Ward · Nzega District
# Shigamba

Shigamba is a ward of Tanzania in Nzega District, Tabora Region. It covers 62.6 km². 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 62.6 km²
- 2 mapped services
- 1,208 m typical elevation

## Where is Shigamba?

Shigamba lies in Nzega District, Tabora Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other wards: Ijanija, Isanzu, Itobo, Mwangoye and Nzegandogo. By area it is the 2276th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 0.8% of Nzega District. The centre of Shigamba is about 369 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 4.1879° S, 33.0721° 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 Shigamba

### Nearby, outside Shigamba
- Iyuki · attraction, Nata 16 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: Shigamba
- 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 80 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 194 km

### Nearest railway station

Bukene (Bukene), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:51, sunset around 18:44).

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 Shigamba

Open gazetteers list 4 villages, towns and localities in Shigamba.
- Busasi
- Ipilili
- Kagongwa
- Shigamba

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

## Weather in Shigamba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Nzega District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 983 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (203 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and April to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 159 |
| Feb | 23 | 116 |
| Mar | 23 | 141 |
| Apr | 22 | 119 |
| May | 22 | 33 |
| Jun | 22 | 4 |
| Jul | 21 | 2 |
| Aug | 23 | 3 |
| Sep | 25 | 6 |
| Oct | 26 | 42 |
| Nov | 24 | 155 |
| Dec | 23 | 203 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Shigamba
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Nzega Government Hospital · Nzega Mjini | 12 km | Map |
| Bank | CRDB Bank · Nzega Mjini | 13 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Gudal Filling Station · Nzega Mjini | 12 km | Map |
| Hotel | Sunrise Lodge · Nzega Mjini | 14 km | Map |
| School | Shigamba Primary School · Shigamba | 1.9 km | Map |
| Police station | KITUO CHA POLICE-DIDIA. · Puni | 36 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 Shigamba

Places mapped inside Shigamba in open map data, by type.
- Schools 2

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 Nzega District
- Budushi
- Bukene
- Igusule
- Ijanija
- Ikindwa
- Isagenhe
- Isanzu
- Itilo
- Itobo
- Kahamanhalanga
- Karitu
- Kasela
- Lusu
- Magengati
- Mambali
- Mbogwe
- Miguwa
- Milambo Itobo
- Mizibaziba
- Mogwa
- Muhugi
- Mwakashanhala
- Mwamala
- Mwangoye
- Nata
- Ndala
- Nkiniziwa
- Nzega Mjini
- Nzegandogo
- Puge
- Semembela
- Sigili
- Tongi
- Uduka
- Utwigu
- Wela

## Quick answers
- Where is Shigamba? In Nzega District, Tabora Region, Tanzania
- What borders Shigamba? Ijanija, Isanzu, Itobo, Mwangoye and Nzegandogo
- What is there to see in Shigamba? Iyuki
- What time zone is Shigamba in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Shigamba? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Shigamba? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Shigamba? 4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the best time to visit Shigamba? February and April to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Shigamba? Nzega Government Hospital, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Shigamba? CRDB Bank, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Shigamba? Gudal Filling Station, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Shigamba? TZ1401271 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 62.6 km²
- P-code: TZ1401271
- District: Nzega District

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