# Karatu District, Arusha Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/ District · Arusha Region # Karatu District Karatu District is a district of Tanzania in Arusha Region. It had an estimated **292,100 people** in 2020 on 3,241 km² (about 90 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 69 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 225 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 292,100people (2020) - 3,241km² - 14wards - 225mapped services ## How many people live in Karatu District? Karatu District had an estimated **292,100 people** in 2020 — 13.3% of Arusha Region, 85th of 168 districts. There are 908 women for every 1,000 men (below the Arusha Region figure of 1,013). Spread over 3,241 km², that is about **90 people per km²**, 93rd of 168 districts. 41.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Arusha Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 82 children and older people. 0–4 ****42,097** 5–9 ****39,920** 10–14 ****39,987** 15–19 ****33,766** 20–24 ****26,901** 25–29 ****20,369** 30–34 ****19,189** 35–39 ****16,412** 40–44 ****14,870** 45–49 ****11,527** 50–54 ****7,661** 55–59 ****5,549** 60–64 ****4,611** 65–69 ****3,549** 70–74 ****2,524** 75–79 ****1,526** 80+ ****1,642** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Karatu District? Karatu District lies in [Arusha Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Babati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/), [Mbulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/mbulu/), [Meatu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/meatu/), [Mkalama District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/), [Monduli District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/monduli/) and [Ngorongoro District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/ngorongoro/). By area it is the 83rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 8.8% of [Arusha Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/). The centre of Karatu District is about 299 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 125 km from Arusha, the main town of Arusha Region. The centre point is at 3.4878° S, 35.5675° 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 Karatu District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Karatu District: 1 nature reserve; 1 attraction. - Lake Manyara National Park · nature reserve - Lake Eyasi Cultural Tourism Reception Office · attraction 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: Karatu 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) · Arusha119 km - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha167 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:35). 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 Karatu District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Baray](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/baray/) 1,149 6 15 [Buger](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/buger/) 210 4 4 [Daa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/daa/) 225 6 5 [Endabash](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/endabash/) 281 4 8 [Endamaghang](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/endamaghang/) 93 6 15 [Endamarariek](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/endamarariek/) 245 5 14 [Ganako](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/ganako/) 65 5 36 [Kansay](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/kansay/) 206 7 8 [Karatu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/karatu/) 51 5 44 [Mang'ola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/mang-ola/) 128 3 3 [Mbulumbulu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/mbulumbulu/) 211 7 12 [Oldean](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/oldean/) 71 2 4 [Qurus](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/qurus/) 101 4 22 [Rhotia](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/rhotia/) 205 5 35 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 Karatu District Open gazetteers list **69 villages, towns and localities** in Karatu District. The largest with a recorded population: Kiratu (20,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,235 m and 1,941 m above sea level (median 1,626 m). - Aicho - Ayalabe, Ganako - Ayalalio - Ayalaliyo - Ayarabe, Ganako - Bashay - Basodowish - Buger - Changarawe - Dumbechand - Endabash - Endahaghay, Endamaghang - Endallah - Endamaghan - Endamaghang - Endamarariek - Endashangwet - Endonyawet - G/Rambo - Getamock - Gongali - Gongali, Qurus - Gorfani, Baray - Gyekrum Lambo - Jobaji - Kainam - Kambi Ya Faru - Kambi Ya Simba, Mbulumbulu - Kambi ya Nyoka - Kambi ya Nzige - Kambi ya Simba - Kansay - Karatu - Khusumay - Kibaoni - Kilima Moja, Rhotia - Kilimatembo - Kinihe - Kiratu - Kitete. Mbulumbulu - Konsay - Laghangareri - Laja - Lositete, Mbulumbulu - Majengo - Makhoromba - Mang'ola Barazani - Mang'ola Juu - Mangola - Marekchanda, Mang'ola - Matala, Baray - Mbuga Nyekundu, Baray - Mbulumbulu - Mikocheni, Edamaghang - Mlangareni, Mang'ola - Mrangarini - Ngaibara - Oldean - Oldeani - Qangdend, Baray - Qaru - Qurus - Rhotia - Seremai - Slahhamo - Sumawe - Tloma, Ganako - Tloma, Qurus - Upper Kitete, Mbulumbulu 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 Karatu District Named natural and historic features inside Karatu District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams. - Barai - Kiruruma - Matete River - Morera River - Ngabora - Olare - Sibili - West River ### Hills and mountains 14 hills. - Serama · 1,732 m - Lenduroto · 1,583 m - Ol Doinyo Dili · 1,578 m - Giyeda Kurum · 1,539 m - Jungu · 1,439 m - Makonge · 1,419 m - Ngabobag · 1,393 m - Durgeda · 1,375 m - Kireru · 1,374 m - Olmerera · 1,363 m - Loivuko · 1,187 m - Naigibo · 1,157 m - Limbiti · 1,125 m - Singiri · 1,039 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Marang Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airport. - Lake Manyara Airport 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 Karatu District and the best time to visit In Karatu District, the warmest month is Oct (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 846 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (143 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 115 Feb 21 75 Mar 21 129 Apr 20 143 May 19 66 Jun 18 9 Jul 18 2 Aug 19 7 Sep 21 11 Oct 21 47 Nov 21 120 Dec 21 120 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Karatu District Places mapped inside Karatu District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels82 - Schools121 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants8 - Police stations2 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 Karatu District?In Arusha Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Karatu District?292,100 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Karatu District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Karatu District?About 90 people per km² - What borders Karatu District?Babati District, Mbulu District, Meatu District, Mkalama District, Monduli District and Ngorongoro District - What is there to see in Karatu District?Lake Eyasi Cultural Tourism Reception Office, Lake Manyara National Park - What time zone is Karatu District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Karatu District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Karatu District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Karatu District?69 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Karatu District?Settlements lie between 1,235 m and 1,941 m - What is the highest point in Karatu District?Serama (1,732 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Karatu District?December to February and May to October - How many hospitals are in Karatu District?3 mapped - How many banks are in Karatu District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Karatu District?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Karatu District?TZ0204 (OCHA common operational dataset)