Ward · Bariadi District
# Bunamhala

Bunamhala is a ward of Tanzania in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region. It covers 166.2 km². 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 166 km²
- 11 mapped services
- 1,317 m typical elevation

## Where is Bunamhala?

Bunamhala lies in Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, Tanzania. It borders 8 other wards: Budalabujiga, Ikindiro, Isanga, Lagangabilili, Lugulu, Malambo, Nkoma and Nyangokolwa. By area it is the 1200th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 3.0% of Bariadi District. The centre of Bunamhala is about 410 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 2.9011° S, 34.0326° E.

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

## Know before you go: Bunamhala
- 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
- Shinyanga Airport (SHY) · Shinyanga 98 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 132 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:30) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:42).

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 Bunamhala

Open gazetteers list 9 villages, towns and localities in Bunamhala.
- Giriku
- Imalilo
- Isanga A
- Isanga B
- Isanga C
- Kidalimanda
- Kilulu
- Mahaha
- Old Bunamhala

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Bunamhala

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.
- Nyashimba · 1,349 m
- Gabu · 1,314 m

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 Bunamhala and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Bariadi District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is May (22 °C). About 947 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (145 mm) and the driest Jul (10 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and April to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 112 |
| Feb | 23 | 86 |
| Mar | 23 | 139 |
| Apr | 22 | 120 |
| May | 22 | 51 |
| Jun | 22 | 16 |
| Jul | 23 | 10 |
| Aug | 24 | 25 |
| Sep | 25 | 33 |
| Oct | 25 | 68 |
| Nov | 23 | 142 |
| Dec | 22 | 145 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Bunamhala
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Luguru · Lugulu | 8.4 km | Map |
| Bank | Wakala wa crdb benki bwana Emmanuel Bazemle · Lugulu | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Taifa gas · Malambo | 10 km | Map |
| Hotel | Guest House and Bar · Sima | 10 km | Map |
| School | Kidalimanda Primary School · Bunamhala | 2.2 km | Map |
| College | Mkula Institute of Quality Education · Lugulu | 8.4 km | Map |
| Police station | Gard office · Sima | 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 Bunamhala

Places mapped inside Bunamhala in open map data, by type.
- Schools 11

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 Bariadi District
- Bariadi
- Dutwa
- Gambosi
- Gilya
- Guduwi
- Ikungulyabashashi
- Isanga
- Kasoli
- Kilalo
- Madobana
- Malambo
- Matongo
- Mhango
- Mwaubinge
- Mwaumatondo
- Ngulyati
- Nkindwabiye
- Nkololo
- Nyakabindi
- Nyangokolwa
- Sakwe
- Sapiwi
- Sima
- Somanda

## Quick answers
- Where is Bunamhala? In Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, Tanzania
- What borders Bunamhala? Budalabujiga, Ikindiro, Isanga, Lagangabilili, Lugulu, Malambo, Nkoma and Nyangokolwa
- What time zone is Bunamhala in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bunamhala? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Bunamhala? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bunamhala? 9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Bunamhala? Nyashimba (1,349 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bunamhala? January to February and April to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Bunamhala? Luguru, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Bunamhala? Wakala wa crdb benki bwana Emmanuel Bazemle, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Bunamhala? Taifa gas, about 10 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Bunamhala? TZ2401081 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 166.2 km²
- P-code: TZ2401081
- District: Bariadi District

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