District · Dodoma Region
# Kondoa District

Kondoa District is a district of Tanzania in Dodoma Region. It had an estimated 311,638 people in 2020 on 5,797 km² (about 54 per km²). It is divided into 28 wards. 87 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 145 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 311,638 people (2020)
- 5,797 km²
- 28 wards
- 145 mapped services

## How many people live in Kondoa District?

Kondoa District had an estimated 311,638 people in 2020 — 12.2% of Dodoma Region, 78th of 168 districts. There are 938 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dodoma Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 5,797 km², that is about 54 people per km², 117th of 168 districts.

46.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% 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 104 children and older people.
- 0–4 47,166
- 5–9 50,580
- 10–14 46,483
- 15–19 31,596
- 20–24 22,043
- 25–29 18,646
- 30–34 16,840
- 35–39 15,295
- 40–44 14,145
- 45–49 11,014
- 50–54 9,775
- 55–59 7,270
- 60–64 6,234
- 65–69 5,128
- 70–74 4,382
- 75–79 2,744
- 80+ 2,297

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kondoa District?

Kondoa District lies in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other districts: Babati District, Chemba District, Hanang District, Kiteto District and Simanjiro District. By area it is the 51st largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 13.8% of Dodoma Region. The centre of Kondoa District is about 156 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 4.7800° S, 35.9105° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Kondoa District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kondoa District: 1 attraction; 1 nature reserve.
- Mkungunero Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Kondoa Rock-Art Sites · attraction

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Kondoa District
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma 156 km
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha 176 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 06:40, sunset around 18:31).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Kondoa District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bereko | 65 | 3 | 3 |
| Bolisa | 36 | 1 | 2 |
| Bumbuta | 189 | 4 | 3 |
| Busi | 803 | 6 | 9 |
| Changaa | 251 | 4 | 7 |
| Chemchem | 17 | 2 | 14 |
| Haubi | 149 | 4 | 6 |
| Hondo mairo | 196 | 2 | 5 |
| Itaswi | 789 | 2 | 5 |
| Itololo | 92 | 3 | 4 |
| Kalamba | 285 | 2 | 7 |
| Kikilo | 91 | 2 | 4 |
| Kikore | 167 | 5 | 6 |
| Kilimani | 61 | 2 | 5 |
| Kingale | 530 | 5 | 4 |
| Kinyasi | 125 | 4 | 3 |
| Kisese | 206 | 6 | 5 |
| Kolo | 103 | 4 | 4 |
| Kondoa mjini | 24 | 0 | 10 |
| Kwadelo | 311 | 4 | 4 |
| Masange | 51 | 2 | 2 |
| Mnenia | 106 | 6 | 6 |
| Pahi | 109 | 4 | 6 |
| Salanka | 70 | 1 | 4 |
| Serya | 575 | 3 | 4 |
| Soera | 125 | 4 | 4 |
| Suruke | 74 | 3 | 2 |
| Thawi | 197 | 1 | 7 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Kondoa District

Open gazetteers list 87 villages, towns and localities in Kondoa District. The largest with a recorded population: Kondoa (80,443). Settlements here lie between about 1,186 m and 1,719 m above sea level (median 1,344 m).
- Atta
- Ausia
- Bambare
- Berabera
- Bereku
- Bicha
- Bolisa
- Bomang'Ombe
- Bonga
- Bukulu
- Bumbuta
- Busi
- Changaa
- Chemchem
- Choka
- Chololo
- Chubi
- Chungai
- Darajani
- Disa
- Filimo
- Haubi
- Hondomairo
- Humai
- Hurui
- Ihari
- Ikengwa
- Isabe
- Isongoro
- Itaswi
- Itololo
- Itundwi
- Kalamba
- Kandaga
- Karere
- Keikei
- Kikore
- Kingale
- Kingali
- Kinyasi
- Kinyasi Majengo
- Kipungu
- Kisese Disa
- Kisese Sauni
- Kiteo
- Kolo
- Kondoa
- Kuuta
- Kwadelo
- Kwamafunchi
- Kwantisi
- Kwayondu
- Loo
- Madege
- Madisa
- Mahongo
- Makirinya
- Mangoroma
- Mapinduzi
- Masange
- Masawi
- Mauno
- Mitati
- Mkekena
- Mkuku
- Mnenia
- Mnenya
- Mongoroma
- Mulua
- Ntomoko
- Ororimo
- Pahi
- Piriri
- Potea
- Puhi
- Sakami
- Sambwa
- Sambwakati
- Sarale
- Serya
- Soera
- Soga
- Soro
- Suruki
- Tampori
- Tumbelo
- Yarawaaka

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kondoa District

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

### Water

16 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.
- Bubuli
- Busi
- Chivi
- Diadia
- Endanok
- Jansoel
- Kinduri
- Kisaki
- Kisesse
- Kondoa River
- Kulaa
- Lake Haubi
- Lake Serya
- Mkuku
- Sambala River
- Tumbwatho River
- Wa’ang Thlati
- Yere Awak River

### Hills and mountains

15 hills.
- Chakaluli · 1,849 m
- Mkonga Hill · 1,844 m
- Salanka Mountain · 1,763 m
- Itolwa Hill · 1,747 m
- Sela · 1,740 m
- Kaha · 1,707 m
- Swagaswaga · 1,611 m
- Mengali · 1,606 m
- Kwalanga · 1,504 m
- Githau · 1,495 m
- Kisesse II · 1,452 m
- Kwapima · 1,452 m
- Sua · 1,419 m
- Chandimo · 1,346 m
- Rhino Hill · 1,280 m

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Kondoa District and the best time to visit

In Kondoa District, the warmest month is Oct (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 752 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (154 mm) and the driest Jul (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 | 22 | 154 |
| Feb | 22 | 92 |
| Mar | 22 | 125 |
| Apr | 21 | 116 |
| May | 21 | 32 |
| Jun | 20 | 3 |
| Jul | 19 | 1 |
| Aug | 21 | 2 |
| Sep | 22 | 3 |
| Oct | 24 | 20 |
| Nov | 24 | 61 |
| Dec | 23 | 143 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kondoa District

Places mapped inside Kondoa District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 3
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 126
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 12
- Restaurants 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Kondoa District? In Dodoma Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kondoa District? 311,638 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kondoa District? About 17 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kondoa District? About 54 people per km²
- What borders Kondoa District? Babati District, Chemba District, Hanang District, Kiteto District and Simanjiro District
- What is there to see in Kondoa District? Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, Mkungunero Game Reserve
- What time zone is Kondoa District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kondoa District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kondoa District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kondoa District? 87 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kondoa District? Settlements lie between 1,186 m and 1,719 m
- What is the highest point in Kondoa District? Chakaluli (1,849 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kondoa District? February and April to November
- How many hospitals are in Kondoa District? 3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kondoa District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kondoa District? TZ0101 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 5,797.0 km²
- P-code: TZ0101
- Region: Dodoma Region

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kondoa/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.