# Jumbi Ward, Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region – Villages

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

Ward · Kati District 

# Jumbi

Jumbi is a ward of Tanzania in Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers **16.8 km²**. 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16.8km²
- 14mapped services
- 39 mtypical elevation

## Where is Jumbi?

Jumbi lies in [Kati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/), [Kusini Unguja Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other wards: [Binguni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/binguni/), [Fuoni Kibondeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/fuoni-kibondeni/), [Mwera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mwera/), [Tunguu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/tunguu/) and [Ubago](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/ubago/). By area it is the 2924th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.3% of [Kati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/). The centre of Jumbi is about 394 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 7.5 km from Koani, the main town of Kati District. The centre point is at 6.1989° S, 39.2990° 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 Jumbi

### Nearby, outside Jumbi

- Practical Permaculture Institute · attraction, Shakani7.6 km
- Dunga Ruins · attraction, Dunga Kiembeni7.6 km
- Bi Khole Ruins · attraction, Bungi8.1 km
- Bikhole Historical Site · attraction, Bungi8.1 km
- поворот на Сафари Блю · museum, Bungi9.5 km
- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee9.7 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu11 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu11 km
- Tangawizi Spice Farm · attraction, Dole11 km
- Jambo Spice Farm · attraction, Dole12 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri12 km
- Maruhubi Historical Site · attraction, Mwembe Makumbi12 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: Jumbi

- 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) · Zanzibar8.6 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam76 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)](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 Jumbi

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Jumbi.

- Birikani
- Mkorogo

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 Jumbi 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
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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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jumbi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kivunge · Jumbi 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19299&mlon=39.30491#map=17/-6.19299/39.30491) 

Bank PBZ Branch · Jumbi 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19691&mlon=39.30661#map=17/-6.19691/39.30661) 

ATM NMB Bank ATM · Kidimni 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13030&mlon=39.30683#map=17/-6.13030/39.30683) 

Petrol pump Gapco · Jumbi 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19575&mlon=39.29706#map=17/-6.19575/39.29706) 

Hotel Sunny Cottage - Lush, Green Oasis In Kendwa/Nungwui · Dunga Kiembeni 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13330&mlon=39.31670#map=17/-6.13330/39.31670) 

Mall Butcher and Grill · Tomondo 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18758&mlon=39.22482#map=17/-6.18758/39.22482) 

School Jumbi Primary School · Jumbi 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19642&mlon=39.30302#map=17/-6.19642/39.30302) 

College SUZA Department Of Sciences · Jumbi 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19845&mlon=39.30629#map=17/-6.19845/39.30629) 

Police station Tunguu Police Station · Jumbi 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19536&mlon=39.30479#map=17/-6.19536/39.30479) 

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 Jumbi

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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 Kati District

- Bambi
- Binguni
- Bungi
- Charawe
- Cheju
- Chwaka
- Dunga Bweni
- Dunga Kiembeni
- Ghana
- Jendele
- 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 Jumbi?In Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Jumbi?Binguni, Fuoni Kibondeni, Mwera, Tunguu and Ubago
- What is there to see in Jumbi?Practical Permaculture Institute, Dunga Ruins, Bi Khole Ruins, Bikhole Historical Site
- What time zone is Jumbi in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Jumbi?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Jumbi?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jumbi?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Jumbi?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Jumbi?Kivunge, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Jumbi?PBZ Branch, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Jumbi?NMB Bank ATM, about 7.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jumbi?Gapco, about 0.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Jumbi?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Jumbi?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Jumbi?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Jumbi?TZ5201253 (OCHA common operational dataset)