District · Kaskazini Unguja Region
# Kaskazini B District

Kaskazini B District is a district of Tanzania in Kaskazini Unguja Region. It had an estimated 121,062 people in 2020 on 235 km² (about 516 per km²). It is divided into 29 wards. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 115 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 121,062 people (2020)
- 235 km²
- 29 wards
- 115 mapped services

## How many people live in Kaskazini B District?

Kaskazini B District had an estimated 121,062 people in 2020 — 48.5% of Kaskazini Unguja Region, 151st of 168 districts. There are 964 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kaskazini Unguja Region figure of 988). Spread over 235 km², that is about 516 people per km², 23rd of 168 districts.

41.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Kaskazini Unguja Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 19,629
- 5–9 15,949
- 10–14 14,739
- 15–19 14,296
- 20–24 11,631
- 25–29 8,807
- 30–34 7,034
- 35–39 6,197
- 40–44 6,135
- 45–49 5,673
- 50–54 3,375
- 55–59 2,426
- 60–64 1,913
- 65–69 1,310
- 70–74 1,042
- 75–79 518
- 80+ 388

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kaskazini B District?

Kaskazini B District lies in Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania. It borders 3 other districts: Kaskazini A District, Kati District and Magharibi District. By area it is the 157th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 50.5% of Kaskazini Unguja Region. The centre of Kaskazini B District is about 388 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 10 km from Mkokotoni, the main town of Kaskazini Unguja Region. The centre point is at 5.9661° S, 39.2435° 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 Kaskazini B District

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Kaskazini B District: 3 attractions; 3 viewpoints.
- Coral cavern Mangapwani · viewpoint
- Kiwengwa cave · viewpoint
- Slave Chamber · viewpoint
- Kiwengwa Caves · attraction
- Slave chamber · attraction
- WWII Bunkers · attraction

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: Kaskazini B District
- 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 29 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 99 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.

## Wards of Kaskazini B District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Donge Mchangani | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Donge Karange | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Donge Kipange | 7.1 | 4 | 1 |
| Donge Mbiji | 3.1 | 5 | 0 |
| Donge Mtambile | 1.5 | 7 | 2 |
| Donge Vijibweni | 6.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Fujoni | 5.1 | 5 | 3 |
| Kidanzini | 7.8 | 0 | 2 |
| Kilombero | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Kinduni | 6.2 | 5 | 1 |
| Kiomba Mvua | 4.3 | 8 | 2 |
| Kitope | 8.7 | 7 | 3 |
| Kiwengwa | 24 | 2 | 69 |
| Mafufuni | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Mahonda | 3.7 | 0 | 4 |
| Makoba | 5.1 | 7 | 3 |
| Mangapwani | 5.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Matetema | 4.7 | 2 | 2 |
| Mbaleni | 10.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mgambo | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| Misufini | 8.3 | 2 | 2 |
| Mkadini | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Mkataleni | 7.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mnyimbi | 5.7 | 4 | 2 |
| Muwanda | 5.7 | 2 | 1 |
| Njia ya Mtoni | 5.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pangeni | 6.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Upenja | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| Zingwe Zingwe | 6.5 | 6 | 1 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Kaskazini B District

Open gazetteers list 111 villages, towns and localities in Kaskazini B District. The largest with a recorded population: Kiwengwa (2,429). Settlements here lie between about 2 m and 92 m above sea level (median 44 m).
- Banda Maji
- Bondeni
- Bububu
- Bumbwini
- Bwaga
- Changalaweni
- Chanjani
- Chechele
- Dola
- Donge
- Donge Kewera
- Donge Kichavyani
- Donge Kisima Wifu
- Donge Kiungani
- Dunguie
- Fujoni
- Fumwali
- Fungoma
- Gulioni
- Jangwani
- Jengandege
- Jongowe
- Karange
- Kazole
- Kichanga
- Kichwele
- Kidagoni
- Kiduka Kongwe
- Kidutani
- Kigongoni
- Kijimoto
- Kikobweni
- Kilombero
- Kinduni
- Kinduni Mchonga
- Kinyasini
- Kipange
- Kisimani
- Kisongoni
- Kitaluni
- Kitope
- Kitope Mchungwani
- Kitope Mkumbi
- Kitungani
- Kiunduu
- Kiungani
- Kiwengwa
- Kiziwa Nyambo
- Kiziwani
- Machungwa Miwili
- Mafufuni
- Mahonda
- Mahonda Mkataleni
- Mahonda Mwana Kombo
- Maji Mekundu
- Makadara
- Makoba
- Mangapwani
- Masingini
- Matetemwe
- Mbaleni
- Mbaleni Mchenzani
- Mbaleni Zingwe Zingwe
- Mbiji
- Mbiji Kiziwani
- Mchangani
- Mchonga
- Mchongomani
- Mfenesini Mkubwa
- Mgambo
- Mgambo Barabarini
- Mgambo Kinyasini
- Mgeukeni
- Mgombewa
- Mgonjoni
- Midodoni
- Migombani
- Mikindani
- Minazini
- Mji Mpia
- Mkadini
- Mkage
- Mkiwa
- Mkunguni
- Mnazi Mmoja
- Mnyimbi
- Mnyimbi Mkunguni
- Msalani
- Mtuba
- Mtundua
- Mulani
- Mvumo Cheche
- Mwanzo
- Mwembeduka
- Naihm
- Ngava
- Nguli
- Njia Kuu
- Nyanjani
- Pahama
- Paiama
- Panga Maua
- Pangaani
- Pangeni
- Punguni
- Sebleni
- Tebani
- Tunduni
- Upenja
- Zingwe Zingwe
- Ziwani

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kaskazini B District

Named natural and historic features inside Kaskazini B District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Kitope River
- Mto Mchanga
- Mto Mwanakombo
- Zingwe Zingwe River

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 bay.
- Jito la Kiwani
- Kisiwa Pili

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.
- Mangapwani Lighthouse

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 Kaskazini B District and the best time to visit

In Kaskazini B 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kaskazini B District

Places mapped inside Kaskazini B District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 8
- Banks 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 44
- Schools 38
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 17
- Police stations 1
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Kaskazini B District? In Kaskazini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kaskazini B District? 121,062 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kaskazini B District? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kaskazini B District? About 516 people per km²
- What borders Kaskazini B District? Kaskazini A District, Kati District and Magharibi District
- What is there to see in Kaskazini B District? Coral cavern Mangapwani, Kiwengwa Caves, Kiwengwa cave, Slave Chamber
- What time zone is Kaskazini B District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kaskazini B District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kaskazini B District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kaskazini B District? 111 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kaskazini B District? Settlements lie between 2 m and 92 m
- What is the best time to visit Kaskazini B District? June to November
- How many hospitals are in Kaskazini B District? 8 mapped
- How many banks are in Kaskazini B District? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kaskazini B District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kaskazini B District? TZ5102 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 234.7 km²
- P-code: TZ5102
- Region: Kaskazini Unguja Region

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