Ward · Kusini District
# Kibuteni

Kibuteni is a ward of Tanzania in Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers 19.4 km². 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 19.4 km²
- 4 mapped services
- 31 m typical elevation

## Where is Kibuteni?

Kibuteni lies in Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania. It borders 7 other wards: Kajengwa, Kijini, Kizimkazi Dimbani, Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Mtende, Muyuni C and Nganani. By area it is the 2891st largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 5.1% of Kusini District. The centre of Kibuteni is about 415 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.4135° S, 39.4901° 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 Kibuteni

### Nearby, outside Kibuteni
- Salaam Cave · aquarium, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 4.3 km
- Salaam Garden cave (The secret cave) · attraction, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 5.1 km
- bird reserve kizimkazi · nature reserve, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 5.1 km
- Jungle Cave · attraction, Kizimkazi Mkunguni 6.1 km
- Tongoni Ruins · archaeological site, Kajengwa 7.4 km
- Usumba Rock · attraction, Mtende 7.7 km
- Kuumbi · cave, Jambiani Kikadini 8.1 km
- Kuumbi Cave · archaeological site, Jambiani Kikadini 8.2 km
- Ngonga Cave Guide · attraction, Muyuni A 8.4 km
- Ngonga · cave, Muyuni A 8.5 km
- Museum of Early Men · museum, Jambiani Kikadini 8.6 km
- Cuza cave · attraction, Jambiani Kibigija 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: Kibuteni
- 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 60 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 Kibuteni

Open gazetteers list 3 villages, towns and localities in Kibuteni. Settlements here lie between about 30 m and 31 m above sea level (median 31 m).
- Kibuteni
- Kufile
- Milangoni

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

## Weather in Kibuteni 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 Kibuteni
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Kizimkazi Health Center · Kizimkazi Mkunguni | 3.4 km | Map |
| Bank | ATM - Absa · Paje | 17 km | Map |
| ATM | Absa · Kibuteni | 0.7 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Alfa · Kibuteni | 0.8 km | Map |
| Hotel | L'Oasis Zanzibar · Kizimkazi Dimbani | 3.8 km | Map |
| Mall | Jambiani Plaza · Jambiani Kibigija | 13 km | Map |
| School | Skuli ya MaandaliziKibuteni Primary School · Kibuteni | 0.6 km | Map |
| College | SUZA, School of Business · Chwaka | 28 km | Map |
| Police station | paje police station · Paje | 17 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 Kibuteni

Places mapped inside Kibuteni in open map data, by type.
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- 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 Kusini District
- Bwejuu
- Dongwe
- Jambiani Kibigija
- Jambiani Kikadini
- Kajengwa
- Kijini
- Kiongoni
- Kitogani
- Kizimkazi Dimbani
- Kizimkazi Mkunguni
- Mtende
- Muungoni
- Muyuni A
- Muyuni B
- Muyuni C
- Mzuri
- Nganani
- Paje
- Pete
- Tasani

## Quick answers
- Where is Kibuteni? In Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Kibuteni? Kajengwa, Kijini, Kizimkazi Dimbani, Kizimkazi Mkunguni, Mtende, Muyuni C and Nganani
- What is there to see in Kibuteni? Salaam Cave, Salaam Garden cave (The secret cave), bird reserve kizimkazi, Jungle Cave
- What time zone is Kibuteni in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kibuteni? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kibuteni? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kibuteni? 3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kibuteni? Settlements lie between 30 m and 31 m
- What is the best time to visit Kibuteni? June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kibuteni? Kizimkazi Health Center, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kibuteni? ATM - Absa, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kibuteni? Absa, about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kibuteni? Alfa, about 0.8 km from the centre
- How many ATMs are in Kibuteni? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kibuteni? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kibuteni? TZ5202071 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 19.4 km²
- P-code: TZ5202071
- District: Kusini District

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