# MwikaKaskazini Ward, Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/mwikakaskazini/

Ward · Moshi District 

# MwikaKaskazini

MwikaKaskazini is a ward of Tanzania in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region. It covers **18.1 km²**. 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18.1km²
- 9mapped services

## Where is MwikaKaskazini?

MwikaKaskazini lies in [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/), [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other wards: [Keni Mengeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/keni-mengeni/), [Mahida](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mahida/), [Mamba Kaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/mamba-kaskazini/), [Mamba Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/mamba-kusini/), [Mamsera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mamsera/), [Manda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/manda/) and [Mwika Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/mwika-kusini/). By area it is the 2908th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 1.3% of [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/). The centre of MwikaKaskazini is about 382 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.2630° S, 37.5742° 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 MwikaKaskazini

### Nearby, outside MwikaKaskazini

- Kinukamori Waterfall · waterfall, Marangu Mashariki6.3 km
- Kurikye Cave · attraction, Marangu Mashariki6.9 km
- Kilasiya Waterfall · waterfall, Kilema Kati8.1 km
- Ndoro Waterfall · waterfall, Kilema Kati8.1 km
- Lauwo Waterfall · attraction, Aleni8.2 km
- Chagga Live Museum · museum, Marangu Magharibi8.2 km
- Kilasia water falls · waterfall, Kilema Kati8.4 km
- Wonderful waterfall free · waterfall, Marangu Magharibi10 km
- Ungwasi bridge · attraction, Ushiri Ikuini11 km
- Materuni Waterfall · attraction, Uru Mashariki19 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: MwikaKaskazini

- 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) · Arusha58 km
- Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai77 km

### Nearest railway station

Moshi (Njoro), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:27).

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 MwikaKaskazini

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

- Kinyamvuo
- Kirimeni
- Kondiki
- Lole
- Maring'A
- Mrimbo Uuwo
- Msae Nganyeni
- Uuwo

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 MwikaKaskazini 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
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- Nov
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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 MwikaKaskazini

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Manda Juu Rc Dispensary · Manda 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.24595&mlon=37.60289#map=17/-3.24595/37.60289) 

Bank CRDB Bank · Marangu Mashariki 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28516&mlon=37.52305#map=17/-3.28516/37.52305) 

ATM Barclays · Mawenzi 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34990&mlon=37.34312#map=17/-3.34990/37.34312) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies KILIMANJARO SERVICE STATION · Marangu Mashariki 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.31162&mlon=37.52952#map=17/-3.31162/37.52952) 

Hotel Babylon Lodge · Marangu Mashariki 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28372&mlon=37.52915#map=17/-3.28372/37.52915) 

Mall Nakumatt Moshi · Mawenzi 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34914&mlon=37.34422#map=17/-3.34914/37.34422) 

School Lole Primary School · MwikaKaskazini 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.26549&mlon=37.57210#map=17/-3.26549/37.57210) 

College Stefano Moshi Memorial University College · Mwika Kusini 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28296&mlon=37.57357#map=17/-3.28296/37.57357) 

Police station Kirua Vunjo Police Post · KiruaVunjo Magharibi 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.32526&mlon=37.46813#map=17/-3.32526/37.46813) 

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 MwikaKaskazini

Places mapped inside MwikaKaskazini in open map data, by type.

- Schools9

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 Magharibi
- 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
- Okaoni
- Old Moshi Magharibi
- Old Moshi Mashariki
- Uru Kaskazini
- Uru Kusini
- Uru Mashariki
- Uru Shimbwe

## Quick answers

- Where is MwikaKaskazini?In Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
- What borders MwikaKaskazini?Keni Mengeni, Mahida, Mamba Kaskazini, Mamba Kusini, Mamsera, Manda and Mwika Kusini
- What is there to see in MwikaKaskazini?Kinukamori Waterfall, Kurikye Cave, Kilasiya Waterfall, Ndoro Waterfall
- What time zone is MwikaKaskazini in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in MwikaKaskazini?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in MwikaKaskazini?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in MwikaKaskazini?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit MwikaKaskazini?May to March
- Where is the nearest hospital to MwikaKaskazini?Manda Juu Rc Dispensary, about 3.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to MwikaKaskazini?CRDB Bank, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to MwikaKaskazini?Barclays, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to MwikaKaskazini?TotalEnergies KILIMANJARO SERVICE STATION, about 7.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of MwikaKaskazini?TZ0304021 (OCHA common operational dataset)