# Masama Mashariki Ward, Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-mashariki/ Ward · Hai District # Masama Mashariki Masama Mashariki is a ward of Tanzania in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region. It covers **82.8 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 27 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 82.8km² - 27mapped services - 1,298 mtypical elevation ## Where is Masama Mashariki? Masama Mashariki lies in [Hai District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/), [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 14 other wards: [Gararagua](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/gararagua/), [Ivaeny](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ivaeny/), [Kashisha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/kashisha/), [Livishi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/livishi/), [Machame Kaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-kaskazini/), [Machame Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-kusini/), [Machame Magharibi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-magharibi/), [Machame Uroki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-uroki/), [Masama Kati](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-kati/), [Masama Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-kusini/), [Masama Magharibi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-magharibi/), [Motamburu Kitendeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/motamburu-kitendeni/), [Ndumeti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ndumeti/) and [Ngarenairobi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ngarenairobi/). By area it is the 1998th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 9.2% of [Hai District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/). The centre of Masama Mashariki is about 373 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.1453° S, 37.1882° 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 Masama Mashariki ### Nearby, outside Masama Mashariki - MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi) · castle or fort, Machame Kaskazini8.5 km - Nguye Waterfall · waterfall, Machame Mashariki9.4 km - Shira Cave · cave, Machame Kaskazini13 km - Shira · volcano, Machame Magharibi14 km - Kilimanjaro Starting Point · attraction, Ndumeti18 km - Kilimanjaro National Park · national park, Motamburu Kitendeni18 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: Masama Mashariki - 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 - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha34 km - Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai56 km ### Nearest railway station Kikuletwa (Kia), about 27 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:29). 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 Masama Mashariki Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Masama Mashariki. - Kibohehe - Kwa Sadala, Masama Mashariki - Masama - Mboreny, Masama Mashariki - Mbweera, Masama Mashariki - Mudio, Masama Mashariki - Ngira, Masama Mashariki - Roo - Sawe, Masama Mashariki - Sonu, Masama Mashariki 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 Masama Mashariki Named natural and historic features inside Masama Mashariki, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kwa Makungu · 1,154 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 Masama Mashariki and the best time to visit Using the climate of Hai District, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C), after allowing for this place being about 150 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,475 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (230 mm) and the driest Jul (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 108 Feb 21 105 Mar 22 135 Apr 20 230 May 19 185 Jun 17 56 Jul 17 37 Aug 18 37 Sep 20 38 Oct 21 130 Nov 21 222 Dec 21 191 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Masama Mashariki Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Machame Hospital · Machame Kaskazini 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.20600&mlon=37.22331#map=17/-3.20600/37.22331) Bank NMB Bank · Hai Mjini 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.33368&mlon=37.14557#map=17/-3.33368/37.14557) ATM Mwenge University College of Education · Uru Kusini 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.30216&mlon=37.32328#map=17/-3.30216/37.32328) Petrol pump Mfoni Petrol Station · Machame Kaskazini 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.22610&mlon=37.22855#map=17/-3.22610/37.22855) Hotel Aishi Machame Hotel · Machame Kaskazini 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.21205&mlon=37.22366#map=17/-3.21205/37.22366) Mall Kilimanjaro Commercial Complex · Mawenzi 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34857&mlon=37.33785#map=17/-3.34857/37.33785) School Marire Primary School · Machame Magharibi 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.18522&mlon=37.19797#map=17/-3.18522/37.19797) College Chuo cha Uganga Machame(Machame COTC) · Machame Kaskazini 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.20757&mlon=37.22553#map=17/-3.20757/37.22553) Police station Majengo Police Station · Majengo 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34199&mlon=37.35005#map=17/-3.34199/37.35005) 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 Masama Mashariki Places mapped inside Masama Mashariki in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Schools22 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies1 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 Hai District - Hai Mjini - Kia - Machame Kaskazini - Machame Kusini - Machame Magharibi - Machame Mashariki - Machame Narumu - Machame Uroki - Machame Weruweru - Masama Kati - Masama Kusini - Masama Magharibi - Masama Rundugai ## Quick answers - Where is Masama Mashariki?In Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania - What borders Masama Mashariki?Gararagua, Ivaeny, Kashisha, Livishi, Machame Kaskazini, Machame Kusini, Machame Magharibi, Machame Uroki, Masama Kati, Masama Kusini, Masama Magharibi, Motamburu Kitendeni, Ndumeti and Ngarenairobi - What is there to see in Masama Mashariki?MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi), Nguye Waterfall, Shira Cave, Shira - What time zone is Masama Mashariki in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Masama Mashariki?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Masama Mashariki?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Masama Mashariki?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the highest point in Masama Mashariki?Kwa Makungu (1,154 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Masama Mashariki?January to February and June to September - Where is the nearest hospital to Masama Mashariki?Machame Hospital, about 7.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Masama Mashariki?NMB Bank, about 21 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Masama Mashariki?Mwenge University College of Education, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Masama Mashariki?Mfoni Petrol Station, about 10 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Masama Mashariki?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Masama Mashariki?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Masama Mashariki?TZ0305061 (OCHA common operational dataset)