# Mtufaani Ward, Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region

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

Ward · Magharibi District 

# Mtufaani

Mtufaani is a ward of Tanzania in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **3.01 km²**. 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 3.0km²
- 3mapped services
- 43 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mtufaani?

Mtufaani 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 5 other wards: [Kianga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/kianga/), [Kinuni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/kinuni/), [Magogoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/magogoni/), [Mwera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mwera/) and [Pangawe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/pangawe/). By area it is the 3381st largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 1.4% of [Magharibi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/). The centre of Mtufaani is about 388 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1589° S, 39.2474° 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 Mtufaani

### Nearby, outside Mtufaani

- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee3.2 km
- Maruhubi Historical Site · attraction, Mwembe Makumbi4.5 km
- Maruhubi Palace · ruins, Mwembe Makumbi4.5 km
- Mtoni Palace Ruins · ruins, Mtoni4.6 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu4.9 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu5.0 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri5.3 km
- Bharmal Building · attraction, Malindi5.8 km
- Tangawizi Spice Farm · attraction, Dole5.8 km
- Jambo Spice Farm · attraction, Dole5.8 km
- Karume Monument · monument, Vikokotoni6.0 km
- Old Dispensary · attraction, Malindi6.1 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: Mtufaani

- 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) · Zanzibar7.4 km
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam80 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)](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 Mtufaani

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Mtufaani. Settlements here lie between about 43 m and 43 m above sea level (median 43 m).

- Kianga
- Kinuni
- Mtufaani
- Regezo Mwendo

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 Mtufaani 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
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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 Mtufaani

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Misaili Hospital · Magogoni 1.3 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 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17674&mlon=39.22486#map=17/-6.17674/39.22486) 

ATM Barclays · Magomeni 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17719&mlon=39.22218#map=17/-6.17719/39.22218) 

Petrol pump N'Hunga Oil · Mtufaani 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.14685&mlon=39.24727#map=17/-6.14685/39.24727) 

Hotel Chukwani · Mtufaani 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15188&mlon=39.24116#map=17/-6.15188/39.24116) 

Mall Mpendae Mall · Mpendae 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.18299&mlon=39.22026#map=17/-6.18299/39.22026) 

School KINUNI SECONDARY SCHOOL · Mtufaani 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16556&mlon=39.25051#map=17/-6.16556/39.25051) 

College Al madrasat Rusaina · Kilimahewa Juu 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16024&mlon=39.22425#map=17/-6.16024/39.22425) 

Police station Kidonge chekundu police statition · Jang'ombe 4.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17033&mlon=39.21292#map=17/-6.17033/39.21292) 

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 Mtufaani

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools1

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
- Kianga
- Kibweni
- Kiembesamaki
- Kihinani
- Kinuni
- Kisauni
- Kizimbani
- Kombeni
- Magogoni
- Maungani
- Mbuzini
- Melinne
- Mfenesini
- Mombasa
- Mtoni
- Mtoni Kidatu
- Mtopepo
- Mwakaje
- Mwanakwerekwe
- Mwanyanya
- Mwera
- Nyamanzi
- Pangawe
- Shakani
- Sharifumsa
- Tomondo
- Welezo

## Quick answers

- Where is Mtufaani?In Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mtufaani?Kianga, Kinuni, Magogoni, Mwera and Pangawe
- What is there to see in Mtufaani?amani, Maruhubi Historical Site, Maruhubi Palace, Mtoni Palace Ruins
- What time zone is Mtufaani in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mtufaani?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mtufaani?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mtufaani?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mtufaani?Settlements lie between 43 m and 43 m
- What is the best time to visit Mtufaani?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mtufaani?Misaili Hospital, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mtufaani?The People's Bank of Zanzibar, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mtufaani?Barclays, about 3.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mtufaani?N'Hunga Oil, about 1.3 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Mtufaani?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mtufaani?TZ5301303 (OCHA common operational dataset)