Kigamboni
Tanzania · Dar es Salaam RegionTZ
District of Dar es Salaam Region
Kigamboni District, officially known as The Kigamboni Municipal Council is one of five districts of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by Ilala District, to the east by the Indian Ocean, the west by Temeke District, and to the south by the Mkuranga District of Pwani Region. It covers an area of 578.3 km2 (223.3 sq mi), making it the largest district the region by area. The district is comparable in size to the land area of Micronesia. The administrative seat is Somangila. The district is home to the headquarters of the Tanzanian Navy, The Kigamboni Naval Base. Also the district is home to the prestigious Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy. In addition the district is one of two districts in Dar es Salaam that has a National Historic Site, with Kigamboni hosting the most, namely the Kimbiji Ruins, Mbutu Bandarini and Mbuamaji historic sites. The 2012 National Tanzania Census states the population for Kigamboni as 162,932.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 317,902
- Coordinates
- -6.817, 39.317
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Kigamboni
Kigamboni — a sizeable city in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania — is worth a place on your map. Around 317,902 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kigamboni
Water Sports in Kigamboni
(5)Our data lists Jet Skiing, Paddle, Swimming, Water Skiing and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kigamboni.
Adventure in Kigamboni
(3)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kigamboni.
Culture in Kigamboni
(3)Culture in Kigamboni covers Architectural Buildings, Bridges and Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Kigamboni's own activity tags.
Family in Kigamboni
(2)Under family, Kigamboni is tagged with Playgrounds and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kigamboni's own activity tags.
Nature in Kigamboni
(2)On the nature side, Kigamboni offers Beaches and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Kigamboni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kigamboni
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Kigamboni is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Similar destinations
Places near Kigamboni that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kigamboni known for?
- Kigamboni, in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, is best known for water sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 317,902 residents.
- What can you do in Kigamboni?
- Recorded activities in Kigamboni include Jet Skiing, Paddle, Swimming, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kigamboni?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
- Where is Kigamboni located?
- Kigamboni is located in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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