# Ukongoroni Ward, Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region

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

Ward · Kati District 

# Ukongoroni

Ukongoroni is a ward of Tanzania in Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers **34.9 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 34.9km²
- 3mapped services
- 7 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ukongoroni?

Ukongoroni 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: [Bwejuu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/bwejuu/), [Charawe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/charawe/), [Dongwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/dongwe/), [Kitogani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/kitogani/), [Paje](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/paje/) and [Pete](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/pete/). By area it is the 2661st largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 6.9% of [Kati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/). The centre of Ukongoroni is about 412 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 23 km from Koani, the main town of Kati District. The centre point is at 6.2161° S, 39.4706° 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 Ukongoroni

### Nearby, outside Ukongoroni

- Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park · national park, Charawe7.3 km
- Buccaneer Diving · attraction, Dongwe7.7 km
- Fish · attraction, Pete8.3 km
- Sea Turtles · attraction, Pete8.3 km
- Mr. Johi Sawmill · ruins, Pete8.3 km
- Mr. Joshi's Living House Ruins · ruins, Pete8.3 km
- Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary · zoo, Pete8.3 km
- Tortoises · attraction, Pete8.3 km
- Red Colobus Monkey · attraction, Pete8.4 km
- Mangrove · attraction, Pete8.4 km
- Viewing Tower · viewpoint, Pete8.5 km
- Seaweed farm · attraction, Paje8.5 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: Ukongoroni

- 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) · Zanzibar27 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam79 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).

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 Ukongoroni

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Ukongoroni.

- Ukongoroni

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 Ukongoroni 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
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- 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 Ukongoroni

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Chwaka hospital · Chwaka 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16929&mlon=39.43490#map=17/-6.16929/39.43490) 

Bank ATM - Absa · Paje 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26747&mlon=39.52726#map=17/-6.26747/39.52726) 

ATM Absa · Paje 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26695&mlon=39.52998#map=17/-6.26695/39.52998) 

Petrol pump United Petroleum · Paje 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26728&mlon=39.52718#map=17/-6.26728/39.52718) 

Hotel Bwejuu Beach Palm Villa Annex · Dongwe 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.22422&mlon=39.53130#map=17/-6.22422/39.53130) 

Mall Jambiani Plaza · Jambiani Kibigija 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.30536&mlon=39.53965#map=17/-6.30536/39.53965) 

School Ukongoroni Secondary School · Ukongoroni 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.20313&mlon=39.47979#map=17/-6.20313/39.47979) 

College SUZA, School of Business · Chwaka 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16577&mlon=39.43675#map=17/-6.16577/39.43675) 

Police station paje police station · Paje 8.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26667&mlon=39.52859#map=17/-6.26667/39.52859) 

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 Ukongoroni

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

- Schools3

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Ukongoroni?In Kati District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Ukongoroni?Bwejuu, Charawe, Dongwe, Kitogani, Paje and Pete
- What is there to see in Ukongoroni?Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Buccaneer Diving, Fish, Sea Turtles
- What time zone is Ukongoroni in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Ukongoroni?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Ukongoroni?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ukongoroni?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Ukongoroni?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ukongoroni?Chwaka hospital, about 6.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ukongoroni?ATM - Absa, about 8.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ukongoroni?Absa, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ukongoroni?United Petroleum, about 8.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Ukongoroni?TZ5201351 (OCHA common operational dataset)