# Kyerwa District, Kagera Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/

District · Kagera Region 

# Kyerwa District

Kyerwa District is a district of Tanzania in Kagera Region. It had an estimated **451,170 people** in 2020 on 2,509 km² (about 180 per km²). It is divided into 18 wards. 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 118 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 451,170people (2020)
- 2,509km²
- 18wards
- 118mapped services

## How many people live in Kyerwa District?

Kyerwa District had an estimated **451,170 people** in 2020 — 13.2% of Kagera Region, 30th of 168 districts. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kagera Region figure of 987). Spread over 2,509 km², that is about **180 people per km²**, 55th of 168 districts.

48.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Kagera Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****83,795**

5–9 ****69,754**

10–14 ****64,946**

15–19 ****48,817**

20–24 ****36,003**

25–29 ****31,284**

30–34 ****26,649**

35–39 ****23,196**

40–44 ****19,081**

45–49 ****14,341**

50–54 ****9,813**

55–59 ****7,617**

60–64 ****5,722**

65–69 ****4,097**

70–74 ****2,651**

75–79 ****1,895**

80+ ****1,509**

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

## Where is Kyerwa District?

Kyerwa District lies in [Kagera Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other districts: [Karagwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/karagwe/) and [Missenyi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/missenyi/). By area it is the 97th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 9.5% of [Kagera Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/). The centre of Kyerwa District is about 773 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 116 km from Bukoba, the main town of Kagera Region. The centre point is at 1.2989° S, 30.7702° 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 Kyerwa District

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Kyerwa District: 6 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 hot spring.

- Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park · nature reserve
- Rumanyika Karagwe National Park · nature reserve
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- ENDPOINT OF BACKFILLED PIPES (6" PN20) · viewpoint
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- START OF 4" PN 16 · viewpoint
- Ibanda Kyerwa National Park Gate · attraction
- Mutagata Hot Spring · hot spring

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: Kyerwa 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

- Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali102 km
- Savannah Airstrip (KHX) · Kihihi135 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:46) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 18:58).

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 Kyerwa District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Bugomora](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/bugomora/) 64 2 7 

[Businde](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/businde/) 294 7 9 

[Isingiro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/isingiro/) 203 8 7 

[Kaisho](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kaisho/) 123 7 5 

[Kamuli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kamuli/) 145 6 10 

[Kibale](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kibale/) 209 5 6 

[Kibingo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kibingo/) 209 7 7 

[Kikukuru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kikukuru/) 76 5 5 

[Kimuli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kimuli/) 78 6 6 

[Kyerwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/kyerwa/) 122 11 6 

[Mabira](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/mabira/) 89 4 8 

[Murongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/murongo/) 228 8 5 

[Nkwenda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/nkwenda/) 69 10 7 

[Nyakatuntu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/nyakatuntu/) 118 4 6 

[Rukuraijo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/rukuraijo/) 136 6 8 

[Rutunguru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/rutunguru/) 146 3 4 

[Rwabwere](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/rwabwere/) 97 7 8 

[Songambele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/kyerwa/songambele/) 103 2 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 Kyerwa District

Open gazetteers list **106 villages, towns and localities** in Kyerwa District. Settlements here lie between about 1,246 m and 1,781 m above sea level (median 1,379 m).

