Ward · Simanjiro District
# Msitu wa Tembo

Msitu wa Tembo is a ward of Tanzania in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region. It covers 367.4 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 367 km²
- 9 mapped services

## Where is Msitu wa Tembo?

Msitu wa Tembo lies in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other wards: Arusha Chini, Lang'ata, Masama Rundugai, Naisinyai and Ngorika. By area it is the 513th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 1.9% of Simanjiro District. The centre of Msitu wa Tembo is about 330 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.6448° S, 37.2961° 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 Msitu wa Tembo

### Nearby, outside Msitu wa Tembo
- Namalok Nature Reserve · nature reserve, Arusha Chini 12 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: Msitu wa Tembo
- 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
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha 35 km
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha 80 km

### Nearest railway station

Kahe (Kahe), about 23 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:28).

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 Msitu wa Tembo

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Msitu wa Tembo.
- Kiwoi
- Korongo
- Magadini
- Msitu wa tembo
- Olchoronyori

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Msitu wa Tembo

Named natural and historic features inside Msitu wa Tembo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Karanga
- Kikuletwa River

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Lelatema · 1,311 m

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 Msitu wa Tembo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Simanjiro District, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 670 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (107 mm) and the driest Jul (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 91 |
| Feb | 23 | 64 |
| Mar | 23 | 100 |
| Apr | 22 | 107 |
| May | 21 | 57 |
| Jun | 20 | 10 |
| Jul | 19 | 6 |
| Aug | 20 | 9 |
| Sep | 21 | 12 |
| Oct | 22 | 44 |
| Nov | 23 | 76 |
| Dec | 23 | 95 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Msitu wa Tembo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Tpc Hospital · Arusha Chini | 13 km | Map |
| Bank | Azania Bank LTD · Bondeni | 33 km | Map |
| ATM | Barclays · Mawenzi | 33 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Oil alliance · Mwanga | 31 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel Aljerzeera · Kahe | 16 km | Map |
| Mall | Kilimanjaro Commercial Complex · Mawenzi | 33 km | Map |
| School | Kiruani Primary School · Msitu wa Tembo | 4.2 km | Map |
| College | Kikuletwa Renewable Energy Training and Research Centre · Masama Rundugai | 29 km | Map |
| Police station | Central Police Station Moshi · Mawenzi | 33 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 Msitu wa Tembo

Places mapped inside Msitu wa Tembo in open map data, by type.
- Schools 9

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 Simanjiro District
- Emboreet
- Endiantu
- Endonyongijape
- Kitwai
- Komolo
- Liborsoit
- Loiborsiret
- Mererani
- Naberera
- Naisinyai
- Ngorika
- Oljoro No. 5
- Orkesmet
- Ruvu Remiti
- Shambarai
- Terrat

## Quick answers
- Where is Msitu wa Tembo? In Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
- What borders Msitu wa Tembo? Arusha Chini, Lang'ata, Masama Rundugai, Naisinyai and Ngorika
- What is there to see in Msitu wa Tembo? Namalok Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Msitu wa Tembo in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Msitu wa Tembo? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Msitu wa Tembo? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Msitu wa Tembo? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Msitu wa Tembo? Lelatema (1,311 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Msitu wa Tembo? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Msitu wa Tembo? Tpc Hospital, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Msitu wa Tembo? Azania Bank LTD, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Msitu wa Tembo? Barclays, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Msitu wa Tembo? Oil alliance, about 31 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Msitu wa Tembo? TZ2104091 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 367.4 km²
- P-code: TZ2104091
- District: Simanjiro District

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