# Muembetanga Ward, Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region

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

Ward · Mjini District 

# Muembetanga

Muembetanga is a ward of Tanzania in Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **0.09 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 4 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 0.1km²
- 4mapped services
- 14 mtypical elevation

## Where is Muembetanga?

Muembetanga lies in [Mjini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/), [Mjini Magharibi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other wards: [Kisima Majongoo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kisima-majongoo/), [Kisiwandui](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kisiwandui/), [Mchangani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/mchangani/), [Mlandege](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/mlandege/), [Muembeshauri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/muembeshauri/), [Rahaleo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/rahaleo/) and [Vikokotoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/vikokotoni/). By area it is the 3638th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.6% of [Mjini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/). The centre of Muembetanga is about 382 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 0.1 km from Zanzibar, the main town of Mjini District. The centre point is at 6.1639° S, 39.1974° 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 Muembetanga

### Nearby, outside Muembetanga

- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri0.3 km
- Karume Monument · monument, Vikokotoni0.4 km
- Slavery Memorial · attraction, Mkunazini0.5 km
- Old Slave Market · museum, Mkunazini0.5 km
- Bharmal Building · attraction, Malindi0.6 km
- Dr. Bulugu Gallery · gallery, Kiponda0.7 km
- Hamamni Persian Baths · attraction, Mkunazini0.7 km
- Cultural Arts Center · gallery, Mkunazini0.7 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu0.7 km
- Cultural Art Centre · gallery, Mkunazini0.8 km
- Princess Salme Museum · museum, Kiponda0.8 km
- Natural History Museum · museum, Mkunazini0.8 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: Muembetanga

- 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 Salaam79 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:04) 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 Muembetanga

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Muembetanga. The largest with a recorded population: Zanzibar (709,809).

- Zanzibar

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 Muembetanga and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mjini 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 Muembetanga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kisiwanduwi Medical Centre · Kisiwandui 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16587&mlon=39.19641#map=17/-6.16587/39.19641) 

Bank Equity Bank · Mchangani 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16161&mlon=39.19879#map=17/-6.16161/39.19879) 

ATM NIC ATM · Mlandege 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15945&mlon=39.19916#map=17/-6.15945/39.19916) 

Petrol pump Gapco · Malindi 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16009&mlon=39.19469#map=17/-6.16009/39.19469) 

Hotel The Zanzibari Boutique Hotel · Kisiwandui 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16550&mlon=39.19720#map=17/-6.16550/39.19720) 

Mall Michenzani Mall · Rahaleo 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16506&mlon=39.19962#map=17/-6.16506/39.19962) 

School JONGOWE SECONDARY SCHOOL · Muembetanga 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16394&mlon=39.19786#map=17/-6.16394/39.19786) 

College Madrasatul Naim · Kikwajuni Bondeni 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16700&mlon=39.19653#map=17/-6.16700/39.19653) 

Police station MLANDEGE POLICE STATION · Mlandege 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16044&mlon=39.20023#map=17/-6.16044/39.20023) 

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 Muembetanga

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

- Schools2
- Cinemas1
- 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 Mjini District

- Amani
- Chumbuni
- Gulioni
- Jang'ombe
- Karakana
- Kidongo Chekundu
- Kikwajuni Bondeni
- Kikwajuni Juu
- Kilimahewa Bondeni
- Kilimahewa Juu
- Kilimani
- Kiponda
- Kisima Majongoo
- Kisiwandui
- Kwa Wazee
- Kwaalimsha
- Kwaalinatu
- Kwahani
- Kwamtipura
- Magomeni
- Makadara
- Malindi
- Matarumbeta
- Mchangani
- Meya
- Miembeni
- Migombani
- Mikunguni
- Mkele
- Mkunazini
- Mlandege
- Mpendae
- Muembeshauri
- Muungano
- Mwembe Makumbi
- Mwembeladu
- Nyerere
- Rahaleo
- Sebleni
- Shangani
- Shaurimoyo
- Sogea
- Urusi
- Vikokotoni

## Quick answers

- Where is Muembetanga?In Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Muembetanga?Kisima Majongoo, Kisiwandui, Mchangani, Mlandege, Muembeshauri, Rahaleo and Vikokotoni
- What is there to see in Muembetanga?Revolutionary Tower, Karume Monument, Slavery Memorial, Old Slave Market
- What time zone is Muembetanga in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Muembetanga?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Muembetanga?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Muembetanga?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Muembetanga?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Muembetanga?Kisiwanduwi Medical Centre, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Muembetanga?Equity Bank, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Muembetanga?NIC ATM, about 0.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Muembetanga?Gapco, about 0.5 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Muembetanga?TZ5302272 (OCHA common operational dataset)