# Mbuga Ward, Ulanga District, Morogoro Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/mbuga/

Ward · Ulanga District 

# Mbuga

Mbuga is a ward of Tanzania in Ulanga District, Morogoro Region. It covers **5,023.2 km²**. 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,023km²
- 13mapped services
- 407 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mbuga?

Mbuga lies in [Ulanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/), [Morogoro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other wards: [Barikiwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/liwale/barikiwa/), [Ilonga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/ilonga/), [Likuyuseka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/likuyuseka/), [Lukande](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/lukande/), [Mkutano](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/liwale/mkutano/), [Mlembwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/liwale/mlembwe/) and [Mwaya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/mwaya/). By area it is the 11th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 21.4% of [Ulanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/). The centre of Mbuga is about 376 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 9.2833° S, 37.0819° 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 Mbuga

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mbuga: 1 nature reserve.

- Nyerere National Park · nature reserve

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: Mbuga

- 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 (#####)

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 18:19).

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 Mbuga

Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Mbuga. Settlements here lie between about 362 m and 419 m above sea level (median 407 m).

- Chigandugandu
- Chihi
- Ilonga
- Iputi
- Kazimoto
- Luhombero
- Mbuga
- Mjimwema
- Mwaya
- Nkongo

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).

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbuga

Named natural and historic features inside Mbuga, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Matunda
- Mitondo
- Ruaha River

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Miniha · 672 m
- Mahogo · 647 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Luhombero Luwegu Rivers Forest Reserve
- Ngindo Forest Reserve

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Mbuga and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Ulanga District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,129 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (233 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 216 

Feb 24 169 

Mar 24 233 

Apr 24 172 

May 23 34 

Jun 22 4 

Jul 22 3 

Aug 24 2 

Sep 26 4 

Oct 27 35 

Nov 28 68 

Dec 26 188 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mbuga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

School Iputi Primary School · Mbuga 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.02579&mlon=36.86431#map=17/-9.02579/36.86431) 

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 Mbuga

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

- Hospitals2
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools8
- Police stations1

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 Ulanga District

- Biro
- Chirombola
- Euga
- Ilonga
- Iragua
- Isongo
- Itete
- Kichangani
- Kilosa kwa Mpepo
- Lukande
- Lupiro
- Mahenge
- Malinyi
- Minepa
- Msogezi
- Mtimbira
- Mwaya
- Ngoheranga
- Ruaha
- Sali
- Sofi
- Usangule
- Vigoi

## Quick answers

- Where is Mbuga?In Ulanga District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
- What borders Mbuga?Barikiwa, Ilonga, Likuyuseka, Lukande, Mkutano, Mlembwe and Mwaya
- What is there to see in Mbuga?Nyerere National Park
- What time zone is Mbuga in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbuga?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbuga?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbuga?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbuga?Settlements lie between 362 m and 419 m
- What is the highest point in Mbuga?Miniha (672 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbuga?May to November
- How many hospitals are in Mbuga?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbuga?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbuga?TZ0504141 (OCHA common operational dataset)