Location & Surroundings
Sanji ya Kati Island is an island in Lindi, Tanzania, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kilwa Masoko, 14 km to the north. The national capital Dodoma is about 525 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Masoko Airport, 16 km away.
Basic Data
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 3' 10" S, 39° 31' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:29
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sanji ya Kati Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanji ya Kati Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.12 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.1 | 4.2 | 145 | 84 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 3.9 | 134 | 72 | 1,019.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 16 | 116.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 4.9 | 85 | 64 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 857.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 4.0 | 97 | 81 | 1,017.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 2 | 179.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.7 | 131 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.4 | 136 | 69 | 1,019.1 | 0.04 / 0.16 | 17 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 5.6 | 101 | 60 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 55 | 863.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 5.2 | 109 | 79 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 188.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.7 | 103 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 3.2 | 115 | 64 | 1,018.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 63 | 121.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 4.5 | 89 | 60 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 879.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 4.4 | 93 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 190.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 3.8 | 113 | 76 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanji ya Kati Island?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sanji ya Kati Island today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Sanji ya Kati Island?
Local time is 09:29. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sanji ya Kati Island?
Sanji ya Kati Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Sanji ya Kati Island?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Sanji ya Kati Island located?
It is at -9.05277, 39.52915 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanji ya Kati Island in?
It is in Tanzania.