# Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/

Region · Tanzania 

# Kusini Unguja Region

Kusini Unguja Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated **138,495 people** in 2020 on 886 km² (about 156 per km²). Its main town is Koani. It is divided into 2 districts. 194 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 714 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 138,495people (2020)
- 886km²
- 2districts
- 714mapped services

## How many people live in Kusini Unguja Region?

Kusini Unguja Region had an estimated **138,495 people** in 2020 — 0.2% of Tanzania, the least populous of 31 regions. There are 958 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 886 km², that is about **156 people per km²**, 7th of 31 regions.

38.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 70 children and older people.

0–4 ****19,667**

5–9 ****16,552**

10–14 ****16,750**

15–19 ****15,651**

20–24 ****14,241**

25–29 ****11,235**

30–34 ****9,319**

35–39 ****8,152**

40–44 ****7,523**

45–49 ****5,817**

50–54 ****4,097**

55–59 ****2,898**

60–64 ****2,355**

65–69 ****1,666**

70–74 ****1,381**

75–79 ****661**

80+ ****530**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Kusini Unguja Region?

Kusini Unguja Region lies in [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other regions: [Kaskazini Unguja Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kaskazini-unguja/) and [Mjini Magharibi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/). By area it is the 27th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 0.1% of [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). The centre of Kusini Unguja Region is about 408 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.2497° S, 39.4277° 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 Kusini Unguja Region

OpenStreetMap lists 34 named sights in Kusini Unguja Region: 18 attractions; 4 caves; 2 museums; 2 archaeological sites; 2 zoos; 2 ruins; 1 national park; 1 aquarium; 1 nature reserve; 1 viewpoint.

- Museum of Early Men · museum
- поворот на Сафари Блю · museum
- Kuumbi Cave · archaeological site
- Tongoni Ruins · archaeological site
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · national park
- bird reserve kizimkazi · nature reserve
- Viewing Tower · viewpoint
- Bi Khole Ruins · attraction
- Bikhole Historical Site · attraction
- Buccaneer Diving · attraction
- Cuza cave · attraction
- Dunga Ruins · attraction
- Fish · attraction
- Jungle Cave · attraction
- Mangrove · attraction
- Ngonga Cave Guide · attraction
- Red Colobus Monkey · attraction
- Salaam Garden cave (The secret cave) · attraction
- Sea Turtles · attraction
- Seaweed farm · attraction
- Spice farm · attraction
- Tortoises · attraction
- Unguja Ukuu Ruins · attraction
- Usumba Rock · attraction
- Village Green Spice farm · attraction
- Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary · zoo
- Kuumbi · cave
- Kuza Cave · cave
- Maalum · cave
- Mr. Johi Sawmill · ruins

…and 4 more.

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: Kusini Unguja Region

- 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

- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar23 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam74 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:15).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:17 18:44 12.4 h 

Feb 06:27 18:45 12.3 h 

Mar 06:27 18:36 12.1 h 

Apr 06:23 18:21 12.0 h 

May 06:23 18:13 11.8 h 

Jun 06:29 18:15 11.8 h 

Jul 06:34 18:21 11.8 h 

Aug 06:30 18:24 11.9 h 

Sep 06:15 18:19 12.1 h 

Oct 06:00 18:14 12.2 h 

Nov 05:55 18:18 12.4 h 

Dec 06:02 18:31 12.5 h 

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.

## Districts of Kusini Unguja Region

District People per km² Area km² Wards Services 

[Kati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/) 92,673 183 506 40 225 

[Kusini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/) 45,822 121 380 21 489 

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); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Largest towns in Kusini Unguja Region

- Sokoni25,821
- Mahonda5,569
- Koani Ndogo2,311
- Koani2,211
- Nganane1,929

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kusini Unguja Region

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Mto Kianga
- Mto Mjura
- Mto Mkiwa
- Mto Pangeni

### Coast and islands

4 islands; 1 headland.

- Kijiweni Island
- Nyeke Island
- Ras Shungi
- Uzi Island
- Zanzibar Island

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Jozani Forest

### History

1 ruin.

- Dunga Palace

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.

- Ras Makunduchi Lighthouse

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 Kusini Unguja Region and the best time to visit

In Kusini Unguja Region, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,007 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (256 mm) and the driest Jul (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 62 

Feb 28 51 

Mar 29 119 

Apr 28 256 

May 27 186 

Jun 26 29 

Jul 25 13 

Aug 25 14 

Sep 26 22 

Oct 27 64 

Nov 28 101 

Dec 28 92 

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

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

Places mapped inside Kusini Unguja Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals16
- Banks2
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels358
- Shopping malls1
- Schools124
- Colleges and universities4
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants180
- Police stations3

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kusini Unguja Region?In Tanzania
- What is the population of Kusini Unguja Region?138,495 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kusini Unguja Region?About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kusini Unguja Region?About 156 people per km²
- What borders Kusini Unguja Region?Kaskazini Unguja Region and Mjini Magharibi Region
- What is there to see in Kusini Unguja Region?Bi Khole Ruins, Bikhole Historical Site, Buccaneer Diving, Cuza cave
- What time zone is Kusini Unguja Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kusini Unguja Region?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kusini Unguja Region?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Kusini Unguja Region?Sokoni
- What is the best time to visit Kusini Unguja Region?June to November
- How many hospitals are in Kusini Unguja Region?16 mapped
- How many banks are in Kusini Unguja Region?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kusini Unguja Region?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kusini Unguja Region?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kusini Unguja Region?TZ52 (OCHA common operational dataset)