- Bigenyi
- Bugara
- Businde
- Bwere
- Chababara
- Chamunyana
- Chanya
- Chanyangabwa
- Chemuli
- Chimpisi
- Dyanyawonga
- Ibare
- Isingiro
- Iteera
- Itera
- Kabale
- Kabingo
- Kabusa
- Kagenyi
- Kaisho
- Kakanja
- Kakerele
- Kalambi
- Kamuli
- Kamwiru
- Karagwe
- Karenge
- Karere
- Karo
- Karongo
- Karukwanzi
- Kashani
- Kasharara
- Kashenyi
- Kasoni
- Katera
- Kibare
- Kibimba
- Kibingo
- Kigorogoro
- Kihanga
- Kihinda
- Kijumbura
- Kikagati
- Kikanga
- Kikukuru
- Kimuli
- Kiraguju
- Kiruruma
- Kitoma
- Kitwe
- Kitwechenkula
- Kyamutaga
- Kyerere
- Kyerwa
- Kyerwa Syndicate
- Mabira
- Masheshe
- Milambi
- Mirambi
- Mtagata
- Mugaba
- Muhurile
- Mukiyonza
- Mukunyu
- Murambi
- Murongo
- Mwenge
- Nkwenda
- Nkwera
- Nsongezi
- Nyabikurungu
- Nyabishenge
- Nyakakoni
- Nyakashenyi
- Nyakatera
- Nyakatuntu
- Nyamihanga
- Nyamilima
- Nyamiyaga
- Nyamweza
- Nyarugongo
- Nyarutuntu
- Nyaruzumbura
- Omukagando
- Rubare
- Ruborogota
- Rubwera
- Ruendizi
- Rugasha
- Ruhita
- Rukuraijo
- Rutunguru
- Rwabukagate
- Rwabumuka
- Rwabushoga
- Rwabwere
- Rwakiniha
- Rwanyango
- Rwazi
- Rwele
- Rwengaga
- Rwenkende
- Rwensinga
- Ryabigaga
- Usongore

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 Kyerwa District

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

### Water

49 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Bukura River
- Chamaizi River
- Chemisinga River
- Chijeye
- Chiruruma River
- Chitoboko River
- Goma River
- Igongo
- Ishume
- Kabale River
- Kaburi River
- Kagaga River
- Kagera
- Kaina River
- Kaina River
- Kanyonza River
- Kashalala River
- Kashambia River
- Kashasha River
- Kazinga River
- Kirera River
- Kishanda Stream
- Kishanda Stream
- Kishuro River

…and 26 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Isinga Island

### Hills and mountains

62 hills; 3 valleys; 1 mountain.

- Kicherere · 1,908 m
- Chabashasha Hill · 1,854 m
- Ngunga Hill · 1,812 m
- Rwashaju Range · 1,804 m
- Nyakakika Hill · 1,774 m
- Rwabunuka Hill · 1,744 m
- Kagoma Hill · 1,738 m
- Kitwe Hill · 1,713 m
- Kaburaishoke Hill · 1,711 m
- Karambi Hill · 1,696 m
- Omurukora Hill · 1,683 m
- Rwensheshe Hill · 1,674 m
- Rugasha Hill · 1,670 m
- Goma Hill · 1,665 m
- Nyakazinga Hill · 1,649 m
- Kyabitembe Hill · 1,648 m
- Kashasha Hill · 1,606 m
- Kasoni Hill · 1,606 m
- Karo Hill · 1,585 m
- Rwantore Hill · 1,585 m
- Rwengwe Hill · 1,580 m
- Kasharira Hill · 1,577 m
- Irongwa Hill · 1,570 m
- Nsunga Hill · 1,568 m

…and 42 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 2 wildlife reserves; 1 forest reserve.

- Butari Forest Reserve
- Ibanda Arena Game Controlled Area
- Kaniaga Forest
- Nyaruriba Forest
- Rumanyika Rugundu Game 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 Kyerwa District and the best time to visit

In Kyerwa District, the warmest month is Feb (average 22 °C) and the coolest is May (20 °C). About 1,137 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (154 mm) and the driest Jul (30 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and June to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 78 

Feb 22 80 

Mar 21 139 

Apr 21 154 

May 20 121 

Jun 20 43 

Jul 21 30 

Aug 21 50 

Sep 22 88 

Oct 21 124 

Nov 21 138 

Dec 21 92 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kyerwa District

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

- Hospitals4
- Schools108
- Pharmacies6

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 Kyerwa District?In Kagera Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kyerwa District?451,170 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kyerwa District?About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kyerwa District?About 180 people per km²
- What borders Kyerwa District?Karagwe District and Missenyi District
- What is there to see in Kyerwa District?END OF BACKFILLED 4" PIPES, ENDPOINT BACKFILLED PIPES, ENDPOINT NO PIPES, ENDPOINT OF BACKFILLED PIPES (6" PN20)
- What time zone is Kyerwa District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kyerwa District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kyerwa District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kyerwa District?106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kyerwa District?Settlements lie between 1,246 m and 1,781 m
- What is the highest point in Kyerwa District?Kicherere (1,908 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kyerwa District?December to February and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Kyerwa District?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kyerwa District?TZ1808 (OCHA common operational dataset)