# Chemba District, Dodoma Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/

District · Dodoma Region 

# Chemba District

Chemba District is a district of Tanzania in Dodoma Region. It had an estimated **293,229 people** in 2020 on 7,296 km² (about 40 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 98 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 105 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 293,229people (2020)
- 7,296km²
- 20wards
- 105mapped services

## How many people live in Chemba District?

Chemba District had an estimated **293,229 people** in 2020 — 11.4% of Dodoma Region, 83rd of 168 districts. There are 960 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dodoma Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 7,296 km², that is about **40 people per km²**, 131st of 168 districts.

46.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.0% 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 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****48,261**

5–9 ****48,636**

10–14 ****40,436**

15–19 ****28,657**

20–24 ****21,371**

25–29 ****19,071**

30–34 ****16,804**

35–39 ****14,848**

40–44 ****13,451**

45–49 ****9,889**

50–54 ****8,569**

55–59 ****6,294**

60–64 ****5,255**

65–69 ****4,253**

70–74 ****3,595**

75–79 ****2,061**

80+ ****1,778**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Chemba District?

Chemba District lies in [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bahi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/bahi/), [Chamwino District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chamwino/), [Hanang District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/), [Ikungi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/ikungi/), [Kiteto District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/kiteto/), [Kondoa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kondoa/), [Manyoni District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/manyoni/) and [Singida District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/singida/). By area it is the 39th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 17.4% of [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/). The centre of Chemba District is about 100 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 5.2701° S, 35.6872° 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 Chemba District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chemba District: 1 nature reserve.

- Swagaswaga Game Reserve · nature reserve

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: Chemba 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) · Dodoma100 km
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha236 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:42, 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 Chemba District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Chandama](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/chandama/) 228 4 6 

[Chemba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/chemba/) 568 5 7 

[Churuku](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/churuku/) 124 2 2 

[Dalai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/dalai/) 175 4 8 

[Farkwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/farkwa/) 571 5 6 

[Goima](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/goima/) 289 6 5 

[Gwandi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/gwandi/) 661 6 6 

[Jangalo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/jangalo/) 188 3 4 

[Kimaha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/kimaha/) 225 3 4 

[Kwamtoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/kwamtoro/) 511 9 6 

[Lalta](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/lalta/) 755 12 7 

[Makorongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/makorongo/) 410 6 7 

[Mondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/mondo/) 135 4 3 

[Mpendo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/mpendo/) 365 4 4 

[Mrijo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/mrijo/) 173 3 5 

[Msaada](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/msaada/) 168 1 4 

[Ovada](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/ovada/) 590 7 7 

[Paranga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/paranga/) 294 7 6 

[Sanzawa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/sanzawa/) 666 7 4 

[Songoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/songoro/) 201 2 4 

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 Chemba District

Open gazetteers list **98 villages, towns and localities** in Chemba District. Settlements here lie between about 913 m and 1,481 m above sea level (median 1,275 m).

- Aimba
- Araa
- Birise
- Bubutole
- Bugenika
- Chambalo
- Chandama
- Chase
- Chemba
- Churuku
- Dalai
- Dedu
- Dinae
- Donsee
- Farkwa
- Goima
- Gonga
- Gongaa
- Gumbu
- Gungi
- Gwandi
- Hamai
- Handa
- Hawelo
- Igunga
- Ilase
- Ilasee
- Isini
- Jangalo
- Jenjeluse
- Jinjo
- Kalema Balai
- Kalema Maziwani
- Katsuba
- Kelema
- Kelemakuu
- Kesi
- Kidoka
- Kinkima
- Kinyamshindo
- Kinyamsindo
- Kisande
- Kolumbiri
- Komasi
- Kubi
- Kurio
- Kuru
- Kwa Mtoro
- Lahoda
- Lalta
- Lifatico
- Machiga
- Magambua
- Magasa
- Majimalolo
- Makamaka
- Makorongo
- Manantu
- Mapango
- Maziwa
- Mengo
- Mirambo
- Mlongia
- Mombose
- Mondo
- Moto
- Motto
- Mpendo
- Mponde
- Mrijo
- Msera
- Msisi
- Mswakini
- Mtakuja
- Mtikira
- Mwaikisabe
- Mwailanje
- Ndoroboni
- Ngabolo
- Nkulari
- Ovada
- Pangaluwa
- Paranga
- Pembea
- Poro
- Porobanguma
- Pungai
- Rofati
- Sanzawa
- Songambele
- Songolo
- Sori
- Soya
- Tandala
- Toncolo
- Tumbakose
- Waida
- Wairo

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 Chemba District

Named natural and historic features inside Chemba District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Amazee
- Basua
- Burara
- Dalai
- Dalai
- Kelema River
- Kikhando
- Mambo
- Mkinke
- Poroma
- Umo River

### Hills and mountains

21 hills.

- Kandai · 1,780 m
- Kaigu · 1,689 m
- Lindoto · 1,549 m
- Koga · 1,493 m
- Hasu Hasu · 1,478 m
- Doyo · 1,476 m
- Banagi · 1,429 m
- Mlowa · 1,398 m
- Liba · 1,384 m
- Boru · 1,383 m
- Muleha · 1,381 m
- Dalai · 1,326 m
- Dika · 1,317 m
- Simbu · 1,292 m
- Hawelu · 1,283 m
- Mkoba · 1,265 m
- Umbure · 1,226 m
- Sanjugero · 1,195 m
- Tandesi · 1,180 m
- Selakumi · 1,157 m
- Merari · 1,141 m

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 Chemba District and the best time to visit

In Chemba District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 769 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (184 mm) and the driest Aug (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 184 

Feb 23 108 

Mar 23 127 

Apr 22 92 

May 22 20 

Jun 21 2 

Jul 20 1 

Aug 22 1 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 25 12 

Nov 25 54 

Dec 24 167 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chemba District

Places mapped inside Chemba District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Schools105

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 Chemba District?In Dodoma Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Chemba District?293,229 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chemba District?About 17 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chemba District?About 40 people per km²
- What borders Chemba District?Bahi District, Chamwino District, Hanang District, Ikungi District, Kiteto District, Kondoa District, Manyoni District and Singida District
- What is there to see in Chemba District?Swagaswaga Game Reserve
- What time zone is Chemba District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Chemba District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Chemba District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chemba District?98 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chemba District?Settlements lie between 913 m and 1,481 m
- What is the highest point in Chemba District?Kandai (1,780 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chemba District?February and April to November
- What is the P-code of Chemba District?TZ0107 (OCHA common operational dataset)