District · Kusini Pemba Region
# Mkoani District

Mkoani District is a district of Tanzania in Kusini Pemba Region. It had an estimated 107,558 people in 2020 on 256 km² (about 420 per km²). It is divided into 33 wards. 211 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 59 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 107,558 people (2020)
- 256 km²
- 33 wards
- 59 mapped services

## How many people live in Mkoani District?

Mkoani District had an estimated 107,558 people in 2020 — 48.0% of Kusini Pemba Region, 159th of 168 districts. There are 1,019 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kusini Pemba Region figure of 1,034). Spread over 256 km², that is about 420 people per km², 26th of 168 districts.

47.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Kusini Pemba Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 102 children and older people.
- 0–4 18,406
- 5–9 16,920
- 10–14 15,671
- 15–19 13,115
- 20–24 8,341
- 25–29 6,205
- 30–34 4,914
- 35–39 4,821
- 40–44 4,528
- 45–49 3,995
- 50–54 3,266
- 55–59 2,210
- 60–64 1,980
- 65–69 1,282
- 70–74 1,057
- 75–79 461
- 80+ 386

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

## Where is Mkoani District?

Mkoani District lies in Kusini Pemba Region, Tanzania. It borders 1 other district: Chake Chake District. By area it is the 154th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 53.9% of Kusini Pemba Region. The centre of Mkoani District is about 450 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 15 km from Chake Chake, the main town of Kusini Pemba Region. The centre point is at 5.3688° S, 39.7218° E.

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

## Know before you go: Mkoani 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
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 78 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 110 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:15).

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 Mkoani District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Chambani | 22 | 8 | 1 |
| Changaweni | 10 | 25 | 1 |
| Chokocho | 7.7 | 9 | 2 |
| Chumbageni | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| Jombwe | 4.4 | 4 | 1 |
| Kangani | 6.9 | 17 | 1 |
| Kendwa | 11 | 21 | 3 |
| Kengeja | 8.5 | 15 | 2 |
| Kisiwa Panza | 21 | 6 | 1 |
| Kiwani | 9.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Kuukuu | 4.2 | 5 | 1 |
| Makombeni | 3.3 | 0 | 1 |
| Makoongwe | 3.1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mbuguani | 6.5 | 6 | 1 |
| Mbuyuni | 1.0 | 4 | 5 |
| Mgagadu | 9.3 | 7 | 2 |
| Michenzani | 3.7 | 2 | 2 |
| Minazini | 8.5 | 21 | 1 |
| Mizingani | 6.6 | 8 | 1 |
| Mjimbini | 8.6 | 5 | 1 |
| Mkanyageni | 8.4 | 13 | 2 |
| Mkungu | 7.3 | 12 | 1 |
| Mtambile | 8.9 | 10 | 2 |
| Mtangani | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Muambe | 6.2 | 1 | 3 |
| Ng'ombeni | 1.9 | 3 | 3 |
| Ngwachani | 7.3 | 7 | 1 |
| Shamiani | 4.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Shidi | 3.6 | 2 | 1 |
| Stahabu | 3.2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ukutini | 7.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Uweleni | 1.7 | 0 | 5 |
| Wambaa | 11 | 4 | 5 |

