Ward · Magharibi District
# Mombasa

Mombasa is a ward of Tanzania in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers 1.82 km². 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1.8 km²
- 9 mapped services
- 24 m typical elevation

## Where is Mombasa?

Mombasa lies in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other wards: Kiembesamaki, Kisauni, Migombani, Mpendae and Tomondo. By area it is the 3449th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.8% of Magharibi District. The centre of Mombasa is about 385 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.2004° S, 39.2210° 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 Mombasa

### Nearby, outside Mombasa
- Practical Permaculture Institute · attraction, Shakani 4.0 km
- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee 4.1 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu 4.2 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu 4.2 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri 4.5 km
- The Peace Memorial Museum · museum, Mkunazini 4.9 km
- Peace Memorial Museum · museum, Mkunazini 4.9 km
- Natural History Museum · museum, Mkunazini 4.9 km
- Karume Monument · monument, Vikokotoni 5.0 km
- Old Slave Market · museum, Mkunazini 5.2 km
- Slavery Memorial · attraction, Mkunazini 5.2 km
- Portuguese Arch · monument, Shangani 5.3 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: Mombasa
- 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
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 2.4 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 75 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 18:16).

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 Mombasa

Open gazetteers list 1 village, town or locality in Mombasa.
- Mombasa

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

## Weather in Mombasa 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mombasa
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Alsiha Medical Centre · Mombasa | 0.1 km | Map |
| Bank | WAKFU NAMALI YA AMANA · Kiembesamaki | 1.2 km | Map |
| ATM | FBME Bank · Kiembesamaki | 2.0 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Bavuai Petrol Station · Migombani | 0.9 km | Map |
| Hotel | Zanzibar Beach Resort · Mombasa | 0.5 km | Map |
| Mall | Butcher and Grill · Tomondo | 1.5 km | Map |
| School | Turkish Maarif Schools Zanzibar · Mombasa | 0.6 km | Map |
| College | المدرسة المباركة الاسلامية · Melinne | 1.8 km | Map |
| Police station | mwembe madafu police station · Mpendae | 2.5 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 Mombasa

Places mapped inside Mombasa in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 4
- Restaurants 3

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Mombasa? In Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mombasa? Kiembesamaki, Kisauni, Migombani, Mpendae and Tomondo
- What is there to see in Mombasa? Practical Permaculture Institute, amani, Kariakoo Amusement Park, Spinning Coaster
- What time zone is Mombasa in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mombasa? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mombasa? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mombasa? 1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Mombasa? June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mombasa? Alsiha Medical Centre, about 0.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mombasa? WAKFU NAMALI YA AMANA, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mombasa? FBME Bank, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mombasa? Bavuai Petrol Station, about 0.9 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mombasa? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mombasa? TZ5301342 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 1.82 km²
- P-code: TZ5301342
- District: Magharibi District

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