Ward · Masasi District
# Namatutwe

Namatutwe is a ward of Tanzania in Masasi District, Mtwara Region. It covers 637.4 km². 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 637 km²
- 9 mapped services
- 325 m typical elevation

## Where is Namatutwe?

Namatutwe lies in Masasi District, Mtwara Region, Tanzania. It borders 9 other wards: Chiwale, Matekwe, Mbondo, Mikangaula, Mlingula, Mtua, Namajani, Nangomba and Sengenya. By area it is the 278th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 15.9% of Masasi District. The centre of Namatutwe is about 583 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 10.6891° S, 38.4354° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Namatutwe

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Namatutwe: 1 nature reserve.
- Msanjesi Game Reserve · nature reserve

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Namatutwe
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Mtwara Airport (MYW) · Mtwara 195 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:41, sunset around 18:11).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Namatutwe

Open gazetteers list 11 villages, towns and localities in Namatutwe. Settlements here lie between about 295 m and 362 m above sea level (median 325 m).
- Chingulungulu
- Mchonda
- Miwale
- Mjembe
- Mkuchika
- Mkwapa
- Msikisi
- Mujira
- Namatutwe
- Nyumululu
- Rutando

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Namatutwe

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

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.
- Mchonda Forest Reserve

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

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

## Weather in Namatutwe and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Masasi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,370 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (267 mm) and the driest Sep (10 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 | 267 |
| Feb | 25 | 240 |
| Mar | 25 | 248 |
| Apr | 24 | 229 |
| May | 23 | 48 |
| Jun | 21 | 13 |
| Jul | 21 | 11 |
| Aug | 23 | 13 |
| Sep | 25 | 10 |
| Oct | 27 | 60 |
| Nov | 28 | 60 |
| Dec | 27 | 171 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Namatutwe
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Chingulungulu · Namatutwe | 7.0 km | Map |
| Hotel | Lodge · Mangaka | 28 km | Map |
| School | Chingulungulu Primary School · Namatutwe | 7.1 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namatutwe

Places mapped inside Namatutwe in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 1
- Schools 8

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other wards in Masasi District
- Chigugu
- Chikolopola
- Chiungutwa
- Chiwale
- Chiwata
- Lipumburu
- Lukuledi
- Lulindi
- Mbuyuni
- Mchauru
- Mkululu
- Mkundi
- Mlingula
- Mnavira
- Mpanyani
- Mwena
- Namajani
- Namalenga
- Nanganga
- Nanjota
- Sindano

## Quick answers
- Where is Namatutwe? In Masasi District, Mtwara Region, Tanzania
- What borders Namatutwe? Chiwale, Matekwe, Mbondo, Mikangaula, Mlingula, Mtua, Namajani, Nangomba and Sengenya
- What is there to see in Namatutwe? Msanjesi Game Reserve
- What time zone is Namatutwe in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Namatutwe? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Namatutwe? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Namatutwe? 11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Namatutwe? Settlements lie between 295 m and 362 m
- What is the best time to visit Namatutwe? May to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Namatutwe? Chingulungulu, about 7.0 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Namatutwe? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Namatutwe? TZ0903011 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 637.4 km²
- P-code: TZ0903011
- District: Masasi District

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/namatutwe/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.