# Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/ District · Kilimanjaro Region # Rombo District Rombo District is a district of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro Region. It had an estimated **284,110 people** in 2020 on 1,472 km² (about 193 per km²). It is divided into 24 wards. 74 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 184 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 284,110people (2020) - 1,472km² - 24wards - 184mapped services ## How many people live in Rombo District? Rombo District had an estimated **284,110 people** in 2020 — 14.6% of Kilimanjaro Region, 89th of 168 districts. There are 1,060 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kilimanjaro Region figure of 1,025). Spread over 1,472 km², that is about **193 people per km²**, 51st of 168 districts. 39.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 21 across Kilimanjaro Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 86 children and older people. 0–4 ****32,128** 5–9 ****37,372** 10–14 ****43,848** 15–19 ****31,087** 20–24 ****17,564** 25–29 ****13,723** 30–34 ****14,499** 35–39 ****14,409** 40–44 ****15,505** 45–49 ****13,843** 50–54 ****11,977** 55–59 ****11,328** 60–64 ****8,450** 65–69 ****6,490** 70–74 ****4,806** 75–79 ****3,524** 80+ ****3,557** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Rombo District? Rombo District lies in [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Hai District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/), [Longido District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/longido/), [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/) and [Siha District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/). By area it is the 117th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 11.1% of [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/). The centre of Rombo District is about 392 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 32 km from Moshi, the main town of Kilimanjaro Region. The centre point is at 3.1255° S, 37.5166° 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 Rombo District OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Rombo District: 3 attractions; 2 volcanos; 1 cave; 1 national park. - Kilimanjaro National Park · national park - Lauwo Waterfall · attraction - Ungwasi bridge · attraction - Zebra Rocks · attraction - Hans Meyer Cave · cave - Kibo · volcano - Mawenzi · volcano 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: Rombo 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) · Arusha60 km - Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai61 km ### Nearest railway station Moshi (Njoro), about 31 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:28). 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 Rombo District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Aleni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/aleni/) 43 2 8 [Holili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/holili/) 37 3 2 [Katangara Mrere](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/katangara-mrere/) 70 2 7 [Kelamfua Mokala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/kelamfua-mokala/) 50 3 11 [Keni Mengeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/keni-mengeni/) 38 4 8 [Kirongo Samanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/kirongo-samanga/) 44 3 14 [Kirwa Keni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/kirwa-keni/) 46 3 8 [Kisale Msaranga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/kisale-msaranga/) 22 3 8 [Kitirima Kingachi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/kitirima-kingachi/) 42 6 15 [Mahida](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mahida/) 21 2 6 [Makiidi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/makiidi/) 21 3 7 [Mamsera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mamsera/) 45 4 6 [Manda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/manda/) 4.7 3 5 [Marangu Kitowo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/marangu-kitowo/) 18 2 6 [Mengwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mengwe/) 4.1 2 4 [Motamburu Kitendeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/motamburu-kitendeni/) 478 2 3 [Mrao Keryo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/mrao-keryo/) 20 2 5 [Nanjara Reha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/nanjara-reha/) 133 7 16 [Ngoyoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/ngoyoni/) 33 2 5 [Olele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/olele/) 17 2 4 [Shimbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/shimbi/) 36 4 12 [Tarakea Motamburu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/tarakea-motamburu/) 128 3 10 [Ubetu Kahe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/ubetu-kahe/) 51 4 8 [Ushiri Ikuini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/ushiri-ikuini/) 70 3 6 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 Rombo District Open gazetteers list **74 villages, towns and localities** in Rombo District. The largest with a recorded population: Tarakea (18,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,505 m and 2,078 m above sea level (median 1,653 m). - Aleni Chini - Chala - Endoinet - Holili - Holili Mjini - Holili Vijijini - Ibukoni - Ikuini - Kahe - Katangara - Kelamfua - Keni Mashati - Keryo - Kibaoni - Kijiji cha Letto - Kikelelwa - Kilema - Kingachi - Kiraeni - Kirongo - Kirongo Chini - Kirwa - Kisale - Kitowo - Kiwanda - Kooti - Kwalakamu - Lesoroma - Machame Aleni - Mahango - Maharo - Mahorosha - Makiidi - Mamsera Chini - Mamsera Juu - Mamsera Kati - Manda Chini - Manda Juu - Mandara - Marangu - Mashima - Mashima River - Mbomai - Mengeni Chini - Mengeni Kitasha - Mengwe Chini - Mengwe Juu - Mfuruwashe - Mfuruwasheni - Mkuu - Mokala - Mrao - Mrere - Msangai - Msaranga - Msinga - Nalemoru - Nanjara - Nayeme - Ngareni - Ngaseni - Ngoyoni - Nguduni - Samanga - Shimbi Kati - Shimbi Mashami - Shimbi Mashariki - Shimbi Masho - Tarakea - Ubaa - Ubetu - Urauri - Ushiri - mengwe 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 Rombo District Named natural and historic features inside Rombo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Kifinuka River - Motale - Romanyo River - Shia River - Washi ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains; 2 hills; 1 peak. - Kilimanjaro · 5,865 m - Uhuru · 5,741 m - Mawensi · 5,044 m - Njara · 1,712 m - Kasese · 1,698 m ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Kilimanjaro 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 Rombo District and the best time to visit In Rombo District, the warmest month is Mar (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 939 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (151 mm) and the driest Jul (17 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to March and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 18 75 Feb 19 68 Mar 19 100 Apr 18 151 May 17 108 Jun 16 28 Jul 15 17 Aug 16 19 Sep 17 22 Oct 18 78 Nov 18 142 Dec 18 131 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rombo District Places mapped inside Rombo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals7 - Hotels3 - Schools172 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants1 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 Rombo District?In Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Rombo District?284,110 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Rombo District?About 20 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Rombo District?About 193 people per km² - What borders Rombo District?Hai District, Longido District, Moshi District and Siha District - What is there to see in Rombo District?Hans Meyer Cave, Kibo, Kilimanjaro National Park, Lauwo Waterfall - What time zone is Rombo District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Rombo District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Rombo District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Rombo District?74 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Rombo District?Settlements lie between 1,505 m and 2,078 m - What is the highest point in Rombo District?Kilimanjaro (5,865 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Rombo District?January to March and May to October - How many hospitals are in Rombo District?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Rombo District?TZ0301 (OCHA common operational dataset)