# Welezo Ward, Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region

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

Ward · Magharibi District 

# Welezo

Welezo is a ward of Tanzania in Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **1.16 km²**. Open map data shows 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1.2km²
- 4mapped services

## Where is Welezo?

Welezo 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 7 other wards: [Amani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/amani/), [Chumbuni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/chumbuni/), [Kilimahewa Juu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kilimahewa-juu/), [Kwa Wazee](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kwa-wazee/), [Kwamtipura](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kwamtipura/), [Magogoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/magogoni/) and [Mtopepo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/mtopepo/). By area it is the 3502nd largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.5% of [Magharibi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/magharibi/). The centre of Welezo is about 386 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1581° S, 39.2285° 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 Welezo

### Nearby, outside Welezo

- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee1.2 km
- Maruhubi Historical Site · attraction, Mwembe Makumbi2.6 km
- Maruhubi Palace · ruins, Mwembe Makumbi2.6 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu2.9 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu3.0 km
- Mtoni Palace Ruins · ruins, Mtoni3.0 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri3.3 km
- Bharmal Building · attraction, Malindi3.7 km
- Karume Monument · monument, Vikokotoni3.9 km
- Old Dispensary · attraction, Malindi4.0 km
- The Old Dispensary · attraction, Malindi4.0 km
- Slavery Memorial · attraction, Mkunazini4.0 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: Welezo

- 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) · Zanzibar7.1 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.

## Weather in Welezo 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 Welezo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Oasis Polyclinic · Amani 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16450&mlon=39.22430#map=17/-6.16450/39.22430) 

Bank Exim Bank · Mwanakwerekwe 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.17624&mlon=39.22297#map=17/-6.17624/39.22297) 

ATM UMOJA ATM · Shaurimoyo 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15365&mlon=39.20882#map=17/-6.15365/39.20882) 

Petrol pump Petro · Welezo 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16313&mlon=39.22708#map=17/-6.16313/39.22708) 

Hotel Zanzibar Kizimkazi House · Welezo 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15940&mlon=39.22851#map=17/-6.15940/39.22851) 

Mall Shaaban shop · Mwembe Makumbi 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15078&mlon=39.21106#map=17/-6.15078/39.21106) 

School Welezo Primary School · Welezo 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15686&mlon=39.23081#map=17/-6.15686/39.23081) 

College Al madrasat Rusaina · Kilimahewa Juu 0.5 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 2.2 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 Welezo

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools1
- Pharmacies1

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
- Mtufaani
- Mwakaje
- Mwanakwerekwe
- Mwanyanya
- Mwera
- Nyamanzi
- Pangawe
- Shakani
- Sharifumsa
- Tomondo

## Quick answers

- Where is Welezo?In Magharibi District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Welezo?Amani, Chumbuni, Kilimahewa Juu, Kwa Wazee, Kwamtipura, Magogoni and Mtopepo
- What is there to see in Welezo?amani, Maruhubi Historical Site, Maruhubi Palace, Kariakoo Amusement Park
- What time zone is Welezo in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Welezo?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Welezo?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the best time to visit Welezo?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Welezo?Oasis Polyclinic, about 0.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Welezo?Exim Bank, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Welezo?UMOJA ATM, about 2.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Welezo?Petro, about 0.6 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Welezo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Welezo?TZ5301292 (OCHA common operational dataset)