# Geita Region, Tanzania – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/

Region · Tanzania 

# Geita Region

Geita Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated **2,228,513 people** in 2020 on 19,742 km² (about 113 per km²). Its main town is Geita. It is divided into 5 districts. 473 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 921 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,228,513people (2020)
- 19,742km²
- 5districts
- 921mapped services

## How many people live in Geita Region?

Geita Region had an estimated **2,228,513 people** in 2020 — 3.8% of Tanzania, 10th of 31 regions. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 19,742 km², that is about **113 people per km²**, 11th of 31 regions.

49.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 105 children and older people.

0–4 ****424,351**

5–9 ****359,934**

10–14 ****312,643**

15–19 ****255,610**

20–24 ****196,477**

25–29 ****149,408**

30–34 ****121,049**

35–39 ****106,822**

40–44 ****87,818**

45–49 ****67,674**

50–54 ****46,437**

55–59 ****30,732**

60–64 ****24,341**

65–69 ****18,064**

70–74 ****13,025**

75–79 ****7,841**

80+ ****6,287**

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

## Where is Geita Region?

Geita Region lies in [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other regions: [Kagera Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/), [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/), [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/), [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/) and [Tabora Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/). By area it is the 21st largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 2.2% of [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). The centre of Geita Region is about 542 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 3.3808° S, 31.7319° 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 Geita Region

OpenStreetMap lists 21 named sights in Geita Region: 18 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 nature reserve.

- Kigosi Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Kasato · viewpoint
- Pongo View Point · viewpoint
- Bush reserve entrance Geita. · attraction
- Bwanga farms · attraction
- Bwanga mnadani · attraction
- Bwanga swamp · attraction
- Geita natural forest reserve · attraction
- Joy · attraction
- KB Hotel · attraction
- Kasamwa · attraction
- Kasamwa rice yard · attraction
- Life guest house · attraction
- Man City soccer hall · attraction
- National housing · attraction
- Natueal Forest reserve · attraction
- Natural forest · attraction
- Nyamalimbe mining centre · attraction
- Nyankumbu · attraction
- Roman Catholic Nyankumbu · attraction
- Upendo health care centre · attraction

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: Geita Region

- 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

- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza169 km
- Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega202 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:38) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 18:50).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:52 19:10 12.3 h 

Feb 07:00 19:13 12.2 h 

Mar 06:58 19:06 12.1 h 

Apr 06:52 18:54 12.0 h 

May 06:50 18:48 12.0 h 

Jun 06:55 18:50 11.9 h 

Jul 07:00 18:57 11.9 h 

Aug 06:57 18:57 12.0 h 

Sep 06:45 18:50 12.1 h 

Oct 06:33 18:43 12.2 h 

Nov 06:29 18:45 12.3 h 

Dec 06:38 18:57 12.3 h 

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.

## Districts of Geita Region

District People per km² Area km² Wards Services 

[Geita District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/geita/) 1,069,531 227 4,712 35 385 

[Chato District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/chato/) 512,566 167 3,077 22 165 

[Bukombe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/bukombe/) 241,937 30 8,062 13 172 

[Mbogwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/mbogwe/) 215,125 94 2,283 16 118 

[Nyang'hwale District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/nyang-hwale/) 189,354 118 1,608 12 81 

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

## Largest towns in Geita Region

- Geita318,006
- Ushirombo95,052
- Katoro75,000
- Uyovu60,849
- Buseresere52,870
- Masumbwe50,000
- Diobahika45,000
- Chato30,000
- Kasamwa27,681
- Mhalamba25,000

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Geita Region

Named natural and historic features inside Geita Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

16 rivers and streams.

- Bwiga
- Ichuankima River
- Ikonka River
- Isanga
- Jakabaga River
- Kabahelele
- Mabubi
- Muhama
- Mwunekese
- Nyabulela
- Nyakukutu
- Nyamasenga River
- Nyamazama River
- Roata River
- Shiperenge
- Usigaga

### Coast and islands

4 islands; 2 bays; 2 headlands.

- Butwa Island
- Dunacheri Island
- Kubitu Bay
- Nerawombu Bay
- Rubondo Island
- Ruregaja Island
- Umwer Point
- Yodzu Point

### Hills and mountains

26 hills; 1 mountain.

- Nundu · 1,464 m
- Buleka · 1,337 m
- Luwakakombe · 1,322 m
- Ukweni · 1,319 m
- Mula · 1,302 m
- Mtinga · 1,298 m
- Bulangali · 1,284 m
- Ikoka · 1,270 m
- Isilobi · 1,269 m
- Mkolongo · 1,266 m
- Nyakulumbogwe · 1,265 m
- Bugulwahombo · 1,252 m
- Bukombe · 1,252 m
- Shinga · 1,247 m
- Nyamibata · 1,217 m
- Kakutagi · 1,212 m
- Maguda · 1,211 m
- Mzugwe · 1,210 m
- Bukulu · 1,197 m
- Chikalabuga · 1,192 m
- Chihara · 1,186 m
- Mugaya · 1,186 m
- Kanegale · 1,178 m
- Mkoronga · 1,168 m

…and 3 more.

### Forests and nature

8 forest reserves.

- Geita Forest Reserve
- Igwata Forest Reserve
- Lukaranga Forest Reserve
- Mwienzi Forest Reserve
- Ruamagaza Forest Reserve
- Ruande Forest Reserve
- Sinde Hill Forest Reserve
- Usindankwe Forest Reserve

### Getting around

2 airports; 1 airfield.

- Geita Airport
- Mchauru Airport
- Rubondo Island

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 Geita Region and the best time to visit

In Geita Region, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,114 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (202 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 144 

Feb 23 131 

Mar 23 169 

Apr 23 138 

May 23 47 

Jun 23 10 

Jul 23 4 

Aug 24 11 

Sep 26 24 

Oct 25 73 

Nov 23 202 

Dec 23 161 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Geita Region

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

- Hospitals18
- Banks11
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels78
- Schools765
- Colleges and universities7
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants20
- Police stations8

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 Geita Region?In Tanzania
- What is the population of Geita Region?2,228,513 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Geita Region?About 15 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Geita Region?About 113 people per km²
- What borders Geita Region?Kagera Region, Kigoma Region, Mwanza Region, Shinyanga Region and Tabora Region
- What is there to see in Geita Region?Bush reserve entrance Geita., Bwanga farms, Bwanga mnadani, Bwanga swamp
- What time zone is Geita Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Geita Region?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Geita Region?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Geita Region?Geita
- What is the highest point in Geita Region?Nundu (1,464 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Geita Region?May to October
- How many hospitals are in Geita Region?18 mapped
- How many banks are in Geita Region?11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Geita Region?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Geita Region?TZ25 (OCHA common operational dataset)