# Kigoma Urban District, Kigoma Region – Population & Wards > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/ District · Kigoma Region # Kigoma Urban District Kigoma Urban District is a district of Tanzania in Kigoma Region. It had an estimated **306,793 people** in 2020 on 93 km² (about 3,307 per km²). Its main town is Kigoma. It is divided into 19 wards. 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 208 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 306,793people (2020) - 92.8km² - 19wards - 208mapped services ## How many people live in Kigoma Urban District? Kigoma Urban District had an estimated **306,793 people** in 2020 — 12.4% of Kigoma Region, 80th of 168 districts. There are 1,016 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kigoma Region figure of 1,021). Spread over 93 km², that is about **3,307 people per km²**, 5th of 168 districts. 41.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 16 across Kigoma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people. 0–4 ****45,093** 5–9 ****40,135** 10–14 ****41,713** 15–19 ****42,685** 20–24 ****30,643** 25–29 ****22,683** 30–34 ****18,601** 35–39 ****16,278** 40–44 ****13,659** 45–49 ****9,941** 50–54 ****8,309** 55–59 ****5,810** 60–64 ****4,118** 65–69 ****2,802** 70–74 ****2,069** 75–79 ****1,097** 80+ ****1,157** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Kigoma Urban District? Kigoma Urban District lies in [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other districts: [Kigoma District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma/) and [Uvinza District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/). By area it is the 165th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 0.3% of [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/). The centre of Kigoma Urban District is about 688 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 4.0 km from Kigoma, the main town of Kigoma Region. The centre point is at 4.8943° S, 29.6587° 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 Kigoma Urban District OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Kigoma Urban District: 6 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 memorial; 1 museum. - Livingstone Museum · museum - Deck · viewpoint - Rock Lookout · viewpoint - Gombe/Mahale Visitors Information Centre · attraction - Kaiser House · attraction - Kibi Reception Hall · attraction - MV Liemba · attraction - Paradise Beach · attraction - Port operations manager · attraction - Dr. Livingstone Memorial · memorial 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: Kigoma Urban 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 - Kigoma Airport (TKQ) · Kigoma1.6 km - Kalemie Airport (FMI) · Kalemie118 km ### Nearest railway station Kigoma (Kigoma), about 3.8 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:44) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:56). 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 Kigoma Urban District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Bangwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/bangwe/) 10 5 12 [Buhanda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/buhanda/) 5.6 2 6 [Businde](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/businde/) 7.9 2 1 [Buzebazeba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/buzebazeba/) 4.2 1 10 [Gungu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/gungu/) 4.8 3 24 [Kagera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kagera/) 24 2 2 [Kasimbu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kasimbu/) 1.9 1 4 [Kasingirima](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kasingirima/) 0.2 0 0 [Katubuka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/katubuka/) 3.1 1 7 [Kibirizi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kibirizi/) 13 3 16 [Kigoma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kigoma/) 4.0 1 61 [Kipampa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kipampa/) 1.8 0 2 [Kitongoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/kitongoni/) 1.2 0 2 [Machinjioni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/machinjioni/) 1.2 1 2 [Majengo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/majengo/) 0.5 1 1 [Mwanga Kaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/mwanga-kaskazini/) 3.7 3 11 [Mwanga Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/mwanga-kusini/) 3.5 1 42 [Rubuga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/rubuga/) 1.2 1 2 [Rusimbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/rusimbi/) 0.7 1 3 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 Kigoma Urban District Open gazetteers list **29 villages, towns and localities** in Kigoma Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Kigoma (232,388). Settlements here lie between about 769 m and 865 m above sea level (median 808 m). - Bangwe - Bushabane, Kibirizi - Buteko - Gezaulole - Gungu - Gutunga - Kamala - Kanswa, Kagera - Kasingilimi - Katonga - Katubuka - Kigoma - Kilima Hewa,Mwanga Kusini - Kisangani, Mwanga Kasikazini - Lutale - Masanga - Masanga, Buhanda - Mgeo - Mkese, Kagera - Mlole - Msingeni - Msufini, Businde - Mungonya - Mwanga - Mwenge - Ndarabu, Rusimbi - Sihesabu - Ujiji - jeshini 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 Kigoma Urban District Named natural and historic features inside Kigoma Urban District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Muloli · 828 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Mwanga Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Kigoma - Kigoma Airport 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 Kigoma Urban District and the best time to visit In Kigoma Urban District, the warmest month is Sep (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Dec (24 °C). About 1,183 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (208 mm) and the driest Jul (3 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 24 166 Feb 25 132 Mar 25 156 Apr 25 148 May 25 42 Jun 24 8 Jul 24 3 Aug 26 14 Sep 27 36 Oct 26 96 Nov 25 208 Dec 24 173 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kigoma Urban District Places mapped inside Kigoma Urban District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Banks8 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps18 - Hotels58 - Shopping malls1 - Schools75 - Colleges and universities4 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies16 - Restaurants15 - Police stations2 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 Kigoma Urban District?In Kigoma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Kigoma Urban District?306,793 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kigoma Urban District?About 18 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kigoma Urban District?About 3,307 people per km² - What borders Kigoma Urban District?Kigoma District and Uvinza District - What is there to see in Kigoma Urban District?Deck, Dr. Livingstone Memorial, Gombe/Mahale Visitors Information Centre, Kaiser House - What time zone is Kigoma Urban District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kigoma Urban District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Kigoma Urban District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kigoma Urban District?29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kigoma Urban District?Settlements lie between 769 m and 865 m - What is the highest point in Kigoma Urban District?Muloli (828 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kigoma Urban District?May to October - How many hospitals are in Kigoma Urban District?8 mapped - How many banks are in Kigoma Urban District?8 mapped - How many ATMs are in Kigoma Urban District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kigoma Urban District?18 mapped - What is the P-code of Kigoma Urban District?TZ1604 (OCHA common operational dataset)