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

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

Ward · Kati District 

# Tunguu

Tunguu is a ward of Tanzania in Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers **17.2 km²**. 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 17.2km²
- 10mapped services
- 23 mtypical elevation

## Where is Tunguu?

Tunguu 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 6 other wards: [Binguni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/binguni/), [Bungi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/bungi/), [Cheju](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/cheju/), [Fuoni Kibondeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/fuoni-kibondeni/), [Jumbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/jumbi/) and [Ndijani Mseweni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/ndijani-mseweni/). By area it is the 2920th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.4% of [Kati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/). The centre of Tunguu is about 397 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 9.9 km from Koani, the main town of Kati District. The centre point is at 6.2106° S, 39.3286° 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 Tunguu

### Nearby, outside Tunguu

- Bi Khole Ruins · attraction, Bungi5.6 km
- Bikhole Historical Site · attraction, Bungi5.9 km
- поворот на Сафари Блю · museum, Bungi6.9 km
- Dunga Ruins · attraction, Dunga Kiembeni8.4 km
- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · national park, Charawe10 km
- Practical Permaculture Institute · attraction, Shakani10 km
- Mr. Johi Sawmill · ruins, Pete11 km
- Mr. Joshi's Living House Ruins · ruins, Pete11 km
- Red Colobus Monkey · attraction, Pete12 km
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre · zoo, Pete13 km
- Unguja Ukuu Ruins · attraction, Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani13 km
- Tortoises · attraction, Pete13 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: Tunguu

- 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) · Zanzibar12 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam75 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 Tunguu

Open gazetteers list **5 villages, towns and localities** in Tunguu. Settlements here lie between about 18 m and 27 m above sea level (median 23 m).

- Kibele
- Kigongoni
- Kijuni
- Kikozi
- Tunguu

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 Tunguu 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tunguu

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tunguu hospital · Tunguu 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20471&mlon=39.32558#map=17/-6.20471/39.32558) 

Bank PBZ Branch · Jumbi 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19691&mlon=39.30661#map=17/-6.19691/39.30661) 

ATM NMB Bank ATM · Kidimni 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13030&mlon=39.30683#map=17/-6.13030/39.30683) 

Petrol pump United Petroleum · Tunguu 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.21556&mlon=39.32431#map=17/-6.21556/39.32431) 

Hotel Sunny Cottage - Lush, Green Oasis In Kendwa/Nungwui · Dunga Kiembeni 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13330&mlon=39.31670#map=17/-6.13330/39.31670) 

Mall Butcher and Grill · Tomondo 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18758&mlon=39.22482#map=17/-6.18758/39.22482) 

School Maahad Istiqama Zanzibar · Tunguu 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20813&mlon=39.31752#map=17/-6.20813/39.31752) 

College Zanzibar University · Tunguu 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.22463&mlon=39.31243#map=17/-6.22463/39.31243) 

Police station Tunguu Police Station · Jumbi 3.1 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 Tunguu

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools5
- Colleges and universities1

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
- 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
- Ubago
- Ukongoroni
- Umbuji
- Unguja Ukuu Kaebona
- Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani
- Uroa
- Uzi
- Uzini

## Quick answers

- Where is Tunguu?In Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Tunguu?Binguni, Bungi, Cheju, Fuoni Kibondeni, Jumbi and Ndijani Mseweni
- What is there to see in Tunguu?Bi Khole Ruins, Bikhole Historical Site, поворот на Сафари Блю, Dunga Ruins
- What time zone is Tunguu in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Tunguu?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Tunguu?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tunguu?5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tunguu?Settlements lie between 18 m and 27 m
- What is the best time to visit Tunguu?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Tunguu?Tunguu hospital, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Tunguu?PBZ Branch, about 2.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Tunguu?NMB Bank ATM, about 9.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tunguu?United Petroleum, about 0.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Tunguu?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tunguu?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tunguu?TZ5201261 (OCHA common operational dataset)