# Siha District, Kilimanjaro Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ District · Kilimanjaro Region # Siha District Siha District is a district of Tanzania in Kilimanjaro Region. It had an estimated **148,239 people** in 2020 on 1,218 km² (about 122 per km²). It is divided into 12 wards. 51 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 86 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 148,239people (2020) - 1,218km² - 12wards - 86mapped services ## How many people live in Siha District? Siha District had an estimated **148,239 people** in 2020 — 7.6% of Kilimanjaro Region, 141st of 168 districts. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kilimanjaro Region figure of 1,025). Spread over 1,218 km², that is about **122 people per km²**, 73rd of 168 districts. 40.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% 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 82 children and older people. 0–4 ****20,524** 5–9 ****19,938** 10–14 ****19,744** 15–19 ****16,509** 20–24 ****11,639** 25–29 ****9,409** 30–34 ****9,140** 35–39 ****8,845** 40–44 ****7,781** 45–49 ****6,246** 50–54 ****4,718** 55–59 ****3,956** 60–64 ****3,265** 65–69 ****2,519** 70–74 ****1,786** 75–79 ****1,199** 80+ ****1,021** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Siha District? Siha 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/), [Meru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/meru/) and [Rombo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/rombo/). By area it is the 125th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 9.2% of [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/). The centre of Siha District is about 370 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 42 km from Moshi, the main town of Kilimanjaro Region. The centre point is at 3.1083° S, 37.0455° 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 Siha District OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Siha District: 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 attraction. - Enduimet Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve - Ndarakwai Ranch · nature reserve - Panorama Tower · viewpoint - Kilimanjaro Starting Point · 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: Siha 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) · Arusha36 km - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha54 km ### Nearest railway station Kikuletwa (Kia), about 31 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 18:30). 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 Siha District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Biriri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/biriri/) 39 2 7 [Gararagua](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/gararagua/) 123 3 8 [Ivaeny](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ivaeny/) 26 7 8 [Karansi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/karansi/) 59 3 6 [Kashisha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/kashisha/) 28 4 9 [Livishi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/livishi/) 56 5 5 [Makiwaru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/makiwaru/) 38 5 4 [Nasai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/nasai/) 11 4 5 [Ndumeti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ndumeti/) 560 6 10 [Ngarenairobi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/ngarenairobi/) 173 2 5 [Olkolili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/olkolili/) 85 8 10 [Sanya Juu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/siha/sanya-juu/) 21 2 9 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 Siha District Open gazetteers list **51 villages, towns and localities** in Siha District. Settlements here lie between about 1,135 m and 1,759 m above sea level (median 1,324 m). - Donyo, Olkolili - Donyomuruak, Olkolili - Embokoi, Olkolili - Embukoi, Olkolili - Engare Nairobi - Kandashi, Karansi - Karansi - Kashashi, Kashashi - Kibongoto - Kilimahewa - Kishisha, Naeny - Kiyengia - Koboko Kaskaz, Nasai - Koboko Kusini, Nasai - Lawate - Lawate, Naeny - Lekrimuni, Karansi - Mae, Naeny - Magadini - Majengo - Majengo, Sanya Juu - Makiwaru - Manio - Matadi - Mawasiliano - Mese, Livishi - Mitimirefu, Ndumeti - Mowonjamu, Livishi - Munge, Olkolili - Naibilie - Namwai - Naweru - Ndarara, Makiwaru - Ngarenairobi - Ngaritati, Makiwaru - Ngarony, Livishi - Ngirinyi, Livishi - Ngumbaru - Nrao Kisangar, Nasai - Nsherehehe, Livishi - Ol Molog - Olkolili, Olkolili - Ormelili, Olkolili - Samaki Maini, Livishi - Sanya Juu - Siha, Naeny - Sinay, Olkolili - Tindigani - Tingatinga - Wandry, Naeny - Wiri, Garararua 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 Siha District Named natural and historic features inside Siha District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams. - Engare Nairobi South - Engare Rongai - Fuga River - Geragua River - Kasisa River - Kinanura - Lima - Mbiriri - Ndishi - Ngaserai ### Hills and mountains 5 hills; 3 peaks. - Klute Peak · 3,920 m - Shira · 3,641 m - Lalgarjen · 1,929 m - Lerongo · 1,502 m - Lowiri Lomunja · 1,391 m - Kifufu · 1,383 m - Loawelogan · 1,280 m - Ol Donyo Muruok · 1,130 m ### Getting around 2 airfields. - Mountain Side - West Kilimanjaro Landing Ground 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 Siha District and the best time to visit In Siha 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 Siha District Places mapped inside Siha District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Hotels3 - Schools77 - Restaurants3 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 Siha District?In Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Siha District?148,239 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Siha District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Siha District?About 122 people per km² - What borders Siha District?Hai District, Longido District, Meru District and Rombo District - What is there to see in Siha District?Enduimet Wildlife Management Area, Kilimanjaro Starting Point, Ndarakwai Ranch, Panorama Tower - What time zone is Siha District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Siha District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Siha District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Siha District?51 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Siha District?Settlements lie between 1,135 m and 1,759 m - What is the highest point in Siha District?Klute Peak (3,920 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Siha District?January to February and June to September - How many hospitals are in Siha District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Siha District?TZ0307 (OCHA common operational dataset)