuchani 7.4 km
- Саve fukuchani · attraction, Fukuchani 7.6 km
- Issa Spice Farm · attraction, Chutama 10.0 km
- Tazari caves · cave, Tazari 11 km
- Hope Dhow · attraction, Kilindi 11 km
- Full moon party · attraction, Kilindi 11 km
- Zanzibar Reef Walking Tour · attraction, Nungwi 15 km
- Baraka Natural Aquarium · aquarium, Nungwi 15 km
- Kilosa zoo · zoo, Nungwi 15 km
- Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation · attraction, Nungwi 15 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: Uvivini
- 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
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 44 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 84 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); 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 Uvivini

Open gazetteers list 1 village, town or locality in Uvivini.
- Kichangani

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Uvivini

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

### Coast and islands

1 headland.
- Ras Manooni

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 Uvivini 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Uvivini
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Tumbatu hospital · Uvivini | 0.9 km | Map |
| Bank | People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) · Kiwengwa | 24 km | Map |
| ATM | NMB Bank ATM · Kidimni | 35 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | United Petrolium · Nungwi | 13 km | Map |
| Hotel | Asante Sana Beach Cottages · Fukuchani | 6.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Kwa hassan supu · Mwembe Makumbi | 36 km | Map |
| School | Skuli ya MaandaliziTumbatu B Primary School · Uvivini | 0.8 km | Map |
| College | Barefoot College · Kinyasini | 18 km | Map |
| Police station | post police · Mahonda | 18 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 Uvivini

Places mapped inside Uvivini in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 2

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 Kaskazini A District
- Bandamaji
- Bwereu
- Chaani Kubwa
- Chaani Masingini
- Chutama
- Fukuchani
- Gamba
- Jongowe
- Kandwi
- Kibeni
- Kidombo
- Kidoti
- Kigomani
- Kigunda
- Kijini
- 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

## Quick answers
- Where is Uvivini? In Kaskazini A District, Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Uvivini? Jongowe and Tumbatu Gomani
- What is there to see in Uvivini? Fukuchani Natural Aquarium and Zoo, Turtle, Fukuchani Ruins, Саve fukuchani
- What time zone is Uvivini in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Uvivini? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Uvivini? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Uvivini? 1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Uvivini? June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Uvivini? Tumbatu hospital, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Uvivini? People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ), about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Uvivini? NMB Bank ATM, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Uvivini? United Petrolium, about 13 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Uvivini? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Uvivini? TZ5101331 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 4.32 km²
- P-code: TZ5101331
- District: Kaskazini A District

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