# Uvinza District, Kigoma Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/

District · Kigoma Region 

# Uvinza District

Uvinza District is a district of Tanzania in Kigoma Region. It had an estimated **509,126 people** in 2020 on 10,060 km² (about 51 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 134 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 191 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 509,126people (2020)
- 10,060km²
- 14wards
- 191mapped services

## How many people live in Uvinza District?

Uvinza District had an estimated **509,126 people** in 2020 — 20.5% of Kigoma Region, 25th of 168 districts. There are 982 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kigoma Region figure of 1,021). Spread over 10,060 km², that is about **51 people per km²**, 119th of 168 districts.

48.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Kigoma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 103 children and older people.

0–4 ****98,838**

5–9 ****78,939**

10–14 ****66,714**

15–19 ****53,525**

20–24 ****41,341**

25–29 ****35,229**

30–34 ****29,373**

35–39 ****25,383**

40–44 ****21,540**

45–49 ****15,367**

50–54 ****13,034**

55–59 ****9,058**

60–64 ****7,278**

65–69 ****4,935**

70–74 ****4,093**

75–79 ****2,151**

80+ ****2,328**

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

## Where is Uvinza District?

Uvinza District lies in [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Kaliua District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/kaliua/), [Kasulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kasulu/), [Kibondo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kibondo/), [Kigoma District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma/), [Kigoma Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/kigoma-urban/) and [Mpanda District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/katavi/mpanda/). By area it is the 26th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 27.7% of [Kigoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/). The centre of Uvinza District is about 635 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 102 km from Kigoma, the main town of Kigoma Region. The centre point is at 5.7044° S, 30.0163° 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 Uvinza District

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Uvinza District: 5 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 beach; 1 nature reserve; 1 waterfall.

- Bunambiyu · waterfall
- Mahale National Park · nature reserve
- Isabel Beach · beach
- Kijiweni Uvinza · viewpoint
- Mwalon muyobozi · viewpoint
- Forest reserve · attraction
- Kikwete Bridge · attraction
- Magengere hills · attraction
- Miombo woodland hardwood forest reserve · attraction
- Tubira forests · 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: Uvinza 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

- Kalemie Airport (FMI) · Kalemie87 km
- Gitega Airport (GID) · Gitega255 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:41) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:53).

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 Uvinza District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Buhingu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/buhingu/) 1,659 32 11 

[Igalula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/igalula/) 1,229 15 10 

[Ilagala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/ilagala/) 571 7 19 

[Itebula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/itebula/) 460 3 7 

[Kalya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/kalya/) 535 12 9 

[Kandaga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/kandaga/) 169 5 11 

[Kazuramimba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/kazuramimba/) 671 6 24 

[Mganza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/mganza/) 1,091 12 12 

[Mtego wa Noti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/mtego-wa-noti/) 293 7 6 

[Nguruka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/nguruka/) 138 4 15 

[Sigunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/sigunga/) 771 6 7 

[Simbo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/simbo/) 172 10 18 

[Sunuka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/sunuka/) 800 4 16 

[Uvinza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kigoma/uvinza/uvinza/) 1,504 14 26 

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 Uvinza District

Open gazetteers list **134 villages, towns and localities** in Uvinza District. The largest with a recorded population: Nguruka (39,135) and Uvinza (24,650). Settlements here lie between about 774 m and 2,185 m above sea level (median 1,063 m).

