Ward · Kibaha District
# Bokomnemela

Bokomnemela is a ward of Tanzania in Kibaha District, Pwani Region. It covers 108.2 km². 5 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 3 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 108 km²
- 3 mapped services
- 183 m typical elevation

## Where is Bokomnemela?

Bokomnemela lies in Kibaha District, Pwani Region, Tanzania. It borders 7 other wards: Kiluvya, Kisarawe, Kongowe, Mkuza, Picha ya Ndege, Soga and Tumbi. By area it is the 1684th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 7.2% of Kibaha District. The centre of Bokomnemela is about 360 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.8682° S, 38.9212° 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 Bokomnemela

### Nearby, outside Bokomnemela
- Kwamathias Mtaa · viewpoint, Picha ya Ndege 12 km
- Tanita Mtaa · viewpoint, Mkuza 13 km
- Tanita Parking · viewpoint, Mkuza 13 km
- Mama God · viewpoint, Kibaha 14 km

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: Bokomnemela
- 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
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 32 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 79 km

### Nearest railway station

Mpiji (Bokomnemela), about 2.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:16).

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 Bokomnemela

Open gazetteers list 5 villages, towns and localities in Bokomnemela.
- Bokomnemela
- Mnemela Kibaon
- Mpiji
- Njiapanda
- Sofu

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

## Weather in Bokomnemela and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kibaha District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (24 °C). About 1,244 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (257 mm) and the driest Jul (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and June to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 27 | 120 |
| Feb | 27 | 100 |
| Mar | 27 | 184 |
| Apr | 26 | 257 |
| May | 25 | 127 |
| Jun | 24 | 19 |
| Jul | 24 | 13 |
| Aug | 25 | 17 |
| Sep | 26 | 29 |
| Oct | 27 | 83 |
| Nov | 27 | 146 |
| Dec | 27 | 147 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bokomnemela
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Tumbi Hospital · Tumbi | 11 km | Map |
| Bank | NMB Kibaha · Tumbi | 12 km | Map |
| ATM | NMB airport · Kipawa | 31 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Puma · Tumbi | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Njuweni Hotel · Tumbi | 12 km | Map |
| Mall | Mlimany city · Msigani | 21 km | Map |
| School | Mpiji Primary School · Bokomnemela | 1.8 km | Map |
| College | Njuweni Institute · Mailimoja | 13 km | Map |
| Police station | Police bus station/Usalama · Tumbi | 11 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 Bokomnemela

Places mapped inside Bokomnemela in open map data, by type.
- Schools 3

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 Kibaha District
- Dutumi
- Gwata
- Janga
- Kikongo
- Kilangalanga
- Kwala
- Magindu
- Mlandizi
- Ruvu
- Soga

## Quick answers
- Where is Bokomnemela? In Kibaha District, Pwani Region, Tanzania
- What borders Bokomnemela? Kiluvya, Kisarawe, Kongowe, Mkuza, Picha ya Ndege, Soga and Tumbi
- What is there to see in Bokomnemela? Kwamathias Mtaa, Tanita Mtaa, Tanita Parking, Mama God
- What time zone is Bokomnemela in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bokomnemela? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Bokomnemela? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bokomnemela? 5 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Bokomnemela? February and June to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bokomnemela? Tumbi Hospital, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bokomnemela? NMB Kibaha, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Bokomnemela? NMB airport, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bokomnemela? Puma, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bokomnemela? TZ0602111 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 108.2 km²
- P-code: TZ0602111
- District: Kibaha District

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