District · Kilimanjaro Region
# Same District

Same District is a district of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro Region. It had an estimated 336,637 people in 2020 on 6,226 km² (about 54 per km²). It is divided into 31 wards. 136 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 284 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 336,637 people (2020)
- 6,226 km²
- 31 wards
- 284 mapped services

## How many people live in Same District?

Same District had an estimated 336,637 people in 2020 — 17.3% of Kilimanjaro Region, 69th of 168 districts. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kilimanjaro Region figure of 1,025). Spread over 6,226 km², that is about 54 people per km², 116th of 168 districts.

41.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 21 across Kilimanjaro Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people.
- 0–4 43,011
- 5–9 46,232
- 10–14 48,682
- 15–19 39,477
- 20–24 25,317
- 25–29 20,099
- 30–34 19,252
- 35–39 18,070
- 40–44 17,255
- 45–49 14,310
- 50–54 11,229
- 55–59 9,666
- 60–64 7,529
- 65–69 6,244
- 70–74 4,459
- 75–79 3,286
- 80+ 2,519

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Same District?

Same District lies in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other districts: Korogwe District, Lushoto District, Mwanga District and Simanjiro District. By area it is the 47th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 47.2% of Kilimanjaro Region. The centre of Same District is about 326 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 115 km from Moshi, the main town of Kilimanjaro Region. The centre point is at 4.2044° S, 37.9200° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Same District

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Same District: 2 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 nature reserve; 1 zoo.
- Chome Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Dindira Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Picnic area · viewpoint
- Mkomazi Black Rhino Tourism Sanctuary · attraction
- Nyumba ya Mungu Janction · attraction
- African Wild Dog Sanctuary · zoo

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Same District
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha 128 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 161 km

### Nearest railway station

Makanya (Makanya), about 20 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:24).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Same District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bendera | 119 | 4 | 5 |
| Bombo | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Bwambo | 53 | 4 | 10 |
| Chome | 74 | 7 | 7 |
| Hedaru | 167 | 4 | 18 |
| Kalemawe | 348 | 3 | 6 |
| Kihurio | 36 | 6 | 6 |
| Kirangare | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Kisima | 20 | 4 | 36 |
| Kisiwani | 1,540 | 5 | 8 |
| Lugulu | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Mabilioni | 314 | 7 | 6 |
| Makanya | 444 | 7 | 13 |
| Maore | 350 | 4 | 9 |
| Mhezi | 23 | 2 | 6 |
| Mpinji | 37 | 2 | 7 |
| Mshewa | 35 | 6 | 8 |
| Msindo | 60 | 3 | 6 |
| Mtii | 21 | 4 | 7 |
| Mwembe | 335 | 6 | 8 |
| Myamba | 54 | 5 | 9 |
| Ndungu | 38 | 2 | 9 |
| Njoro | 81 | 2 | 5 |
| Ruvu | 1,041 | 11 | 10 |
| Same | 36 | 7 | 18 |
| Stesheni | 178 | 4 | 9 |
| Suji | 60 | 3 | 10 |
| Vudee | 42 | 4 | 7 |
| Vuje | 33 | 3 | 10 |
| Vumari | 470 | 6 | 7 |
| Vunta | 131 | 6 | 8 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Same District

