# Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/ District · Kilimanjaro Region # Hai District Hai District is a district of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro Region. It had an estimated **259,383 people** in 2020 on 904 km² (about 287 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 78 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 195 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 259,383people (2020) - 904km² - 14wards - 195mapped services ## How many people live in Hai District? Hai District had an estimated **259,383 people** in 2020 — 13.4% of Kilimanjaro Region, 102nd of 168 districts. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kilimanjaro Region figure of 1,025). Spread over 904 km², that is about **287 people per km²**, 33rd of 168 districts. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Kilimanjaro Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****28,795** 5–9 ****29,662** 10–14 ****32,928** 15–19 ****29,512** 20–24 ****20,274** 25–29 ****16,192** 30–34 ****15,969** 35–39 ****15,475** 40–44 ****15,202** 45–49 ****12,302** 50–54 ****10,530** 55–59 ****9,143** 60–64 ****7,106** 65–69 ****5,998** 70–74 ****4,489** 75–79 ****3,382** 80+ ****2,424** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Hai District? Hai District lies in [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Meru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/meru/), [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/), [Moshi Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi-urban/), [Rombo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/), [Siha District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/) and [Simanjiro District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/). By area it is the 130th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 6.8% of [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/). The centre of Hai District is about 363 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 21 km from Moshi, the main town of Kilimanjaro Region. The centre point is at 3.2401° S, 37.1834° 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 Hai District OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Hai District: 3 attractions; 1 waterfall; 1 cave; 1 castle or fort; 1 volcano. - MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi) · castle or fort - Nguye Waterfall · waterfall - Ewang’ani maasai cultural village · attraction - Kikuletwa Hot Spring · attraction - Kikulewa Hot Springs · attraction - Shira · volcano - Shira Cave · cave 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: Hai 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 - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha24 km - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha63 km ### Nearest railway station Kikuletwa (Kia), about 17 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:29). 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 Hai District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Hai Mjini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/hai-mjini/) 54 8 34 [Kia](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/kia/) 141 5 14 [Machame Kaskazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-kaskazini/) 58 9 24 [Machame Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-kusini/) 81 5 14 [Machame Magharibi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-magharibi/) 99 1 8 [Machame Mashariki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-mashariki/) 85 6 13 [Machame Narumu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-narumu/) 11 5 8 [Machame Uroki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-uroki/) 13 4 9 [Machame Weruweru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/machame-weruweru/) 45 5 4 [Masama Kati](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-kati/) 24 5 10 [Masama Kusini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-kusini/) 65 4 11 [Masama Magharibi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-magharibi/) 38 7 12 [Masama Mashariki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-mashariki/) 83 10 27 [Masama Rundugai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/masama-rundugai/) 107 5 7 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 Hai District Open gazetteers list **78 villages, towns and localities** in Hai District. The largest with a recorded population: Boma la Ngombe (37,538). Settlements here lie between about 949 m and 1,674 m above sea level (median 1,148 m). - Barangata - Boma la Ngombe - Bomang'Ombe - Bomani - Bondeni Boloti - Chekimaji - Chemka - Foo - Isuki, Masama Kati - Kalali - Kambi ya Raha - Kawaya - Kibaoni, Hai Mjini - Kibohehe - Kilanya - Kimashuku - Kindigani - Kiyungi - Kwa Sadala, Masama Mashariki - Kware - Kwasadala - Kwatito - Kyeeri - Kyuu, Masama Magharibi - Lemira - Lemira Kati - Lerai - Longoi - Losaa, Masama Magharibi - Lukani - Lyamungo Kati - Lyamungo Sinde - Lyamungu - Mabire - Machame - Magadini - Makao Mapya - Mamba, Machame Uroki - Masama - Mashua - Mbatakero - Mboreny, Masama Mashariki - Mbosho - Mbweera, Masama Mashariki - Mijongweni - Mkalama - Mlama - Mroma - Mtakuja, Kia - Mudio, Masama Mashariki - Mungushi, Masama Kusini - Ng'Uni, Masama Kati - Ngira, Masama Mashariki - Ngosero - Nkuundoo - Nkuusinde - Nkwansira - Nkweseko - Nshara - Orori - Roo - Rundugai - Sanya Station - Sawe, Masama Mashariki - Semendu - Shari, Machame Uroki - Shiri - Sonu, Masama Mashariki - Sufi, Masama Magharibi - Tella - Tindigani, Kia - Uduru - Uraa Primary School Teacher's quaters - Usari - Uswaa - Uswaa, Machame Uroki - Wari - Weru Weru 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 Hai District Named natural and historic features inside Hai District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Kikafu River - Sanya River - Weru Weru River - West Kware ### Hills and mountains 4 hills. - Lemera · 1,329 m - Kwa Makungu · 1,154 m - Kikafu · 973 m - Kware · 944 m ### Getting around 2 railway stations; 1 airport. - Kikuletwa - Kilimanjaro International Airport - Sanya Chini Station 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 Hai District and the best time to visit In Hai District, the warmest month is Mar (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,475 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (230 mm) and the driest Jul (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 108 Feb 22 105 Mar 23 135 Apr 21 230 May 20 185 Jun 18 56 Jul 18 37 Aug 19 37 Sep 21 38 Oct 22 130 Nov 22 222 Dec 22 191 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hai District Places mapped inside Hai District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps10 - Hotels19 - Schools145 - Colleges and universities4 - Cinemas3 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants6 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 Hai District?In Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Hai District?259,383 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Hai District?About 22 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Hai District?About 287 people per km² - What borders Hai District?Meru District, Moshi District, Moshi Urban District, Rombo District, Siha District and Simanjiro District - What is there to see in Hai District?Ewang’ani maasai cultural village, Kikuletwa Hot Spring, Kikulewa Hot Springs, MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi) - What time zone is Hai District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Hai District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Hai District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Hai District?78 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Hai District?Settlements lie between 949 m and 1,674 m - What is the highest point in Hai District?Lemera (1,329 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hai District?January to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Hai District?4 mapped - How many banks are in Hai District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hai District?10 mapped - What is the P-code of Hai District?TZ0305 (OCHA common operational dataset)