# Kibosho Magharibi Ward, Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/kibosho-magharibi/

Ward · Moshi District 

# Kibosho Magharibi

Kibosho Magharibi is a ward of Tanzania in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region. It covers **37.4 km²**. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 37.4km²
- 13mapped services

## Where is Kibosho Magharibi?

Kibosho Magharibi lies in [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/), [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other wards: [Kindi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/kindi/), [Machame Mashariki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-mashariki/), [Machame Narumu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-narumu/), [Motamburu Kitendeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/motamburu-kitendeni/) and [Okaoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/okaoni/). By area it is the 2622nd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 2.8% of [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/). The centre of Kibosho Magharibi is about 372 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.1961° S, 37.2757° 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 Kibosho Magharibi

### Nearby, outside Kibosho Magharibi

- MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi) · castle or fort, Machame Kaskazini6.3 km
- Nguye Waterfall · waterfall, Machame Mashariki9.5 km
- Kilimanjaro National Park · national park, Motamburu Kitendeni14 km
- Shira Cave · cave, Machame Kaskazini15 km
- experience with willfred seraphine · attraction, Uru Mashariki15 km
- Coffee Plantation Exhibition · attraction, Uru Mashariki15 km
- Materuni Waterfall · attraction, Uru Mashariki15 km
- Hans Meyer Cave · cave, Motamburu Kitendeni17 km
- Kibo · volcano, Motamburu Kitendeni17 km
- Askari · monument, Kilimanjaro18 km
- Shira · volcano, Machame Magharibi19 km
- Zebra Rocks · attraction, Nanjara Reha19 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: Kibosho Magharibi

- 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 Tukai61 km

### Nearest railway station

Moshi (Njoro), about 19 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:32, 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 Kibosho Magharibi

Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Kibosho Magharibi.

- Kifuni
- Kombo
- Manushi Ndoo
- Manushi Sinde
- Miono
- Mkomongo
- Umbwe Onana
- Umbwe Sinde

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).

## Weather in Kibosho Magharibi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Moshi District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 699 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (122 mm) and the driest Jul (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 52 

Feb 26 49 

Mar 26 85 

Apr 24 122 

May 22 87 

Jun 21 19 

Jul 21 11 

Aug 22 14 

Sep 23 17 

Oct 24 60 

Nov 25 99 

Dec 25 85 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kibosho Magharibi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kisiki Health Centre · Machame Kaskazini 3.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.19144&mlon=37.24655#map=17/-3.19144/37.24655) 

Bank Kkikalora Saccos · Uru Kusini 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.30462&mlon=37.33049#map=17/-3.30462/37.33049) 

ATM Mwenge University College of Education · Uru Kusini 13 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 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.22610&mlon=37.22855#map=17/-3.22610/37.22855) 

Hotel Aishi Machame Hotel · Machame Kaskazini 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.21205&mlon=37.22366#map=17/-3.21205/37.22366) 

Mall Kilimanjaro Commercial Complex · Mawenzi 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34857&mlon=37.33785#map=17/-3.34857/37.33785) 

School Kiwei Primary School · Kibosho Magharibi 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.20213&mlon=37.27067#map=17/-3.20213/37.27067) 

College Chuo cha Uganga Machame(Machame COTC) · Machame Kaskazini 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.20757&mlon=37.22553#map=17/-3.20757/37.22553) 

Police station Majengo Police Station · Majengo 18 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 Kibosho Magharibi

Places mapped inside Kibosho Magharibi in open map data, by type.

- Schools13

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 Moshi District

- Arusha Chini
- Kahe
- Kahe Mashariki
- Kibosho Kati
- Kibosho Mashariki
- Kilema Kaskazini
- Kilema Kati
- Kilema Kusini
- Kimochi
- Kindi
- Kirima
- KiruaVunjo Kusini
- KiruaVunjo Magharibi
- KiruaVunjo Mashariki
- Mabogini
- Makuyuni
- Mamba Kaskazini
- Mamba Kusini
- Marangu Magharibi
- Marangu Mashariki
- Mbokomu
- Mwika Kusini
- MwikaKaskazini
- Okaoni
- Old Moshi Magharibi
- Old Moshi Mashariki
- Uru Kaskazini
- Uru Kusini
- Uru Mashariki
- Uru Shimbwe

## Quick answers

- Where is Kibosho Magharibi?In Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
- What borders Kibosho Magharibi?Kindi, Machame Mashariki, Machame Narumu, Motamburu Kitendeni and Okaoni
- What is there to see in Kibosho Magharibi?MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi), Nguye Waterfall, Kilimanjaro National Park, Shira Cave
- What time zone is Kibosho Magharibi in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kibosho Magharibi?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kibosho Magharibi?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kibosho Magharibi?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Kibosho Magharibi?May to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kibosho Magharibi?Kisiki Health Centre, about 3.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kibosho Magharibi?Kkikalora Saccos, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kibosho Magharibi?Mwenge University College of Education, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kibosho Magharibi?Mfoni Petrol Station, about 6.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kibosho Magharibi?TZ0304251 (OCHA common operational dataset)