# Muungoni Ward, Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region

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

Ward · Kusini District 

# Muungoni

Muungoni is a ward of Tanzania in Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region. It covers **23.1 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 23.1km²
- 2mapped services
- 13 mtypical elevation

## Where is Muungoni?

Muungoni lies in [Kusini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/), [Kusini Unguja Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other wards: [Jambiani Kibigija](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/jambiani-kibigija/), [Jambiani Kikadini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/jambiani-kikadini/), [Kitogani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/kitogani/), [Muyuni A](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/muyuni-a/) and [Paje](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/paje/). By area it is the 2833rd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 6.1% of [Kusini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kusini/). The centre of Muungoni is about 410 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.3139° S, 39.4435° 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 Muungoni

### Nearby, outside Muungoni

- Ngonga · cave, Muyuni A3.7 km
- Ngonga Cave Guide · attraction, Muyuni A3.8 km
- Mangrove · attraction, Pete4.2 km
- Viewing Tower · viewpoint, Pete4.3 km
- Zanzibar Butterfly Centre · zoo, Pete4.4 km
- Sea Turtles · attraction, Pete4.6 km
- Jozani Sea Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary · zoo, Pete4.6 km
- Tortoises · attraction, Pete4.6 km
- Fish · attraction, Pete4.6 km
- Red Colobus Monkey · attraction, Pete5.5 km
- Mr. Joshi's Living House Ruins · ruins, Pete6.1 km
- Mr. Johi Sawmill · ruins, Pete6.2 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: Muungoni

- 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) · Zanzibar26 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam67 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)](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 Muungoni

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Muungoni. Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 21 m above sea level (median 13 m).

- Kitumba
- Mchenzani
- Misufini
- Muongoni

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Muungoni

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kitogani District Hospital · Kitogani 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.27641&mlon=39.43262#map=17/-6.27641/39.43262) 

Bank ATM - Absa · Paje 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26747&mlon=39.52726#map=17/-6.26747/39.52726) 

ATM Exim bank · Jambiani Kibigija 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.30535&mlon=39.53974#map=17/-6.30535/39.53974) 

Petrol pump Petro · Kitogani 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.28852&mlon=39.43780#map=17/-6.28852/39.43780) 

Hotel VINIX · Muungoni 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.30661&mlon=39.42037#map=17/-6.30661/39.42037) 

Mall Jambiani Plaza · Jambiani Kibigija 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.30536&mlon=39.53965#map=17/-6.30536/39.53965) 

School Skuli ya MaandaliziMuungoni Primary School · Muungoni 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.31068&mlon=39.43047#map=17/-6.31068/39.43047) 

College SUZA, School of Business · Chwaka 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16577&mlon=39.43675#map=17/-6.16577/39.43675) 

Police station paje police station · Paje 11 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 Muungoni

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

- Hotels1
- Schools1

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 Kusini District

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Muungoni?In Kusini District, Kusini Unguja Region, Tanzania
- What borders Muungoni?Jambiani Kibigija, Jambiani Kikadini, Kitogani, Muyuni A and Paje
- What is there to see in Muungoni?Ngonga, Ngonga Cave Guide, Mangrove, Viewing Tower
- What time zone is Muungoni in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Muungoni?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Muungoni?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Muungoni?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Muungoni?Settlements lie between 13 m and 21 m
- What is the best time to visit Muungoni?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Muungoni?Kitogani District Hospital, about 4.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Muungoni?ATM - Absa, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Muungoni?Exim bank, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Muungoni?Petro, about 2.9 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Muungoni?TZ5202141 (OCHA common operational dataset)