Ward · Kasulu District
# Muzye

Muzye is a ward of Tanzania in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region. It covers 46.5 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 46.5 km²
- 5 mapped services

## Where is Muzye?

Muzye lies in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other wards: Bugaga, Kigembe, Muhunga and Rungwe Mpya. By area it is the 2493rd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.6% of Kasulu District. The centre of Muzye is about 650 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 4.7294° S, 30.0451° 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 Muzye

### Nearby, outside Muzye
- secondary school nkunditsi · viewpoint, Bugaga 4.1 km
- Akingi hilla · attraction, Rusesa 9.5 km
- Madaraja mengi · attraction, Kwaga 14 km
- Kigembe Village · attraction, Kigembe 14 km
- Kigembe Market · attraction, Kigembe 14 km
- Kwaga institutional area · attraction, Kwaga 14 km
- Kwaga. Aglican · attraction, Kwaga 15 km
- Nyansha hill · attraction, Nyansha 16 km
- Kwaga entry · attraction, Kwaga 17 km
- Chicken Shed · attraction, Rusesa 18 km
- Zuzu seasonal Swamp · attraction, Rusesa 18 km
- Kumsitu · viewpoint, Rusesa 18 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: Muzye
- 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
- Kigoma Airport (TKQ) · Kigoma 45 km
- Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega 147 km

### Nearest railway station

Kazuramimba (Kazuramimba), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:43) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:04, sunset around 18:55).

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 Muzye

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Muzye.
- Mutara
- Muzye

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

## Weather in Muzye and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kasulu District, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (22 °C). About 1,098 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (191 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 170 |
| Feb | 22 | 125 |
| Mar | 22 | 149 |
| Apr | 22 | 132 |
| May | 22 | 46 |
| Jun | 22 | 6 |
| Jul | 22 | 4 |
| Aug | 24 | 9 |
| Sep | 26 | 20 |
| Oct | 26 | 64 |
| Nov | 23 | 191 |
| Dec | 22 | 183 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Muzye
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Rusesa Health Centre · Rusesa | 11 km | Map |
| Bank | CRDB · Kasulu Mjini | 18 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Muholeza · Nyansha | 17 km | Map |
| Hotel | Kudyama Guest House · Nyansha | 16 km | Map |
| School | Mtara Primary School · Muzye | 0.8 km | Map |
| College | Kasulu Veta · Nyumbigwa | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Kwaga Police Post · Kwaga | 14 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 Muzye

Places mapped inside Muzye in open map data, by type.
- Schools 5

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 Kasulu District
- Asante Nyerere
- Bugaga
- Buhoro
- Heru Shingo
- Kagerankanda
- Kigembe
- Kitagata
- Kitanga
- Kurugongo
- Kwaga
- Nyachenda
- Nyakitonto
- Nyamidaho
- Nyamnyusi
- Rungwe Mpya
- Rusesa
- Shunguliba
- Titye

## Quick answers
- Where is Muzye? In Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, Tanzania
- What borders Muzye? Bugaga, Kigembe, Muhunga and Rungwe Mpya
- What is there to see in Muzye? secondary school nkunditsi, Akingi hilla, Madaraja mengi, Kigembe Village
- What time zone is Muzye in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Muzye? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Muzye? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Muzye? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Muzye? May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Muzye? Rusesa Health Centre, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Muzye? CRDB, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Muzye? Muholeza, about 17 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Muzye? TZ1602151 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 46.5 km²
- P-code: TZ1602151
- District: Kasulu District

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