Region · Tanzania
# Kusini Pemba Region

Kusini Pemba Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated 224,215 people in 2020 on 476 km² (about 471 per km²). Its main town is Chake Chake. It is divided into 2 districts. 367 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 121 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 224,215 people (2020)
- 476 km²
- 2 districts
- 121 mapped services

## How many people live in Kusini Pemba Region?

Kusini Pemba Region had an estimated 224,215 people in 2020 — 0.4% of Tanzania, 30th of 31 regions. There are 1,034 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 476 km², that is about 471 people per km², 5th of 31 regions.

46.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 98 children and older people.
- 0–4 37,178
- 5–9 34,623
- 10–14 32,698
- 15–19 28,145
- 20–24 18,236
- 25–29 13,341
- 30–34 10,743
- 35–39 10,066
- 40–44 9,429
- 45–49 8,329
- 50–54 6,772
- 55–59 4,511
- 60–64 3,925
- 65–69 2,496
- 70–74 2,072
- 75–79 903
- 80+ 748

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kusini Pemba Region?

Kusini Pemba Region lies in Tanzania. It borders 1 other region: Kaskazini Pemba Region. By area it is the 29th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 0.1% of Tanzania. The centre of Kusini Pemba Region is about 454 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 5.3072° S, 39.7463° 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 Kusini Pemba Region

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kusini Pemba Region: 1 ruins; 1 museum.
- Pemba History Museum · museum
- Mkama Ndume · ruins

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: Kusini Pemba Region
- 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
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 78 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 117 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:15).
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
| Jan | 06:17 | 18:41 | 12.4 h |
| Feb | 06:26 | 18:43 | 12.3 h |
| Mar | 06:26 | 18:34 | 12.1 h |
| Apr | 06:21 | 18:21 | 12.0 h |
| May | 06:20 | 18:13 | 11.9 h |
| Jun | 06:26 | 18:15 | 11.8 h |
| Jul | 06:31 | 18:21 | 11.8 h |
| Aug | 06:27 | 18:23 | 11.9 h |
| Sep | 06:14 | 18:18 | 12.1 h |
| Oct | 06:00 | 18:13 | 12.2 h |
| Nov | 05:55 | 18:16 | 12.4 h |
| Dec | 06:03 | 18:28 | 12.4 h |

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.

## Districts of Kusini Pemba Region
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Wards | Services |
| Chake Chake District | 116,657 | 532 | 219 | 29 | 62 |
| Mkoani District | 107,558 | 420 | 256 | 33 | 59 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Largest towns in Kusini Pemba Region
- Chake Chake 52,047
- Mkoani 23,719
- Mtambile 6,797
- Uwelini 2,472

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kusini Pemba Region

Named natural and historic features inside Kusini Pemba Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Chandegi River
- Jambangeme River
- Mto Kopoli

### Coast and islands

6 islands; 5 headlands.
- Kiweni
- Matumbe Makupa
- Matumbini
- Panza Island
- Ras Banani
- Ras Bandao
- Ras Chokocho
- Ras Kidutani
- Ras Upembe
- Shadowa
- Yombi Island

### Hills and mountains

7 hills.
- Siniongoni · 67 m
- Chamgindo · 62 m
- Kilima · 62 m
- Kigope · 46 m
- Kijungu · 26 m
- Mizi Miombe · 23 m
- Mifuni Hill · 22 m

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 lighthouse.
- Matumbe Makupa Lighthouse
- Pemba / Karume Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kusini Pemba Region and the best time to visit

In Kusini Pemba Region, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 947 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (242 mm) and the driest Aug (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January and June to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 28 | 46 |
| Feb | 28 | 37 |
| Mar | 29 | 103 |
| Apr | 28 | 242 |
| May | 28 | 206 |
| Jun | 26 | 34 |
| Jul | 25 | 15 |
| Aug | 25 | 14 |
| Sep | 25 | 20 |
| Oct | 26 | 62 |
| Nov | 27 | 89 |
| Dec | 28 | 78 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kusini Pemba Region

Places mapped inside Kusini Pemba Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 15
- Banks 3
- Hotels 19
- Schools 80
- Pharmacies 2
- Restaurants 2

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Kusini Pemba Region? In Tanzania
- What is the population of Kusini Pemba Region? 224,215 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kusini Pemba Region? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kusini Pemba Region? About 471 people per km²
- What borders Kusini Pemba Region? Kaskazini Pemba Region
- What is there to see in Kusini Pemba Region? Mkama Ndume, Pemba History Museum
- What time zone is Kusini Pemba Region in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kusini Pemba Region? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kusini Pemba Region? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kusini Pemba Region? Chake Chake
- What is the highest point in Kusini Pemba Region? Siniongoni (67 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kusini Pemba Region? January and June to November
- How many hospitals are in Kusini Pemba Region? 15 mapped
- How many banks are in Kusini Pemba Region? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kusini Pemba Region? TZ55 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Region
- Area: 475.6 km²
- P-code: TZ55
- Main town: Chake Chake

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