Kati District

Kati District (Wilaya ya Kati in Swahili) is one of two administrative districts of Unguja South Region in Tanzania.^[1] The district covers an area of 505.8 km² (195.3 sq mi).^[2] The district is comparable in size to the land area of Guam.^[3] The district has a water border to the east and west by the Indian Ocean. The district is bordered to the north by Kaskazini B District of Unguja North Region. To the south Kati District is bordered by Kusini District. The district seat (capital) is the town of Tunguu. The district is the birthplace of Bi Kidude, most famous Zanzibari musician born in Kitumba Village. According to the 2022 census, the district has a total population of 132,717.^[4] The Zanzibar University is located in Tunguu and was founded in 2002.

Kati
District of South Zanzibar
From top to bottom: Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park & Pongwe coast
Nickname:  National Park district
Location in Unguja South
Coordinates: 6°5′59″S 39°17′59″E
Country	Tanzania
Region	Unguja South Region
Capital	Tunguu
Area
• Total	505.8 km2 (195.3 sq mi)
• Rank	1st in Unguja South
Population  (2022)
• Total	132,717
• Rank	1st in Unguja South
• Density	260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym	Zanzibari Kati
Ethnic groups
• Settler	Swahili
• Native	Hadimu

Administrative subdivisions

As of 2012, Kati District was administratively divided into 11 wards.^[5]

Wards

Bambi Chwaka Dunga Jumbi Kibojeu Koani

Michamvi Ndijani Unguja Ukuu Uzi Uzini

Notable people from Kati District

• Bi Kidude, musician