# Kianga Ward, Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region

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

Ward · Magharibi District 

# Kianga

Kianga is a ward of Tanzania in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **13.4 km²**. 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13.4km²
- 3mapped services
- 63 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kianga?

Kianga 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 10 other wards: [Dole](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/dole/), [Koani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/koani/), [Machui](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kusini-unguja/kati/machui/), [Magogoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/magogoni/), [Mtoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mtoni/), [Mtoni Kidatu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mtoni-kidatu/), [Mtopepo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mtopepo/), [Mtufaani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mtufaani/), [Mwanyanya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mwanyanya/) and [Mwera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mwera/). By area it is the 2986th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 6.2% of [Magharibi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/). The centre of Kianga is about 389 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1303° S, 39.2547° 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 Kianga

### Nearby, outside Kianga

- Tangawizi Spice Farm · attraction, Dole2.6 km
- Jambo Spice Farm · attraction, Dole2.7 km
- Hakuna Matata Spice Farm · attraction, Dole2.9 km
- Заказник Мейсинини Нэчурал Форест Masingini Natural Forest Reserve · attraction, Dole3.5 km
- Idara ya misitu · zoo, Kizimbani3.7 km
- Spice Farm · attraction, Kizimbani4.3 km
- Mtoni Palace Ruins · ruins, Mtoni4.6 km
- Maganga Spice Farm · attraction, Mbuzini4.7 km
- Kidichi Spice farm · attraction, Mbuzini4.8 km
- To the hills spice farm · attraction, Mbuzini4.9 km
- Kibweni Palace Museum · museum, Kibweni5.0 km
- Spice Farm · attraction, Kizimbani5.1 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: Kianga

- 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) · Zanzibar11 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam83 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 06:29, sunset around 18:16).

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 Kianga

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Kianga. Settlements here lie between about 36 m and 71 m above sea level (median 63 m).

- Chemani
- Dunkuki
- Kianga

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 Kianga 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 Kianga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Misaili Hospital · Magogoni 3.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15537&mlon=39.23641#map=17/-6.15537/39.23641) 

Bank The People's Bank of Zanzibar · Mwanakwerekwe 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17674&mlon=39.22486#map=17/-6.17674/39.22486) 

ATM UMOJA ATM · Shaurimoyo 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15365&mlon=39.20882#map=17/-6.15365/39.20882) 

Petrol pump Gapco · Mwera 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.14790&mlon=39.25460#map=17/-6.14790/39.25460) 

Hotel Chukwani · Mtufaani 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15188&mlon=39.24116#map=17/-6.15188/39.24116) 

Mall Shaaban shop · Mwembe Makumbi 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15078&mlon=39.21106#map=17/-6.15078/39.21106) 

School Kianga Primary School · Kianga 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.13579&mlon=39.25592#map=17/-6.13579/39.25592) 

College Al madrasat Rusaina · Kilimahewa Juu 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16024&mlon=39.22425#map=17/-6.16024/39.22425) 

Police station Bububu · Bububu 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.09790&mlon=39.21883#map=17/-6.09790/39.21883) 

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 Kianga

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

- Schools3

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
- Dimani
- Dole
- Fumba
- Fuoni Kibondeni
- Fuoni Kijito Upele
- Kama
- 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 Kianga?In Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Kianga?Dole, Koani, Machui, Magogoni, Mtoni, Mtoni Kidatu, Mtopepo, Mtufaani, Mwanyanya and Mwera
- What is there to see in Kianga?Tangawizi Spice Farm, Jambo Spice Farm, Hakuna Matata Spice Farm, Заказник Мейсинини Нэчурал Форест Masingini Natural Forest Reserve
- What time zone is Kianga in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kianga?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kianga?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kianga?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kianga?Settlements lie between 36 m and 71 m
- What is the best time to visit Kianga?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kianga?Misaili Hospital, about 3.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kianga?The People's Bank of Zanzibar, about 6.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kianga?UMOJA ATM, about 5.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kianga?Gapco, about 2.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Kianga?TZ5301093 (OCHA common operational dataset)