# Bahi District, Dodoma Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/ District · Dodoma Region # Bahi District Bahi District is a district of Tanzania in Dodoma Region. It had an estimated **276,916 people** in 2020 on 5,635 km² (about 49 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 92 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 90 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 276,916people (2020) - 5,635km² - 20wards - 90mapped services ## How many people live in Bahi District? Bahi District had an estimated **276,916 people** in 2020 — 10.8% of Dodoma Region, 92nd of 168 districts. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dodoma Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 5,635 km², that is about **49 people per km²**, 122nd of 168 districts. 46.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Dodoma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 106 children and older people. 0–4 ****48,198** 5–9 ****45,683** 10–14 ****34,992** 15–19 ****25,243** 20–24 ****20,359** 25–29 ****17,981** 30–34 ****16,121** 35–39 ****13,494** 40–44 ****13,125** 45–49 ****9,118** 50–54 ****8,082** 55–59 ****5,909** 60–64 ****5,071** 65–69 ****4,778** 70–74 ****3,767** 75–79 ****2,582** 80+ ****2,413** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Bahi District? Bahi District lies in [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Chamwino District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chamwino/), [Chemba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/), [Dodoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/dodoma-urban/) and [Manyoni District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/manyoni/). By area it is the 52nd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 13.4% of [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/). The centre of Bahi District is about 41 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1666° S, 35.3666° 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). ## Know before you go: Bahi 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 - Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma43 km ### Nearest railway station Kigwe (Kigwe), about 15 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:45, 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 Bahi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Babayu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/babayu/) 289 5 5 [Bahi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/bahi/) 244 5 11 [Chali](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/chali/) 291 7 6 [Chibelela](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/chibelela/) 116 2 4 [Chikola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/chikola/) 362 5 4 [Chipanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/chipanga/) 197 5 4 [Ibihwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/ibihwa/) 209 2 5 [Ibugule](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/ibugule/) 215 5 3 [Ilindi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/ilindi/) 195 7 2 [Kigwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/kigwe/) 162 3 8 [Lamaiti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/lamaiti/) 324 7 3 [Makanda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/makanda/) 302 3 3 [Mpalanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/mpalanga/) 169 4 3 [Mpamantwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/mpamantwa/) 307 5 3 [Msisi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/msisi/) 298 5 4 [Mtitaa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/mtitaa/) 183 2 5 [Mundemu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/mundemu/) 130 4 4 [Mwitikira](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/mwitikira/) 308 3 3 [Nondwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/nondwa/) 1,003 9 5 [Zanka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/zanka/) 331 6 5 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 Bahi District Open gazetteers list **92 villages, towns and localities** in Bahi District. Settlements here lie between about 823 m and 1,223 m above sea level (median 996 m). - Babaiyo - Babayu - Bahi - Bahi Maku - Bahi Soko - Bankolo - Busaka - Busi - Chale - Chali - Chali Isa - Chibelela - Chicheho - Chidilo - Chifutuka - Chiguluka - Chikopelo - Chila Chibi - Chimendel - Chipanga - Chonde - Halo - Huzi - Ibihwa - Ibugule - Igongo - Ilewelo - Imbo - Irindi - Isangha - Kasera - Kidiro - Kigwe - Kikola - Kimpindu - Kinangali - Kinyambwa - Kinyika - Kipanga - Kisalalo - Kitatalo - Kolokonda - Kongogo - Kubankoro - Lamaiti - Luatu - Lukali - Magaga - Maganga - Makanda - Makulu - Malungu - Mapanga - Mchito - Meia Meia - Mgondo - Mihembe - Mindola - Mkakatika - Mkola - Mkondai - Mpalanga - Mpamantwa - Mphangwe - Mpinga - Msangani - Msisi - Mtita - Mtitaa - Muhele - Mundemu - Mwitikira - Mzogole - Nagulo Ba - Nchinila - Nghulugani - Nghulugano - Nguji - Nholi - Nkhome - Nondwa - Nyamare - Pasuta Msui - Sasajila - Simba Chinzachi - Tinai - Uhelela - Usawanga - Zangha - Zanka - Zejele - Zozoichi 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 Bahi District Named natural and historic features inside Bahi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams; 2 dams; 1 lake. - Bihawana - Bubu - Ikorta - Kasanga - Kigwe - Kikole - Kipanga - Lake Sulunga - Luanda Dam - Lusali - Mandima - Milaka - Mlaga - Msisi - Mtonga - Ngalanda - Nondwa Dam - Nsolwa - Ntangano - Sola - Sugutu - Susu ### Hills and mountains 9 hills. - Halo Hill · 1,189 m - Gulali · 1,159 m - Dahali Hill · 1,158 m - Nganda · 1,124 m - Mapanga · 1,079 m - Kongogo Hill · 1,042 m - Kibuga · 1,003 m - Mupendo · 892 m - Chale · 823 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - East Chenene Forest Reserve 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 Bahi District and the best time to visit In Bahi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 727 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (184 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 184 Feb 23 107 Mar 23 120 Apr 22 78 May 22 16 Jun 21 2 Jul 20 1 Aug 22 0 Sep 23 1 Oct 25 9 Nov 25 47 Dec 24 163 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bahi District Places mapped inside Bahi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels3 - Schools84 - Restaurants1 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 Bahi District?In Dodoma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Bahi District?276,916 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Bahi District?About 17 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Bahi District?About 49 people per km² - What borders Bahi District?Chamwino District, Chemba District, Dodoma Urban District and Manyoni District - What time zone is Bahi District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Bahi District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Bahi District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Bahi District?92 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Bahi District?Settlements lie between 823 m and 1,223 m - What is the highest point in Bahi District?Halo Hill (1,189 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Bahi District?February to November - How many banks are in Bahi District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Bahi District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Bahi District?TZ0106 (OCHA common operational dataset)