Ubungo
Tanzania · Dar es Salaam RegionTZ
District of Dar es Salaam Region
Ubungo District, officially the, Ubungo Municipal Council is one of five districts of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The Kinondoni District and Kibaha of the Pwani Region border the district to the north; the Kisarawe District of Pwani Region borders it to the west; and the Ilala District borders the it to the south and east. The district covers an area of 269.4 km2 (104.0 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of St. Kitts and Nevis. The administrative seat is Kwembe. The district is home to the University of Dar es Salaam, The Magufuli Bus Terminal, the largest in the country, and Pande Game Reserve the largest protected land area in Dar es Salaam Region. In addition, the district is home to the largest natural gas powered power station, the Ubungo Thermal Power Station and the headquarters of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO). The 2022 census states the population of the district as 1,086,912.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,086,912
- Coordinates
- -6.783, 39.200
- Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Overview of Ubungo
Located in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, Ubungo is best described as a major metropolis. Population figures land around 1,086,912. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards adventure and culture.
Things to do in Ubungo
Adventure in Ubungo
(1)Ubungo's adventure entries include Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Ubungo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Ubungo
(1)The culture shortlist for Ubungo: Art Galleries. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ubungo. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Ubungo
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Ubungo is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Similar destinations
Places near Ubungo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ubungo known for?
- Ubungo is mainly a destination for adventure and culture, set in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania with around 1,086,912 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ubungo?
- You can plan around Treasure Hunts and Art Galleries in Ubungo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ubungo?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Ubungo located?
- Administratively, Ubungo sits in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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