Ward · Liwale District
# Mkutano

Mkutano is a ward of Tanzania in Liwale District, Lindi Region. It covers 11,249.3 km². 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 6 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 11,249 km²
- 6 mapped services
- 348 m typical elevation

## Where is Mkutano?

Mkutano lies in Liwale District, Lindi Region, Tanzania. It borders 8 other wards: Barikiwa, Kimambi, Kisawasawa, Lukande, Mang'ula, Mbaya, Mbuga and Mwaseni. By area it is the 2nd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 32.7% of Liwale District. The centre of Mkutano is about 361 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 8.7174° S, 37.7742° 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 Mkutano

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mkutano: 1 nature reserve.
- Selous Game Reserve · nature reserve

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: Mkutano
- 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
- Mafia Airport (MFA) · Kilindoni 227 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 259 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:17).

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 Mkutano

Open gazetteers list 22 villages, towns and localities in Mkutano. Settlements here lie between about 141 m and 703 m above sea level (median 348 m).
- Itete
- Kihuma
- Kikulyungu
- Kipororo
- Madaba
- Makanda
- Masagura
- Matandu Chini
- Mawa
- Miembwe
- Mihungu
- Mirahi
- Mkangira
- Mkutano
- Monga
- Mpombasi
- Mswega
- Namabou
- Namtoti
- Ngwembe
- Nyangandu
- Ruhangino

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mkutano

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams.
- Barikiwa River
- Mawera River
- Mbarangandu River
- Mirahi River
- Mlowoka River
- Murembwi River
- Nahatu River
- Nakangi River
- Nakikona
- Namatete
- Namino River
- Nampembe River
- Njenje River
- Ntandamanga River
- Ntondo River

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve.
- Selous Game Reserve

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Madaba

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 Mkutano and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Liwale District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,279 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (243 mm) and the driest Jul (8 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 | 208 |
| Feb | 25 | 177 |
| Mar | 25 | 240 |
| Apr | 24 | 243 |
| May | 23 | 61 |
| Jun | 22 | 10 |
| Jul | 22 | 8 |
| Aug | 23 | 10 |
| Sep | 25 | 15 |
| Oct | 26 | 62 |
| Nov | 27 | 82 |
| Dec | 26 | 163 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mkutano

Places mapped inside Mkutano in open map data, by type.
- Banks 1
- Hotels 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 Liwale District
- Barikiwa
- Kiangara
- Kibutuka
- Kichonda
- Kimambi
- Likongowele
- Lilombe
- Liwale 'B'
- Liwale Mjini
- Makata
- Mangirikiti
- Mbaya
- Mihumo
- Mirui
- Mlembwe
- Mpigamiti
- Nangando
- Nangano
- Ngongowele

## Quick answers
- Where is Mkutano? In Liwale District, Lindi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mkutano? Barikiwa, Kimambi, Kisawasawa, Lukande, Mang'ula, Mbaya, Mbuga and Mwaseni
- What is there to see in Mkutano? Selous Game Reserve
- What time zone is Mkutano in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mkutano? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mkutano? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mkutano? 22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mkutano? Settlements lie between 141 m and 703 m
- What is the best time to visit Mkutano? May to November
- How many banks are in Mkutano? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mkutano? TZ0804071 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 11,249.3 km²
- P-code: TZ0804071
- District: Liwale District

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