# Arusha Urban District, Arusha Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/ District · Arusha Region # Arusha Urban District Arusha Urban District is a district of Tanzania in Arusha Region. It had an estimated **536,007 people** in 2020 on 267 km² (about 2,006 per km²). Its main town is Arusha. It is divided into 19 wards. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 595 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 536,007people (2020) - 267km² - 19wards - 595mapped services ## How many people live in Arusha Urban District? Arusha Urban District had an estimated **536,007 people** in 2020 — 24.5% of Arusha Region, 18th of 168 districts. There are 1,025 women for every 1,000 men (above the Arusha Region figure of 1,013). Spread over 267 km², that is about **2,006 people per km²**, 12th of 168 districts. 33.1% of people are children under 15 and 1.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 19 across Arusha Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****63,641** 5–9 ****55,610** 10–14 ****58,077** 15–19 ****70,297** 20–24 ****65,648** 25–29 ****55,393** 30–34 ****46,901** 35–39 ****37,351** 40–44 ****27,914** 45–49 ****18,826** 50–54 ****12,665** 55–59 ****9,196** 60–64 ****5,829** 65–69 ****3,771** 70–74 ****2,298** 75–79 ****1,432** 80+ ****1,158** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Arusha Urban District? Arusha Urban District lies in [Arusha Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other districts: [Arusha District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha/), [Meru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/meru/) and [Simanjiro District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/). By area it is the 153rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 0.7% of [Arusha Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/). The centre of Arusha Urban District is about 320 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 9.1 km from Arusha, the main town of Arusha Region. The centre point is at 3.4478° S, 36.6753° E. Source: [Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tza). ## Things to see in and around Arusha Urban District OpenStreetMap lists 20 named sights in Arusha Urban District: 7 viewpoints; 5 museums; 4 castles and forts; 2 monuments; 1 waterfall; 1 nature reserve. - Arusha Declaration Museum · museum - Cultural Heritage Museum · museum - German Boma · museum - Natural History National Museum · museum - Natural History National Museum (hominids aisle) · museum - Bilepo Street · castle or fort - Chakula Cha mifugo · castle or fort - Simba Road · castle or fort - Ukumbi wa mpira · castle or fort - Kijenge waterfall · waterfall - Moivaro Forest · nature reserve - Bodaboda stand · viewpoint - Kituo cha boda boda · viewpoint - Nyangumi vimbweta · viewpoint - Nyumba za kupanga · viewpoint - SADOKI'S HOUSE · viewpoint - Viboko vya nabi · viewpoint - Vyumba vya kupanga · viewpoint - Arusha Declaration Monument · monument - Arusha coffee mill Ltd · monument Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Arusha Urban District - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam - CurrencyShilling (TZS) - Country calling code+255 - LanguagesSwahili, English, Arabic - Plug typesType G · 230 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha10 km - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha44 km ### Nearest railway station Arusha (Unga Ltd), about 8.0 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:18) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:31). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Wards of Arusha Urban District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Baraa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/baraa/) 4.5 2 12 [Daraja Mbili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/daraja-mbili/) 1.2 0 6 [Elerai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/elerai/) 3.8 3 20 [Engutoto](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/engutoto/) 7.8 1 63 [Kaloleni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/kaloleni/) 0.9 2 17 [Kati](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/kati/) 0.6 0 63 [Kimandolu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/kimandolu/) 5.3 2 24 [Lemara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/lemara/) 7.0 1 23 [Levolosi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/levolosi/) 1.1 2 46 [Moshono](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/moshono/) 25 1 27 [Ngarenaro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/ngarenaro/) 1.0 0 10 [Olasiti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/olasiti/) 66 2 31 [Oloirieni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/oloirieni/) 3.2 2 17 [Sekei](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/sekei/) 2.6 3 55 [Sokoni I](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/sokoni-i/) 18 3 14 [Sombetini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/sombetini/) 5.2 1 13 [Terrat](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/terrat/) 106 3 11 [Themi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/themi/) 6.2 3 99 [Unga Ltd](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/unga-ltd/) 1.5 3 44 Source: [Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tza); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Arusha Urban District Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Arusha Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Arusha (617,631). Settlements here lie between about 1,255 m and 1,424 m above sea level (median 1,415 m). - Arusha - Corridor, Themi - Engosengiu, Sokon I - Kaloleni Mashariki - Kimandolu - Kiroshi - Kwa Mrefu, Baraa - Lemara Kati, Lemara - Majengo, Levolosi - Makazi - Marombosa - Mateves, Olasiti - Mkonoo, Terrat - Moivaro - Mwanama, Olorien - NHC, Ngarenaro - Nadosoito, Terrat - Ngulelo - Olasiti, Olasiti - Old Police Line, Themi - Olmatejoo, Ngarenaro - Sakina - Sanawari, Sekei - Sekei - Simajiro, Sombetini - Sinon-Olnjavutian - Sokon - Sokoni - Soweto - Suye, Olorien - Terat, Terrat - Themi Mashariki, Themi - Unga L.T.D - Urundini Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Arusha Urban District Named natural and historic features inside Arusha Urban District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Burka - Narok - Songora - Themi - Wouli ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Losilwa · 1,337 m - Lolgorite · 1,279 m - Oldonyo Loiboni · 1,273 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Maasi Local Authority Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 railway station. - Arusha Airport - Themi Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Arusha Urban District and the best time to visit In Arusha Urban District, the warmest month is Feb (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 869 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (147 mm) and the driest Jul (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 88 Feb 24 73 Mar 23 105 Apr 22 147 May 20 90 Jun 19 18 Jul 19 9 Aug 20 14 Sep 22 17 Oct 23 66 Nov 23 133 Dec 23 110 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Arusha Urban District Places mapped inside Arusha Urban District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals29 - Banks30 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps38 - Hotels163 - Shopping malls5 - Schools101 - Colleges and universities36 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies25 - Restaurants146 - Police stations10 - Dental clinics4 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Arusha Urban District?In Arusha Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Arusha Urban District?536,007 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Arusha Urban District?About 22 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Arusha Urban District?About 2,006 people per km² - What borders Arusha Urban District?Arusha District, Meru District and Simanjiro District - What is there to see in Arusha Urban District?Arusha Declaration Monument, Arusha Declaration Museum, Arusha coffee mill Ltd, Bilepo Street - What time zone is Arusha Urban District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Arusha Urban District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Arusha Urban District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Arusha Urban District?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Arusha Urban District?Settlements lie between 1,255 m and 1,424 m - What is the highest point in Arusha Urban District?Losilwa (1,337 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Arusha Urban District?December to March and May to October - How many hospitals are in Arusha Urban District?29 mapped - How many banks are in Arusha Urban District?30 mapped - How many ATMs are in Arusha Urban District?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Arusha Urban District?38 mapped - What is the P-code of Arusha Urban District?TZ0203 (OCHA common operational dataset)