Ward · Kusini District
# Jambiani Kikadini

Jambiani Kikadini is a ward of Tanzania in Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers 42.4 km². 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 88 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 42.4 km²
- 88 mapped services
- 6 m typical elevation

## Where is Jambiani Kikadini?

Jambiani Kikadini lies in Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other wards: Jambiani Kibigija, Kajengwa, Muungoni, Muyuni A, Muyuni B and Muyuni C. By area it is the 2539th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 11.2% of Kusini District. The centre of Jambiani Kikadini is about 418 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.3474° S, 39.5209° 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 Jambiani Kikadini

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Jambiani Kikadini: 1 archaeological site; 1 cave; 1 museum.
- Museum of Early Men · museum
- Kuumbi Cave · archaeological site
- Kuumbi · cave

### Nearby, outside Jambiani Kikadini
- Cuza cave · attraction, Jambiani Kibigija 5.0 km
- Kuza Cave · cave, Jambiani Kibigija 5.0 km
- Tongoni Ruins · archaeological site, Kajengwa 5.1 km
- Ngonga · cave, Muyuni A 7.1 km
- Ngonga Cave Guide · attraction, Muyuni A 7.2 km
- Maalum · cave, Paje 7.9 km
- Seaweed farm · attraction, Paje 9.9 km
- Salaam Cave · aquarium, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 12 km
- Mangrove · attraction, Pete 13 km
- Viewing Tower · viewpoint, Pete 13 km
- Usumba Rock · attraction, Mtende 13 km
- Salaam Garden cave (The secret cave) · attraction, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 13 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: Jambiani Kikadini
- 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 36 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 68 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 18:14).

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 Jambiani Kikadini

Open gazetteers list 9 villages, towns and localities in Jambiani Kikadini. Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 26 m above sea level (median 6 m).
- Hiari
- Kidenga
- Kikadini
- Kiungani
- Kuumbi
- Mfumbwi
- Miuli
- Mwenda Wima
- Umbuji

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Jambiani Kikadini

Named natural and historic features inside Jambiani Kikadini, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Coast and islands

1 headland.
- Ras Shungi

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Jambiani Kikadini and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kusini District, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 981 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (247 mm) and the driest Jul (11 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 | 69 |
| Feb | 28 | 58 |
| Mar | 28 | 126 |
| Apr | 28 | 247 |
| May | 27 | 167 |
| Jun | 26 | 27 |
| Jul | 25 | 11 |
| Aug | 25 | 11 |
| Sep | 26 | 18 |
| Oct | 27 | 53 |
| Nov | 27 | 96 |
| Dec | 28 | 97 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jambiani Kikadini
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Makunduchi hospital · Tasani | 8.6 km | Map |
| Bank | ATM - Absa · Paje | 8.9 km | Map |
| ATM | Exim bank · Jambiani Kibigija | 5.1 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Petrol · Jambiani Kibigija | 3.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | Villa Bahati Zanzibar · Jambiani Kikadini | 2.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Jambiani Plaza · Jambiani Kibigija | 5.1 km | Map |
| School | Mwendawima nursery school · Jambiani Kikadini | 3.8 km | Map |
| College | SUZA, School of Business · Chwaka | 22 km | Map |
| Police station | paje police station · Paje | 9.0 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 Jambiani Kikadini

Places mapped inside Jambiani Kikadini in open map data, by type.
- Hotels 54
- Schools 5
- Restaurants 29

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 Kusini District
- Bwejuu
- Dongwe
- Jambiani Kibigija
- Kajengwa
- Kibuteni
- Kijini
- Kiongoni
- Kitogani
- Kizimkazi Dimbani
- Kizimkazi Mkunguni
- Mtende
- Muungoni
- Muyuni A
- Muyuni B
- Muyuni C
- Mzuri
- Nganani
- Paje
- Pete
- Tasani

## Quick answers
- Where is Jambiani Kikadini? In Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Jambiani Kikadini? Jambiani Kibigija, Kajengwa, Muungoni, Muyuni A, Muyuni B and Muyuni C
- What is there to see in Jambiani Kikadini? Kuumbi, Kuumbi Cave, Museum of Early Men
- What time zone is Jambiani Kikadini in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Jambiani Kikadini? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Jambiani Kikadini? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Jambiani Kikadini? 9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Jambiani Kikadini? Settlements lie between 6 m and 26 m
- What is the best time to visit Jambiani Kikadini? June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Jambiani Kikadini? Makunduchi hospital, about 8.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Jambiani Kikadini? ATM - Absa, about 8.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Jambiani Kikadini? Exim bank, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jambiani Kikadini? Petrol, about 3.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Jambiani Kikadini? TZ5202051 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 42.4 km²
- P-code: TZ5202051
- District: Kusini District

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