Ward · Kati District
# Bungi

Bungi is a ward of Tanzania in Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers 13.6 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 13.6 km²
- 2 mapped services
- 23 m typical elevation

## Where is Bungi?

Bungi lies in Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other wards: Cheju, Kikungwi, Tunguu and Unguja Ukuu Kaebona. By area it is the 2982nd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 2.7% of Kati District. The centre of Bungi is about 398 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 14 km from Koani, the main town of Kati District. The centre point is at 6.2504° S, 39.3405° 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 Bungi

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Bungi: 2 attractions; 1 museum.
- поворот на Сафари Блю · museum
- Bi Khole Ruins · attraction
- Bikhole Historical Site · attraction

### Nearby, outside Bungi
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · national park, Charawe 8.0 km
- Unguja Ukuu Ruins · attraction, Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani 8.1 km
- Mr. Johi Sawmill · ruins, Pete 8.4 km
- Mr. Joshi's Living House Ruins · ruins, Pete 8.5 km
- Red Colobus Monkey · attraction, Pete 8.9 km
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre · zoo, Pete 9.2 km
- Tortoises · attraction, Pete 9.9 km
- Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary · zoo, Pete 9.9 km
- Fish · attraction, Pete 9.9 km
- Sea Turtles · attraction, Pete 9.9 km
- Viewing Tower · viewpoint, Pete 10 km
- Mangrove · attraction, Pete 10 km

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: Bungi
- 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
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 13 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 71 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:29, sunset around 18:15).

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.

## Villages and localities in Bungi

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Bungi.
- Bungi
- Mhindoni

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Bungi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kati District, 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bungi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Cheque hospital · Cheju | 2.6 km | Map |
| Bank | PBZ Branch · Jumbi | 7.0 km | Map |
| ATM | Barclays · Kiembesamaki | 14 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | United Petroleum · Tunguu | 4.3 km | Map |
| Hotel | Calamari Beach Resort, Zanzibar · Bweleo | 7.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Butcher and Grill · Tomondo | 15 km | Map |
| School | Skuli ya MaandaliziBungi Primary School · Bungi | 0.9 km | Map |
| College | Zanzibar University · Tunguu | 4.2 km | Map |
| Police station | Tunguu Police Station · Jumbi | 7.3 km | Map |

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bungi

Places mapped inside Bungi in open map data, by type.
- Schools 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.

## Other wards in Kati District
- Bambi
- Binguni
- Charawe
- Cheju
- Chwaka
- Dunga Bweni
- Dunga Kiembeni
- Ghana
- Jendele
- Jumbi
- Kiboje Mkwajuni
- Kiboje Muembeshauri
- Kidimni
- Kikungwi
- Koani
- Machui
- Marumbi
- Mchangani
- Mgeni Haji
- Michamvi
- Mitakawani
- Miwani
- Mpapa
- Ndijani Mseweni
- Ndijani Muembe Punda
- Ng'ambwa
- Pagali
- Pongwe
- Tindini
- Tunduni
- Tunguu
- Ubago
- Ukongoroni
- Umbuji
- Unguja Ukuu Kaebona
- Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani
- Uroa
- Uzi
- Uzini

## Quick answers
- Where is Bungi? In Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Bungi? Cheju, Kikungwi, Tunguu and Unguja Ukuu Kaebona
- What is there to see in Bungi? Bi Khole Ruins, Bikhole Historical Site, поворот на Сафари Блю
- What time zone is Bungi in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bungi? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Bungi? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bungi? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Bungi? June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bungi? Cheque hospital, about 2.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bungi? PBZ Branch, about 7.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bungi? Barclays, about 14 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bungi? United Petroleum, about 4.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bungi? TZ5201291 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 13.6 km²
- P-code: TZ5201291
- District: Kati District

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