# Dimani Ward, Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/dimani/

Ward · Magharibi District 

# Dimani

Dimani is a ward of Tanzania in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **8.10 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8.1km²
- 2mapped services
- 28 mtypical elevation

## Where is Dimani?

Dimani lies in [Magharibi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/), [Mjini Magharibi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other wards: [Bweleo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/bweleo/), [Kombeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/kombeni/) and [Nyamanzi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/nyamanzi/). By area it is the 3133rd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.7% of [Magharibi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/). The centre of Dimani is about 390 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.2727° S, 39.2660° 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 Dimani

### Nearby, outside Dimani

- Safari Blue · attraction, Fumba5.2 km
- Practical Permaculture Institute · attraction, Shakani5.5 km
- Bikhole Historical Site · attraction, Bungi7.7 km
- Bi Khole Ruins · attraction, Bungi8.1 km
- поворот на Сафари Блю · museum, Bungi8.7 km
- Unguja Ukuu Ruins · attraction, Unguja Ukuu Kaepwani13 km
- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee13 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu14 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu14 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri14 km
- The Peace Memorial Museum · museum, Mkunazini14 km
- Peace Memorial Museum · museum, Mkunazini14 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: Dimani

- 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) · Zanzibar7.2 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam67 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 18:15).

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 Dimani

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Dimani. Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 28 m above sea level (median 28 m).

- Dambani
- Kombeni Chuuni
- Mkunguni
- Mkunguni Pwani

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).

## Landscape and landmarks of Dimani

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Haitajwa Hill · 28 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Dimani and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Magharibi District, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 1,007 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (256 mm) and the driest Jul (13 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 62 

Feb 28 51 

Mar 29 119 

Apr 28 256 

May 27 186 

Jun 26 29 

Jul 25 13 

Aug 25 14 

Sep 26 22 

Oct 27 64 

Nov 28 101 

Dec 28 92 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dimani

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kombeni Primary Health Care Unit · Kombeni 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.25921&mlon=39.26061#map=17/-6.25921/39.26061) 

Bank PBZ Branch · Jumbi 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19691&mlon=39.30661#map=17/-6.19691/39.30661) 

ATM Barclays · Kiembesamaki 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.21881&mlon=39.22129#map=17/-6.21881/39.22129) 

Petrol pump Gapco · Maungani 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.23490&mlon=39.24852#map=17/-6.23490/39.24852) 

Hotel Calamari Beach Resort, Zanzibar · Bweleo 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.29847&mlon=39.29543#map=17/-6.29847/39.29543) 

Mall Butcher and Grill · Tomondo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18758&mlon=39.22482#map=17/-6.18758/39.22482) 

School Dimani Primary School · Dimani 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.26722&mlon=39.26647#map=17/-6.26722/39.26647) 

College Zanzibar University · Tunguu 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.22463&mlon=39.31243#map=17/-6.22463/39.31243) 

Police station Tunguu Police Station · Jumbi 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.19536&mlon=39.30479#map=17/-6.19536/39.30479) 

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 Dimani

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

- Schools1
- Restaurants1

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 Magharibi District

- Bububu
- Bumbwisudi
- Bweleo
- Chuini
- Chukwani
- Dole
- Fumba
- Fuoni Kibondeni
- Fuoni Kijito Upele
- Kama
- Kianga
- Kibweni
- Kiembesamaki
- Kihinani
- Kinuni
- Kisauni
- Kizimbani
- Kombeni
- Magogoni
- Maungani
- Mbuzini
- Melinne
- Mfenesini
- Mombasa
- Mtoni
- Mtoni Kidatu
- Mtopepo
- Mtufaani
- Mwakaje
- Mwanakwerekwe
- Mwanyanya
- Mwera
- Nyamanzi
- Pangawe
- Shakani
- Sharifumsa
- Tomondo
- Welezo

## Quick answers

- Where is Dimani?In Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Dimani?Bweleo, Kombeni and Nyamanzi
- What is there to see in Dimani?Safari Blue, Practical Permaculture Institute, Bikhole Historical Site, Bi Khole Ruins
- What time zone is Dimani in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Dimani?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Dimani?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dimani?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dimani?Settlements lie between 13 m and 28 m
- What is the highest point in Dimani?Haitajwa Hill (28 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dimani?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Dimani?Kombeni Primary Health Care Unit, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Dimani?PBZ Branch, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Dimani?Barclays, about 7.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Dimani?Gapco, about 4.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Dimani?TZ5301201 (OCHA common operational dataset)
