# Shaurimoyo Ward, Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region

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

Ward · Mjini District 

# Shaurimoyo

Shaurimoyo is a ward of Tanzania in Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region. It covers **0.71 km²**. 1 named village or locality is recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 0.7km²
- 9mapped services

## Where is Shaurimoyo?

Shaurimoyo 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 8 other wards: [Amani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/amani/), [Chumbuni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/chumbuni/), [Gulioni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/gulioni/), [Kilimahewa Bondeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kilimahewa-bondeni/), [Kwamtipura](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/kwamtipura/), [Makadara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/makadara/), [Mkele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/mkele/) and [Mwembe Makumbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/mwembe-makumbi/). By area it is the 3555th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 4.6% of [Mjini District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mjini-magharibi/mjini/). The centre of Shaurimoyo is about 384 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 1.7 km from Zanzibar, the main town of Mjini District. The centre point is at 6.1557° S, 39.2105° 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 Shaurimoyo

### Nearby, outside Shaurimoyo

- Maruhubi Historical Site · attraction, Mwembe Makumbi1.2 km
- Maruhubi Palace · ruins, Mwembe Makumbi1.2 km
- amani · viewpoint, Kwa Wazee1.3 km
- Kariakoo Amusement Park · theme park, Kwaalinatu1.5 km
- Spinning Coaster · attraction, Kwaalinatu1.5 km
- Revolutionary Tower · monument, Muembeshauri1.6 km
- Bharmal Building · attraction, Malindi1.7 km
- Old Dispensary · attraction, Malindi2.0 km
- The Old Dispensary · attraction, Malindi2.0 km
- The Big Tree · attraction, Kiponda2.1 km
- Karume Monument · monument, Vikokotoni2.1 km
- Slavery Memorial · attraction, Mkunazini2.1 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: Shaurimoyo

- 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) · Zanzibar7.5 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 Shaurimoyo

Open gazetteers list **1 village, town or locality** in Shaurimoyo.

- Gordown

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 Shaurimoyo 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 Shaurimoyo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Asiah Hospital · Shaurimoyo 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15749&mlon=39.20944#map=17/-6.15749/39.20944) 

Bank People Bank Of Zanzibar · Mlandege 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15916&mlon=39.19946#map=17/-6.15916/39.19946) 

ATM UMOJA ATM · Shaurimoyo 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15365&mlon=39.20882#map=17/-6.15365/39.20882) 

Petrol pump petrolem station UP · Makadara 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15766&mlon=39.20440#map=17/-6.15766/39.20440) 

Hotel Mama Ntilie · Mkele 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16324&mlon=39.21452#map=17/-6.16324/39.21452) 

Mall local shop · Mwembe Makumbi 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15085&mlon=39.21029#map=17/-6.15085/39.21029) 

School Shauri Moyo maandalizi school · Shaurimoyo 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15685&mlon=39.21038#map=17/-6.15685/39.21038) 

College Faraja Secondary School · Kilimahewa Juu 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.16092&mlon=39.22206#map=17/-6.16092/39.22206) 

Police station makadar police station · Makadara 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.15882&mlon=39.20431#map=17/-6.15882/39.20431) 

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 Shaurimoyo

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

- Hospitals2
- ATMs1
- Schools6

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
- Muembetanga
- Muungano
- Mwembe Makumbi
- Mwembeladu
- Nyerere
- Rahaleo
- Sebleni
- Shangani
- Sogea
- Urusi
- Vikokotoni

## Quick answers

- Where is Shaurimoyo?In Mjini District, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
- What borders Shaurimoyo?Amani, Chumbuni, Gulioni, Kilimahewa Bondeni, Kwamtipura, Makadara, Mkele and Mwembe Makumbi
- What is there to see in Shaurimoyo?Maruhubi Historical Site, Maruhubi Palace, amani, Kariakoo Amusement Park
- What time zone is Shaurimoyo in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Shaurimoyo?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Shaurimoyo?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Shaurimoyo?1 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Shaurimoyo?June to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Shaurimoyo?Asiah Hospital, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Shaurimoyo?People Bank Of Zanzibar, about 1.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Shaurimoyo?UMOJA ATM, about 0.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shaurimoyo?petrolem station UP, about 0.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Shaurimoyo?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Shaurimoyo?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Shaurimoyo?TZ5302102 (OCHA common operational dataset)