Kilwa Masoko
Kilwa Masoko is the mainland town that faces Kilwa Kisiwani, a UNESCO World Heritage island whose medieval Swahili ruins sit just across the water. Serving as the district headquarters of Kilwa since the 1960s, the town has a little airport and harbour with a customs post, making it the practical base for reaching the island. The wider region holds several additional UNESCO-listed sites.
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- Population21,519
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Nearest airports
Kilwa Masoko: quick answers
Where is Kilwa Masoko?
Kilwa Masoko is in Tanzania.
How do you get to Kilwa Masoko?
The nearest airport is Kilwa Masoko (KIY), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kilwa Masoko?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is March, with about 205 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kilwa Masoko?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.