Ward · Kilolo District
# Udekwa

Udekwa is a ward of Tanzania in Kilolo District, Iringa Region. It covers 2,389.0 km². 12 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 2,389 km²
- 5 mapped services
- 1,318 m typical elevation

## Where is Udekwa?

Udekwa lies in Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania. It borders 14 other wards: Idete, Ilula, Kibaoni, Kiberege, Kidatu, Kisawasawa, Lumemo, Mahenge, Mang'ula, Mkula, Mlafu, Ruaha Mbuyuni, Sanje and Ukwega. By area it is the 46th largest of 3,643 wards in Tanzania. It covers 25.8% of Kilolo District. The centre of Udekwa is about 203 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 7.8429° S, 36.4752° 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 Udekwa

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Udekwa: 2 nature reserves.
- Kilombero Nature Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Udzungwa National Park · nature reserve

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: Udekwa
- 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 202 km

### Nearest railway station

Ifakara (Kibaoni), about 35 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 18:24).

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.

## Villages and localities in Udekwa

Open gazetteers list 12 villages, towns and localities in Udekwa. Settlements here lie between about 694 m and 1,644 m above sea level (median 1,318 m).
- Ifua
- Ivuma
- Kadarege
- Kidilo
- Kimenya
- Lofi
- Lohomero
- Mipande
- Mlale
- Nduge
- Udekwa
- Wotalisoli

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Udekwa

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Fua
- Ja-Ngombe
- Kiwa Kiwa

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.
- Luhombero · 2,396 m
- Nyumbenito · 2,111 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.
- Iwonde Forest Reserve
- West Kilombero Scarp Forest Reserve

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 Udekwa and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Kilolo District, the warmest month is Nov (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,415 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (263 mm) and the driest Sep (7 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 | 22 | 241 |
| Feb | 22 | 203 |
| Mar | 21 | 263 |
| Apr | 20 | 226 |
| May | 19 | 81 |
| Jun | 18 | 25 |
| Jul | 18 | 20 |
| Aug | 19 | 7 |
| Sep | 21 | 7 |
| Oct | 22 | 31 |
| Nov | 23 | 81 |
| Dec | 23 | 232 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Udekwa
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | NIKO HEALTH CENTRE · Kibaoni | 39 km | Map |
| Bank | CRDB BANK IFAKARA BRANCH · Kibaoni | 36 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Make one · Kibaoni | 36 km | Map |
| Hotel | Starcom Kitonga Comfort · Mahenge | 35 km | Map |
| School | Udekwa Primary School · Udekwa | 14 km | Map |
| College | St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences · Kibaoni | 37 km | Map |

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Udekwa

Places mapped inside Udekwa in open map data, by type.
- Schools 5

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

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

## Other wards in Kilolo District
- Boma la Ng'ombe
- Dabaga
- Ibumu
- Idete
- Ihimbo
- Ilula
- Image
- Irole
- Kimala
- Lugalo
- Mahenge
- Masisiwe
- Mlafu
- Mtitu
- Ng'ang'ange
- Ng'uruhe
- Nyalumbu
- Ruaha Mbuyuni
- Uhambingeto
- Ukumbi
- Ukwega

## Quick answers
- Where is Udekwa? In Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania
- What borders Udekwa? Idete, Ilula, Kibaoni, Kiberege, Kidatu, Kisawasawa, Lumemo, Mahenge, Mang'ula, Mkula, Mlafu, Ruaha Mbuyuni, Sanje and Ukwega
- What is there to see in Udekwa? Kilombero Nature Forest Reserve, Udzungwa National Park
- What time zone is Udekwa in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Udekwa? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Udekwa? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Udekwa? 12 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Udekwa? Settlements lie between 694 m and 1,644 m
- What is the highest point in Udekwa? Luhombero (2,396 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Udekwa? May to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Udekwa? NIKO HEALTH CENTRE, about 39 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Udekwa? CRDB BANK IFAKARA BRANCH, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Udekwa? Make one, about 36 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Udekwa? TZ1104051 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Ward
- Area: 2,389.0 km²
- P-code: TZ1104051
- District: Kilolo District

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