- Bugala
- Buhingu
- Bulola
- Bulombola
- Burangamila
- Bwaga
- Bweru
- Chagu
- Chakulu
- Chanza
- Halembe
- Hasole
- Idunda
- Ifimbwe
- Igalula
- Igunzi
- Ikonga
- Ilagala
- Ilalangulu
- Ilunde
- Isonga
- Itebula
- Itindakusya
- Itura
- Itwalele
- Kabeba
- Kabungo
- Kachambi
- Kagwila
- Kahwibili Village
- Kalambo
- Kalenge
- Kalenge village
- Kalilani
- Kalya
- Kampisa
- Kandaga
- Kangwena Village
- Kaosha
- Kapande
- Kapirulla
- Karago
- Kasa
- Kasagwe
- Kasangasi
- Kaseke
- Kasela
- Kashagulu
- Kasisi
- Kasoge
- Kasuku
- Katale
- Katamba
- Katimba
- Katimbu
- Katobero
- Katumbi
- Kazuramimba
- Kibwesa
- Kigonero
- Kigurwe
- Kilohilye
- Kimalapamba
- Kirando
- Kisaba
- Kisasa
- Kisese
- Konkwa
- Kungu
- Lagossa
- Lokoma
- Lubalisi
- Lubugwe
- Lubulilo
- Lufubu
- Lufungu
- Lugalika
- Lugonezi
- Lugufu
- Lugunda
- Luiche
- Lukandamila
- Lumbwa
- Lumbye
- Lusanda
- Machazo
- Magambo
- Malagarasi
- Malahi
- Mambwe
- Marahi
- Masaba
- Masala
- Masanza
- Matiazo
- Matuzi
- Mayobozi
- Mfumo
- Mganza
- Mgombazi
- Mgondozi
- Mlera
- Mlinda
- Molongo
- Mowezi
- Mpeta
- Mpira
- Msomsoko
- Mtegowanoti
- Muhela
- Muyobozi
- Mwakizega
- Mwamila
- Mzanga
- Ndele
- Nguruka
- Ntondo
- Nyamoli
- Nyangabo
- Nyanganga
- Ruchugi
- Rukoma
- Rungwa
- Sibwesa
- Sigunga Village
- Sikoke
- Simbo
- Sitete
- Sunuka
- Tandala
- Tubira
- Ugalaba
- Ujamba
- Uvinza

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 Uvinza District

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

### Water

45 rivers and streams; 2 lakes.

- Bugala
- Ibumbu
- Kabesi River
- Kalungu
- Kamanga
- Kansogo
- Kaparamsembe
- Kaseke River
- Katimba
- Katobala
- Lagossa River
- Lake Nyagamoma
- Lake Sagara
- Luanga
- Lubalisi River
- Lubugwe
- Luelu
- Lugufu
- Lugungwisi
- Lukusu River
- Lumbwa
- Mabonwe
- Masala
- Masungwe

…and 23 more.

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 1 bay.

- Bulu Point
- Kibwe Bay
- Luagala Point
- Pasagulu Point

### Hills and mountains

51 hills; 8 mountains.

- Sisaba · 2,250 m
- Tambila · 2,237 m
- Kungwe Mountain · 2,215 m
- Nkungwe · 2,109 m
- Sibindi · 2,069 m
- Nselese · 2,004 m
- Musenabantu · 1,900 m
- Ilomo · 1,871 m
- Syanfula · 1,855 m
- Karobwa · 1,814 m
- Kafungwe · 1,789 m
- Sega · 1,786 m
- Kakungu · 1,750 m
- Luguma · 1,603 m
- Luagala · 1,591 m
- Kyansa · 1,587 m
- Sibuli · 1,535 m
- Silafu · 1,501 m
- Mabwe Male · 1,352 m
- Mwende · 1,352 m
- Lubangagulu · 1,345 m
- Pasagulu · 1,342 m
- Kamabala · 1,331 m
- Mkuyu · 1,331 m

…and 35 more.

### Forests and nature

5 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Ilunde Forest Reserve
- Kungwe Bay Forest Reserve
- Lugufu Forest Reserve
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- Masanza Forest Reserve
- Mkuti Forest Reserve

### Getting around

5 railway stations; 1 airfield.

- Ilunde
- Kandaga
- Kapalagulu
- Kazuramimba
- Lugufu
- Matuzi

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 Uvinza District and the best time to visit

In Uvinza District, the warmest month is Sep (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 1,106 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (208 mm) and the driest Jul (2 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 23 169 

Feb 24 132 

Mar 24 142 

Apr 24 125 

May 24 28 

Jun 23 4 

Jul 23 2 

Aug 25 7 

Sep 27 20 

Oct 26 67 

Nov 24 208 

Dec 23 203 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Uvinza District

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Hotels8
- Schools169
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants2
- Police stations3

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 Uvinza District?In Kigoma Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Uvinza District?509,126 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Uvinza District?About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Uvinza District?About 51 people per km²
- What borders Uvinza District?Kaliua District, Kasulu District, Kibondo District, Kigoma District, Kigoma Urban District and Mpanda District
- What is there to see in Uvinza District?Bunambiyu, Forest reserve, Isabel Beach, Kijiweni Uvinza
- What time zone is Uvinza District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Uvinza District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Uvinza District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Uvinza District?134 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Uvinza District?Settlements lie between 774 m and 2,185 m
- What is the highest point in Uvinza District?Sisaba (2,250 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Uvinza District?May to October
- How many hospitals are in Uvinza District?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Uvinza District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Uvinza District?TZ1605 (OCHA common operational dataset)