# Kakonko District, Kigoma Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/ District · Kigoma Region # Kakonko District Kakonko District is a district of Tanzania in Kigoma Region. It had an estimated **149,909 people** in 2020 on 2,211 km² (about 68 per km²). It is divided into 11 wards. 43 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 80 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 149,909people (2020) - 2,211km² - 11wards - 80mapped services ## How many people live in Kakonko District? Kakonko District had an estimated **149,909 people** in 2020 — 6.1% of Kigoma Region, 139th of 168 districts. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kigoma Region figure of 1,021). Spread over 2,211 km², that is about **68 people per km²**, 107th of 168 districts. 49.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 16 across Kigoma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 110 children and older people. 0–4 ****29,264** 5–9 ****23,137** 10–14 ****21,175** 15–19 ****15,658** 20–24 ****11,603** 25–29 ****9,123** 30–34 ****7,429** 35–39 ****7,020** 40–44 ****6,186** 45–49 ****4,758** 50–54 ****4,051** 55–59 ****3,076** 60–64 ****2,363** 65–69 ****1,810** 70–74 ****1,479** 75–79 ****787** 80+ ****990** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Kakonko District? Kakonko District lies in [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Biharamulo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/biharamulo/), [Bukombe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/bukombe/), [Kibondo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kibondo/) and [Ngara District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kagera/ngara/). By area it is the 100th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 6.1% of [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/). The centre of Kakonko District is about 628 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 234 km from Kigoma, the main town of Kigoma Region. The centre point is at 3.2099° S, 30.9188° 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 Kakonko District OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Kakonko District: 5 attractions; 1 viewpoint. - Kanembwa JKT · viewpoint - Kabingo · attraction - Kabingo stream · attraction - Kasanda kona · attraction - Keza village · attraction - Kihomoka · 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: Kakonko 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 - Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega114 km - Kigali International Airport (KGL) · Kigali163 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:42) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 18:54). 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 Kakonko District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Gwamumpu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/gwamumpu/) 219 2 5 [Kakonko](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/kakonko/) 305 7 19 [Kasanda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/kasanda/) 283 4 9 [Kasunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/kasunga/) 152 5 8 [Katanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/katanga/) 82 1 3 [Kiziguzigu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/kiziguzigu/) 209 4 5 [Mugunzu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/mugunzu/) 85 4 5 [Muhange](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/muhange/) 312 4 10 [Nyabibuye](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/nyabibuye/) 86 4 3 [Nyamtukuza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/nyamtukuza/) 382 5 8 [Rugenge](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kakonko/rugenge/) 95 3 5 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 Kakonko District Open gazetteers list **43 villages, towns and localities** in Kakonko District. The largest with a recorded population: Kakonko (24,688). Settlements here lie between about 1,136 m and 1,586 m above sea level (median 1,352 m). - Bugarama - Bukirilo - Buyungu - Chilambo - Chirugazi - Churazo - Gwanumpu - Gwarama - Irabiro - Itumbiko - Kabare - Kabingo - Kakonko - Kanyonza - Kasanda - Kasongati - Kasuga - Katahokwa A - Katanga - Kavumu - Kazilamihunda - Kiduduye - Kiga - Kinonko - Kinyinya - Kiyobera - Kiziguzigu - Kizuvu - Kumtukula - Mbizi - Muganza - Mugunzu - Muhange - Muhange Juu - Nyagwijima - Nyakayenzi - Nyamtukuza - Nyanzige - Nyaronga - Nyaruonga - Nyavivuye - Rumashi - Ruyenzi 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 Kakonko District Named natural and historic features inside Kakonko District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Katengera - Mvunwa - Nyamironge - Nyarusange - Ruwiti ### Hills and mountains 3 hills; 1 mountain. - Kayogela Hill · 1,716 m - Ndeke · 1,702 m - Nyamikobe · 1,633 m - Kankaranga · 1,585 m 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 Kakonko District and the best time to visit In Kakonko District, the warmest month is Sep (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 1,247 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (217 mm) and the driest Jul (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 139 Feb 21 117 Mar 21 167 Apr 20 163 May 20 75 Jun 19 21 Jul 19 11 Aug 21 27 Sep 22 49 Oct 21 107 Nov 20 217 Dec 20 155 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kakonko District Places mapped inside Kakonko District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels4 - Schools75 - 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 Kakonko District?In Kigoma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Kakonko District?149,909 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kakonko District?About 15 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kakonko District?About 68 people per km² - What borders Kakonko District?Biharamulo District, Bukombe District, Kibondo District and Ngara District - What is there to see in Kakonko District?Kabingo, Kabingo stream, Kanembwa JKT, Kasanda kona - What time zone is Kakonko District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kakonko District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Kakonko District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kakonko District?43 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kakonko District?Settlements lie between 1,136 m and 1,586 m - What is the highest point in Kakonko District?Kayogela Hill (1,716 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kakonko District?February and May to October - What is the P-code of Kakonko District?TZ1607 (OCHA common operational dataset)