Kati District (Wilaya ya Kati in Swahili) is one of two administrative districts of Unguja South Region in Tanzania. The district covers an area of . The district is comparable in size to the land area of Guam. for Guam at 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. The Zanzibar University is located in Tunguu and was founded in 2002.
Administrative subdivisions As of 2012, Kati District was administratively divided into 11 wards.
Wards
Bambi Chwaka Dunga Jumbi Kibojeu Koani
Michamvi Ndijani Unguja Ukuu Uzi Uzini
Notable people from Kati District Bi Kidude, musician
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