# Temeke District, Dar-es-salaam Region – Population & Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/ District · Dar-es-salaam Region # Temeke District Temeke District is a district of Tanzania in Dar-es-salaam Region. It had an estimated **2,235,356 people** in 2020 on 729 km² (about 3,065 per km²). It is divided into 30 wards. 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 645 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 2,235,356people (2020) - 729km² - 30wards - 645mapped services ## How many people live in Temeke District? Temeke District had an estimated **2,235,356 people** in 2020 — 31.8% of Dar-es-salaam Region, 2nd of 168 districts. There are 978 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Dar-es-salaam Region figure of 984). Spread over 729 km², that is about **3,065 people per km²**, 8th of 168 districts. 32.1% of people are children under 15 and 1.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Dar-es-salaam Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****268,396** 5–9 ****228,486** 10–14 ****219,801** 15–19 ****265,025** 20–24 ****277,583** 25–29 ****245,352** 30–34 ****202,969** 35–39 ****159,068** 40–44 ****121,835** 45–49 ****85,920** 50–54 ****54,244** 55–59 ****39,903** 60–64 ****26,301** 65–69 ****17,533** 70–74 ****11,037** 75–79 ****6,474** 80+ ****5,429** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Temeke District? Temeke District lies in [Dar-es-salaam Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other districts: [Ilala District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/) and [Mkuranga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/). By area it is the 135th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 44.6% of [Dar-es-salaam Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/). The centre of Temeke District is about 422 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 29 km from Dar es Salaam, the main town of Dar-es-salaam Region. The centre point is at 6.9960° S, 39.4658° 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 Temeke District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Temeke District: 3 attractions; 2 memorials; 1 theme park. - Dalal beach · attraction - Horse Club · attraction - maria · attraction - Chang'ombe · memorial - Fun City Water & Theme Park · theme park - Kwa minja cemetry · memorial 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: Temeke 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 - Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam32 km - Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar90 km ### Nearest railway station New Central Railway Station (Mchafukoge), about 28 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 18:13). 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 Temeke District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Azimio](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/azimio/) 2.4 1 25 [Buza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/buza/) 5.8 0 12 [Chamazi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/chamazi/) 27 3 7 [Chang'ombe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/chang-ombe/) 3.4 3 21 [Charambe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/charambe/) 7.4 0 11 [Keko](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/keko/) 1.5 1 37 [Kibada](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kibada/) 16 4 8 [Kiburugwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kiburugwa/) 3.9 0 3 [Kigamboni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kigamboni/) 4.8 1 13 [Kijichi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kijichi/) 12 1 6 [Kilakala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kilakala/) 1.5 0 7 [Kimbiji](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kimbiji/) 59 7 14 [Kisarawe II](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kisarawe-ii/) 140 10 6 [Kurasini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/kurasini/) 5.6 3 7 [Makangarawe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/makangarawe/) 2.4 0 19 [Mbagala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/mbagala/) 3.3 3 33 [Mbagala Kuu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/mbagala-kuu/) 6.5 0 60 [Mianzini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/mianzini/) 9.4 0 19 [Miburani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/miburani/) 3.9 1 47 [Mjimwema](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/mjimwema/) 23 4 23 [Mtoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/mtoni/) 4.0 1 30 [Pemba Mnazi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/pemba-mnazi/) 210 19 7 [Sandali](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/sandali/) 2.7 2 18 [Somangila](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/somangila/) 106 13 18 [Tandika](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/tandika/) 1.7 1 52 [Temeke](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/temeke/) 2.9 0 95 [Toangoma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/toangoma/) 38 0 13 [Tungi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/tungi/) 6.2 3 8 [Vijibweni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/vijibweni/) 12 5 9 [Yombo Vituka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/yombo-vituka/) 5.5 0 17 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 Temeke District Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Temeke District. Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 69 m above sea level (median 23 m). - Azimio - Bamba - Buyuni - Chambewa - Changombe - Cheka - Dege - Fungoni - Golani - Gulugwida - Ilala - Inange, Pemba Mnazi - Keko Chini - Keko Juu - Kibada - Kibamba - Kibene - Kibugumo - Kibungo - Kichangani - Kigamboni - Kigogo - Kijichi - Kimbiji - Kipara - Kiponza - Kisarawe II - Kisiwani - Kizani - Kizito Huonjwa - Kiziza - Kurasini - Kutani - Kwa Moris - Kwachale - Lingato - Magogoni - Malimbika - Maweni - Mbagala - Mbagalla - Mbwamaji - Mfunza - Mgulani - Miburani - Mikenge - Mji Mwema - Mkamba - Mkwajuni - Mpakani - Mti Mweupe - Mtoni - Muhimbili - Mwaninga - Mwasonga - Mwembe Bami - Mwera - Ngobana - Ngobanya - Nunge - Nyakwale - Nyange, Pemba Mnazi - Pemba Mnazi - Pemba Mnazi Centre - Potea - Puna - Rufu - Sandali - Sara - Shimo la Udongo - Shirikisho - Sokoni - Somangila - Songani, Pemba Mnazi - Tandika - Temeke - Tuamoyo - Tundini, Pemba Mnazi - Tundwi, Pemba Mnazi - Tungi - Ungindoni - Uvumba - Vijibweni - Vumuliaukooni 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 Temeke District Named natural and historic features inside Temeke District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Bandarini - Kimani River - Mironge - Mnguvia - Mzinga - Ukooni - Uvumba ### Coast and islands 6 headlands. - Ras Dege - Ras Koronjo - Ras Makabe - Ras Mjimwema - Ras Rongoni - West Ferry Point ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Ponde · 86 m - Luguruni · 80 m ### Getting around 2 airfields; 1 port. - Amani Gomvu - Port of Dare es Salaam - Ras Kutani 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 Temeke District and the best time to visit In Temeke District, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (258 mm) and the driest Jul (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 90 Feb 28 80 Mar 28 155 Apr 27 258 May 26 151 Jun 25 24 Jul 25 12 Aug 25 14 Sep 26 24 Oct 27 68 Nov 27 128 Dec 28 127 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Temeke District Places mapped inside Temeke District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals29 - Banks33 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps33 - Hotels127 - Shopping malls7 - Schools223 - Colleges and universities26 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies87 - Restaurants49 - Police stations23 - Dental clinics1 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 Temeke District?In Dar-es-salaam Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Temeke District?2,235,356 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Temeke District?About 22 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Temeke District?About 3,065 people per km² - What borders Temeke District?Ilala District and Mkuranga District - What is there to see in Temeke District?Chang'ombe, Dalal beach, Fun City Water & Theme Park, Horse Club - What time zone is Temeke District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Temeke District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Temeke District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Temeke District?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Temeke District?Settlements lie between 1 m and 69 m - What is the highest point in Temeke District?Ponde (86 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Temeke District?January to February and June to October - How many hospitals are in Temeke District?29 mapped - How many banks are in Temeke District?33 mapped - How many ATMs are in Temeke District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Temeke District?33 mapped - What is the P-code of Temeke District?TZ0703 (OCHA common operational dataset)