Ward · Lindi District
# Nyengedi

Nyengedi is a ward of Tanzania in Lindi District, Lindi Region. It covers 34.7 km². 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 34.7 km²
- 5 mapped services

## Where is Nyengedi?

Nyengedi lies in Lindi District, Lindi Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other wards: Chiponda, Majengo, Mnara, Mtua and Mtumbya. By area it is the 2664th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.6% of Lindi District. The centre of Nyengedi is about 609 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2455° S, 39.4409° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Know before you go: Nyengedi
- 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
- Mtwara Airport (MYW) · Mtwara 82 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 18:08).

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 Nyengedi

Open gazetteers list 2 villages, towns and localities in Nyengedi.
- Kilimahewa
- Luwale

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

## Weather in Nyengedi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Lindi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,377 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (263 mm) and the driest Jul (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 25 | 260 |
| Feb | 25 | 227 |
| Mar | 25 | 263 |
| Apr | 24 | 213 |
| May | 23 | 57 |
| Jun | 22 | 14 |
| Jul | 22 | 10 |
| Aug | 23 | 14 |
| Sep | 25 | 15 |
| Oct | 26 | 56 |
| Nov | 27 | 70 |
| Dec | 26 | 177 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nyengedi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nyengedi Dispensary · Nyengedi | 1.7 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Lake Oil · Mingoyo | 25 km | Map |
| Hotel | Mingoyo hotel · Mingoyo | 25 km | Map |
| School | Luwale Primary School · Nyengedi | 1.3 km | Map |
| College | Mahiwa HIGH School Kwanza · Kiwalala | 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 Nyengedi

Places mapped inside Nyengedi in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 4

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 Lindi District
- Chiponda
- Kilangala
- Kilolambwani
- Kitomanga
- Kiwalala
- Kiwawa
- Longa
- Majengo
- Mandwanga
- Matimba
- Mchinga
- Milola
- Mipingo
- Mnara
- Mnolela
- Mtama
- Mtua
- Mtumbya
- Nachunyu
- Nahukahuka
- Namangale
- Namupa
- Nangaru
- Navanga
- Nyangamara
- Nyangao
- Pangatena
- Rutamba
- Sudi

## Quick answers
- Where is Nyengedi? In Lindi District, Lindi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Nyengedi? Chiponda, Majengo, Mnara, Mtua and Mtumbya
- What time zone is Nyengedi in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Nyengedi? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Nyengedi? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nyengedi? 2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Nyengedi? May to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nyengedi? Nyengedi Dispensary, about 1.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nyengedi? Lake Oil, about 25 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nyengedi? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nyengedi? TZ0802141 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 34.7 km²
- P-code: TZ0802141
- District: Lindi District

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