# Kongwa District, Dodoma Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/ District · Dodoma Region # Kongwa District Kongwa District is a district of Tanzania in Dodoma Region. It had an estimated **386,458 people** in 2020 on 3,962 km² (about 98 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 74 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 141 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 386,458people (2020) - 3,962km² - 22wards - 141mapped services ## How many people live in Kongwa District? Kongwa District had an estimated **386,458 people** in 2020 — 15.1% of Dodoma Region, 48th of 168 districts. There are 1,028 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dodoma Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 3,962 km², that is about **98 people per km²**, 85th of 168 districts. 46.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% 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 100 children and older people. 0–4 ****64,175** 5–9 ****63,734** 10–14 ****52,923** 15–19 ****40,778** 20–24 ****31,768** 25–29 ****25,753** 30–34 ****23,879** 35–39 ****19,645** 40–44 ****17,424** 45–49 ****11,777** 50–54 ****9,550** 55–59 ****7,117** 60–64 ****5,831** 65–69 ****4,558** 70–74 ****3,559** 75–79 ****2,033** 80+ ****1,954** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Kongwa District? Kongwa 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/), [Gairo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/gairo/), [Kiteto District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/kiteto/) and [Mpwapwa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/mpwapwa/). By area it is the 70th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 9.5% of [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/). The centre of Kongwa District is about 99 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 5.9745° S, 36.6096° 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: Kongwa 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) · Dodoma97 km - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha288 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:26). 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 Kongwa District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chamkoroma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/chamkoroma/) 164 6 7 [Chitego](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/chitego/) 297 2 7 [Chiwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/chiwe/) 204 4 8 [Hogoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/hogoro/) 213 3 5 [Iduo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/iduo/) 81 4 4 [Kibaigwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/kibaigwa/) 112 3 14 [Kongwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/kongwa/) 78 2 7 [Lenjulu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/lenjulu/) 269 2 6 [Makawa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/makawa/) 163 3 6 [Matongoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/matongoro/) 104 3 4 [Mkoka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/mkoka/) 104 3 5 [Mlali](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/mlali/) 119 4 7 [Mtanana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/mtanana/) 496 4 8 [Nghumbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/nghumbi/) 155 4 5 [Ngomai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/ngomai/) 196 3 4 [Njoge](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/njoge/) 154 2 3 [Pandambili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/pandambili/) 87 1 10 [Sagara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/sagara/) 246 6 6 [Sejeli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/sejeli/) 276 4 7 [Songambele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/songambele/) 174 4 8 [Ugogoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/ugogoni/) 164 4 6 [Zoissa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kongwa/zoissa/) 104 4 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 Kongwa District Open gazetteers list **74 villages, towns and localities** in Kongwa District. The largest with a recorded population: Kibaigwa (50,054) and Kongwa (11,840). Settlements here lie between about 922 m and 1,836 m above sea level (median 1,218 m). - Banyibanyi - Chamae - Chamkoroma - Chang'Ombe - Chigwingili - Chikole - Chilanjilizi - Chitego - Chiwe - Dosidos - Hembahemba - Hogoro - Humbi - Ibumila - Ibwaga - Iduo - Ijaka - Iyanda - Kibaigwa - Kinangali - Kiteto - Kongwa - Laikala - Leganga - Lengaji - Lenjulu - Machenche - Mageseni - Makawa - Manghweta - Manungu - Manyata - Masena - Masinyeti - Matongoro - Mautia - Mautya - Mbagilwa - Mbande - Mkoka - Mlali - Mlali Bondeni - Mlali Yegu - Mlanga - Mlanje - Mnuku - Moreti - Mseta A - Mseta B - Msingisa - Msunjilile - Mtanana A - Mtanana B - Muungano - Mvungurumo - Ndalibo - Ndulugumi - Nghumbi - Ngomai - Njoge - Nolini - Pandambili - Pembamoto - Pingalame - Sagara - Sagara A - Sagara B - Sejeli - Songambele - Suguta - Tubugwe - Vihingo - Zoissa - Zoissa Kinangali 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 Kongwa District Named natural and historic features inside Kongwa District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Chelwe - Little Kinyasungwe - Mukauka ### Hills and mountains 42 hills; 1 mountain. - Luita · 1,809 m - Mlali · 1,800 m - Kisangiriri · 1,671 m - Zoissa · 1,664 m - Pingalame · 1,658 m - Kiruga · 1,654 m - Ijogi · 1,641 m - Musere · 1,635 m - Idunda · 1,541 m - Mokassen · 1,499 m - Ilundi · 1,372 m - Sirua · 1,351 m - Logiro · 1,347 m - Mondebwa · 1,345 m - Hogoro Hill · 1,339 m - Matulanga · 1,337 m - Munuku Hill · 1,322 m - Ikunwa · 1,317 m - Pandambili · 1,315 m - Fimagwa · 1,314 m - Kiragirisi · 1,295 m - Mpange · 1,295 m - Mazabula · 1,284 m - Kutunhila · 1,263 m …and 19 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Mlali 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 Kongwa District and the best time to visit In Kongwa District, the warmest month is Nov (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 1,110 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (194 mm) and the driest Aug (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 194 Feb 21 121 Mar 21 171 Apr 20 165 May 18 78 Jun 17 16 Jul 17 13 Aug 18 12 Sep 19 13 Oct 21 48 Nov 22 98 Dec 22 181 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kongwa District Places mapped inside Kongwa District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels4 - Schools127 - Pharmacies1 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 Kongwa District?In Dodoma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Kongwa District?386,458 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kongwa District?About 17 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kongwa District?About 98 people per km² - What borders Kongwa District?Chamwino District, Gairo District, Kiteto District and Mpwapwa District - What time zone is Kongwa District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kongwa District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Kongwa District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kongwa District?74 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kongwa District?Settlements lie between 922 m and 1,836 m - What is the highest point in Kongwa District?Luita (1,809 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kongwa District?May to November - How many hospitals are in Kongwa District?2 mapped - How many banks are in Kongwa District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kongwa District?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Kongwa District?TZ0103 (OCHA common operational dataset)