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 Mkoani District

Open gazetteers list 211 villages, towns and localities in Mkoani District. The largest with a recorded population: Mkoani (23,719), Mtambile (6,797) and Uwelini (2,472). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 67 m above sea level (median 20 m).
- Amani
- Bagamoyo
- Bandani
- Bevohoye
- Bogoa
- Chabure
- Changani
- Changaweni
- Changowi
- Chanjani
- Chikaraku
- Chokocho
- Cholcocho
- Chole
- Chuini
- Chunguziko
- Chwale
- Combeni
- Fueni
- Fufuni
- Fumbani
- Gailamtungi
- Giriama
- Gombani
- Gongomali
- Govazani
- Hawana
- Jaani
- Jafarini
- Jambangome
- Janza
- Jeni
- Jinga
- Jomvu
- Jondeni
- Juamoja
- Jundamiti
- Junga
- Jungaani
- Jungani
- Kaani
- Kadificheni
- Kangani
- Kaole
- Katomeni
- Kazimbani
- Kengeja
- Kiaigoni
- Kichaka
- Kichange
- Kichenge
- Kichokoni
- Kidunguli
- Kidutani
- Kifung’we
- Kigongo
- Kigongoni
- Kiguweni
- Kihanunini
- Kihogoni
- Kijiweni
- Kijogooni
- Kikokoni
- Kilimani
- Kilimeza
- Kilimni
- Kimbini
- Kimbuni
- Kimia
- Kinazini
- Kindani
- Kipigini
- Kiriluni
- Kisiwani
- Kitunduini
- Kitwea
- Kivomoni
- Kivoruga
- Kivumoni
- Kiwambar
- Kiwan
- Kiwani
- Kizungu
- Kombeni
- Kongo
- Kukuu
- Kungoni
- Kuyuni
- Kwezani
- Kwoguni
- Limani
- Mabwen
- Magombani
- Mahyaga
- Makomingoni
- Mambani
- Mambsasa
- Matele
- Matumbirini
- Maunguni
- Mawani
- Mbiji
- Mchakweni
- Mchangani
- Mchicheni
- Menonji
- Meongu
- Meza
- Mgimbini
- Mgini
- Miburani
- Michenzani
- Mikaratieni
- Mikindani
- Mikinduni
- Minazini
- Mipoponi
- Misufini
- Mitatuni
- Mitundavumoni
- Mjananza
- Mkanyageni
- Mkoani
- Mkoani Town
- Mkokotoni
- Mkumbe
- Mkungu
- Mkwajuni
- Mlolo
- Mobwani
- Mowongoni
- Mperani
- Msalani
- Msambe
- Mtaju
- Mtakakaa
- Mtakuja
- Mtambile
- Mtandashi
- Mtangani
- Mtemani
- Mtomkuu
- Mtondoni
- Mtoni
- Mtungu
- Mugo
- Mwambani
- Mwambe
- Mwambeni
- Myunji
- Mzizima
- Nanguji
- Nazua
- Ndambani
- Ngambwa
- Ngezi
- Ngojanpewe
- Ngomani
- Ngulu
- Ngwachani
- Njoni
- Nzishiwe
- Oka
- Pamgogo
- Pang’ombe
- Pembeni
- Perani
- Pitautumwe
- Pungua
- Sanani
- Sebushari
- Shamiani
- Shangafu
- Shidi
- Shitwi
- Shukeni
- Sinuzi
- Sipwese
- Sisimizini
- Sitahabu
- Sitarehe
- Takao
- Tamleni
- Tanga
- Tangani
- Tasini
- Temi
- Tiron
- Tomondwe
- Tondo
- Tondooni
- Tongoni
- Topeni
- Tovukuu
- Tuli
- Tumbini
- Udungungkitu
- Ukutini
- Ulenge
- Utaani
- Uwelini
- Vizuke
- Vulehi
- Vumawimbi
- Waleni
- Wambaa
- Wani
- Weleni
- Zawardini
- Zimtini
- Zuiani

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mkoani District

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Jambangeme River

### Coast and islands

5 islands; 4 headlands.
- Kiweni
- Matumbe Makupa
- Matumbini
- Panza Island
- Ras Bandao
- Ras Chokocho
- Ras Kidutani
- Ras Upembe
- Yombi Island

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.
- Siniongoni · 67 m
- Kigope · 46 m
- Kijungu · 26 m
- Mizi Miombe · 23 m

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.
- Matumbe Makupa Lighthouse

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 Mkoani District and the best time to visit

In Mkoani District, the warmest month is Mar (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 947 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (242 mm) and the driest Aug (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January and June to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 28 | 46 |
| Feb | 28 | 37 |
| Mar | 29 | 103 |
| Apr | 28 | 242 |
| May | 28 | 206 |
| Jun | 26 | 34 |
| Jul | 25 | 15 |
| Aug | 25 | 14 |
| Sep | 25 | 20 |
| Oct | 26 | 62 |
| Nov | 27 | 89 |
| Dec | 28 | 78 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mkoani District

Places mapped inside Mkoani District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 8
- Hotels 9
- Schools 40
- Pharmacies 2

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 Mkoani District? In Kusini Pemba Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Mkoani District? 107,558 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mkoani District? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mkoani District? About 420 people per km²
- What borders Mkoani District? Chake Chake District
- What time zone is Mkoani District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mkoani District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mkoani District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mkoani District? 211 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mkoani District? Settlements lie between 0 m and 67 m
- What is the highest point in Mkoani District? Siniongoni (67 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mkoani District? January and June to November
- How many hospitals are in Mkoani District? 8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mkoani District? TZ5502 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 256.3 km²
- P-code: TZ5502
- Region: Kusini Pemba Region

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