Open gazetteers list 136 villages, towns and localities in Same District. The largest with a recorded population: Same (34,322), Hedaru (21,000), Ndungu (14,545), Makanya (9,505), Mwembe (9,032) and Kihurio (8,377). Settlements here lie between about 468 m and 1,829 m above sea level (median 681 m).
- Bagamoyo
- Bangalala
- Bendela
- Bendera
- Bombo
- Bumbuli
- Bwambo
- Chajo
- Chanika
- Chekereni
- Chome
- Duma
- Estate
- Ferefere
- Gama
- Gava
- Gavao
- Gavao Saweni
- Goha
- Goma
- Gonja
- Gonjanza
- Gundusine
- Gwang'A
- Hedaru
- Hegoma
- Idaru
- Iginyu
- Ishinde
- Ivuga
- Kadando
- Kalemawe
- Kambeni
- Kankokoro
- Kanza
- Karamba
- Kasapo
- Katunene
- Kavambughu
- Kidunda
- Kihurio
- Kilongwe
- Kirangare
- Kirole
- Kisesa
- Kisima
- Kisiwani
- Kitamuri
- Kitubwa
- Kiwanja
- Kizungo
- Kwizu
- Lushoto
- Mabambara
- Mabilioni
- Mafingiro
- Mahuu
- Majengo
- Majevu
- Makanya
- Makasa
- Makokane
- Malindi
- Mang'A
- Manka
- Maore
- Marieni
- Marindi
- Marwa
- Masabdare
- Masandare
- Masimani
- Mbaga-Manka
- Mbakweni
- Mbuyuni
- Menamo
- Mgandu
- Mgwasi
- Mhero
- Minyala
- Misufini
- Mjema
- Mkanyeni
- Mkonga Ijinyu
- Mkuyuni
- Mpepera
- Mpirani
- Mshewa
- Mteke
- Mtii
- Mtwana
- Mughunga
- Muheza
- Munze
- Mvaa, Bombo
- Mvango
- Mvungwe
- Mvure Kongei
- Mwala
- Mwembe
- Mweteni
- Myambo
- Myombo
- Nasulo
- Naururu
- Ndolwa
- Ndungu
- Nduru
- Njagu
- Njoo
- Ntenga, Vuje
- Papa
- Ruvu Darajani
- Ruvu Jiungeni
- Ruvu Mferejini
- Ruvu Muungano
- Sabasaba
- Same
- Saweni village
- Sokoni
- Stesheni
- Suji
- Tae
- Tiriti
- Tonto
- Ujamaa
- Upuni
- Uzambara
- Vudee
- Vugamwa
- Vugwama
- Vuje
- Vumari
- Vumba, Mtii
- Vunta
- Zange

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Same District

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Engare Ssara
- Kambaga River
- Kisiwani River
- Lake Kihurio
- Vudce River

### Hills and mountains

46 hills; 2 mountains; 1 valley.
- Shengena · 2,386 m
- Mjwini · 2,089 m
- Hemwera · 2,049 m
- Mkaro · 1,898 m
- Vunta · 1,854 m
- Henkambu · 1,838 m
- Chinjagaa · 1,812 m
- Kwa Mswego · 1,721 m
- Chambogha · 1,708 m
- Hefungu · 1,611 m
- Gonja Ndogo · 1,523 m
- Gundu · 1,516 m
- Mwala · 1,504 m
- Kirangi · 1,491 m
- Umari · 1,419 m
- Kinondo · 1,375 m
- Chome · 1,364 m
- Taroti · 1,348 m
- Shurlul · 1,277 m
- Kejanja · 1,235 m
- Kolosoya · 1,232 m
- Magunda · 1,223 m
- Lasiti · 1,147 m
- Hafino · 1,120 m

…and 25 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve; 1 wildlife reserve.
- Chome Forest Reserve
- Mkomazi Game Reserve

### Getting around

3 airfields.
- Hafab
- Kifukua
- Kisima Camp

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Same District and the best time to visit

In Same District, the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 697 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (106 mm) and the driest Aug (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 44 |
| Feb | 26 | 33 |
| Mar | 26 | 73 |
| Apr | 24 | 102 |
| May | 23 | 88 |
| Jun | 22 | 27 |
| Jul | 21 | 20 |
| Aug | 22 | 18 |
| Sep | 23 | 25 |
| Oct | 24 | 71 |
| Nov | 24 | 106 |
| Dec | 25 | 92 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Same District

Places mapped inside Same District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 5
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 10
- Hotels 31
- Schools 222
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 5
- Police stations 6

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Same District? In Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Same District? 336,637 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Same District? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Same District? About 54 people per km²
- What borders Same District? Korogwe District, Lushoto District, Mwanga District and Simanjiro District
- What is there to see in Same District? African Wild Dog Sanctuary, Chome Forest Reserve, Dindira Viewpoint, Mkomazi Black Rhino Tourism Sanctuary
- What time zone is Same District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Same District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Same District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Same District? 136 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Same District? Settlements lie between 468 m and 1,829 m
- What is the highest point in Same District? Shengena (2,386 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Same District? January to December
- How many hospitals are in Same District? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Same District? 5 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Same District? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Same District? 10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Same District? TZ0303 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 6,226.2 km²
- P-code: TZ0303
- Region: Kilimanjaro Region

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/same/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.