District · Geita Region
# Chato District

Chato District is a district of Tanzania in Geita Region. It had an estimated 512,566 people in 2020 on 3,077 km² (about 167 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 93 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 165 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 512,566 people (2020)
- 3,077 km²
- 22 wards
- 165 mapped services

## How many people live in Chato District?

Chato District had an estimated 512,566 people in 2020 — 23.0% of Geita Region, 24th of 168 districts. There are 964 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Geita Region figure of 970). Spread over 3,077 km², that is about 167 people per km², 58th of 168 districts.

50.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 15 across Geita Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 108 children and older people.
- 0–4 97,657
- 5–9 85,238
- 10–14 73,205
- 15–19 57,968
- 20–24 43,067
- 25–29 32,819
- 30–34 27,119
- 35–39 24,901
- 40–44 20,505
- 45–49 15,752
- 50–54 10,882
- 55–59 7,187
- 60–64 5,685
- 65–69 4,269
- 70–74 3,050
- 75–79 1,827
- 80+ 1,435

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

## Where is Chato District?

Chato District lies in Geita Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other districts: Biharamulo District, Bukombe District, Geita District, Mbogwe District and Muleba District. By area it is the 88th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 15.6% of Geita Region. The centre of Chato District is about 578 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 55 km from Geita, the main town of Geita Region. The centre point is at 2.8449° S, 31.7387° 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 Chato District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Chato District: 1 attraction.
- Bwanga swamp · 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: Chato 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
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 140 km
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali 203 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:39) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:51).

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 Chato District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bukome | 156 | 6 | 9 |
| Buseresere | 84 | 4 | 12 |
| Butengorumasa | 106 | 2 | 7 |
| Buziku | 237 | 5 | 8 |
| Bwanga | 219 | 8 | 14 |
| Bwera | 266 | 4 | 5 |
| Bwina | 27 | 7 | 5 |
| Bwongera | 128 | 5 | 5 |
| Chato | 6.7 | 1 | 7 |
| Ichwankima | 205 | 3 | 5 |
| Ilemela | 131 | 4 | 5 |
| Ilyamchele | 70 | 3 | 4 |
| Iparamasa | 294 | 2 | 10 |
| Kachwamba | 60 | 1 | 3 |
| Kasenga | 202 | 4 | 6 |
| Katende | 53 | 3 | 2 |
| Kigongo | 91 | 9 | 9 |
| Makurugusi | 234 | 5 | 10 |
| Muganza | 53 | 4 | 14 |
| Muungano | 68 | 5 | 13 |
| Nyamirembe | 129 | 5 | 7 |
| Nyarutembo | 256 | 4 | 5 |

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 Chato District

Open gazetteers list 93 villages, towns and localities in Chato District. The largest with a recorded population: Buseresere (52,870) and Chato (30,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,252 m above sea level (median 1,155 m).
- Bugweigo
- Bukamila
- Bukiriguru
- Bukome
- Bupandwampuli
- Busaka
- Busarara
- Buseresere
- Busonzo
- Butarama
- Butengo
- Buyoga
- Buziku
- Buzirayombo
- Bwanga
- Bwanga-Bwina
- Bwera
- Bwina
- Bwongera
- Chabulongo
- Chato
- Chisenya
- Diobahika
- Ichwankima
- Igalula
- Igando
- Ihanga
- Ilemela
- Ilyamchele
- Imalamawazo
- Iparamasa
- Itanga
- Itar
- Itari
- Kabashishi
- Kachwamba
- Kagofwa
- Kakanshe
- Kakeneno
- Kalebezo
- Kalembela
- Kalembera
- Kanyama
- Kanyindo
- Kasagara
- Kasala
- Kasenda
- Kasenga
- Katemwa
- Katende
- Katete
- Kawimnyole
- Kibehe
- Kibumba
- Kigongo
- Kigunguri
- Kihula
- Kikumbaitale
- Kisesa
- Mabila
- Majengo
- Makurugusi
- Mbuye
- Minkoto
- Mlimani
- Mnekezi
- Muganza
- Mulumba
- Murumba
- Musasa
- Mwabaruhi
- Mwambagalu
- Mwangaza
- Mwaruka
- Nyabilezi
- Nyabirere
- Nyakakarangwa
- Nyakato
- Nyambiti
- Nyambogo
- Nyamirembe
- Nyampanga
- Nyang'Homango
- Nyango
- Nyantimba
- Nyarutefya
- Nyarutembo
- Nyarututu
- Nyisanzi
- Rubirizi
- Rumasa
- Rutunguru
- Yodzu

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Chato District

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.
- Ichuankima River
- Mwunekese
- Nyabulela
- Usigaga

### Coast and islands

2 bays; 2 headlands.
- Kubitu Bay
- Nerawombu Bay
- Umwer Point
- Yodzu Point

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Ikoka · 1,270 m

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Geita Airport

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 Chato District and the best time to visit

In Chato District, the warmest month is Sep (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 1,031 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (183 mm) and the driest Jul (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 108 |
| Feb | 23 | 102 |
| Mar | 23 | 153 |
| Apr | 22 | 136 |
| May | 22 | 54 |
| Jun | 22 | 13 |
| Jul | 22 | 6 |
| Aug | 23 | 17 |
| Sep | 24 | 37 |
| Oct | 24 | 92 |
| Nov | 23 | 183 |
| Dec | 22 | 128 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chato District

Places mapped inside Chato District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 2
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 4
- Schools 152
- Restaurants 2

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 Chato District? In Geita Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Chato District? 512,566 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Chato District? About 15 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Chato District? About 167 people per km²
- What borders Chato District? Biharamulo District, Bukombe District, Geita District, Mbogwe District and Muleba District
- What is there to see in Chato District? Bwanga swamp
- What time zone is Chato District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Chato District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Chato District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chato District? 93 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chato District? Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,252 m
- What is the highest point in Chato District? Ikoka (1,270 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Chato District? January to February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Chato District? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Chato District? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chato District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chato District? TZ2505 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 3,077.2 km²
- P-code: TZ2505
- Region: Geita Region

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