# Mamsera Ward, Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mamsera/

Ward · Rombo District 

# Mamsera

Mamsera is a ward of Tanzania in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region. It covers **45.3 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 45.3km²
- 6mapped services

## Where is Mamsera?

Mamsera lies in [Rombo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/), [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other wards: [Holili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/holili/), [Mahida](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mahida/), [Manda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/manda/), [Mengwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mengwe/), [MwikaKaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/mwikakaskazini/) and [Ngoyoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/ngoyoni/). By area it is the 2507th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.1% of [Rombo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/). The centre of Mamsera is about 383 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.3000° S, 37.6509° 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 Mamsera

### Nearby, outside Mamsera

- Kinukamori Waterfall · waterfall, Marangu Mashariki15 km
- Kurikye Cave · attraction, Marangu Mashariki15 km
- Ungwasi bridge · attraction, Ushiri Ikuini15 km
- Kilasiya Waterfall · waterfall, Kilema Kati16 km
- Ndoro Waterfall · waterfall, Kilema Kati16 km
- Kilasia water falls · waterfall, Kilema Kati16 km
- Chagga Live Museum · museum, Marangu Magharibi16 km
- Lauwo Waterfall · attraction, Aleni18 km
- Wonderful waterfall free · waterfall, Marangu Magharibi19 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: Mamsera

- 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) · Arusha66 km
- Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai85 km

### Nearest railway station

Kahe (Kahe), about 32 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 Mamsera

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Mamsera.

- Chala
- Mamsera Chini
- Mamsera Juu
- Mamsera Kati

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 Mamsera

Named natural and historic features inside Mamsera, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Kasese · 1,698 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 Mamsera and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Rombo District, the warmest month is Mar (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 939 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (151 mm) and the driest Jul (17 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and May to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 18 75 

Feb 19 68 

Mar 19 100 

Apr 18 151 

May 17 108 

Jun 16 28 

Jul 15 17 

Aug 16 19 

Sep 17 22 

Oct 18 78 

Nov 18 142 

Dec 18 131 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mamsera

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ngoyoni Hospital · Ngoyoni 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.26511&mlon=37.64488#map=17/-3.26511/37.64488) 

Bank CRDB Bank · Marangu Mashariki 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28516&mlon=37.52305#map=17/-3.28516/37.52305) 

ATM Barclays · Mawenzi 35 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 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.31162&mlon=37.52952#map=17/-3.31162/37.52952) 

Hotel Kilimandscharo Resort · Makuyuni 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34537&mlon=37.54516#map=17/-3.34537/37.54516) 

Mall Nakumatt Moshi · Mawenzi 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.34914&mlon=37.34422#map=17/-3.34914/37.34422) 

School Chala Primary School · Mamsera 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.31757&mlon=37.65389#map=17/-3.31757/37.65389) 

College Stefano Moshi Memorial University College · Mwika Kusini 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.28296&mlon=37.57357#map=17/-3.28296/37.57357) 

Police station Himo Police Station · Makuyuni 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.38814&mlon=37.54839#map=17/-3.38814/37.54839) 

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 Mamsera

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

- Schools6

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 Rombo District

- Aleni
- Holili
- Katangara Mrere
- Kelamfua Mokala
- Keni Mengeni
- Kirongo Samanga
- Kirwa Keni
- Kisale Msaranga
- Kitirima Kingachi
- Mahida
- Makiidi
- Manda
- Marangu Kitowo
- Mengwe
- Motamburu Kitendeni
- Mrao Keryo
- Nanjara Reha
- Ngoyoni
- Olele
- Shimbi
- Tarakea Motamburu
- Ubetu Kahe
- Ushiri Ikuini

## Quick answers

- Where is Mamsera?In Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mamsera?Holili, Mahida, Manda, Mengwe, MwikaKaskazini and Ngoyoni
- What is there to see in Mamsera?Kinukamori Waterfall, Kurikye Cave, Ungwasi bridge, Kilasiya Waterfall
- What time zone is Mamsera in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mamsera?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mamsera?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mamsera?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Mamsera?Kasese (1,698 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mamsera?January to March and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mamsera?Ngoyoni Hospital, about 3.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mamsera?CRDB Bank, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mamsera?Barclays, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mamsera?TotalEnergies KILIMANJARO SERVICE STATION, about 14 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mamsera?TZ0301011 (OCHA common operational dataset)
