Region · Tanzania
# Lindi Region

Lindi Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated 999,640 people in 2020 on 64,913 km² (about 15 per km²). Its main town is Lindi. It is divided into 6 districts. 589 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 719 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 999,640 people (2020)
- 64,913 km²
- 6 districts
- 719 mapped services

## How many people live in Lindi Region?

Lindi Region had an estimated 999,640 people in 2020 — 1.7% of Tanzania, 24th of 31 regions. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 64,913 km², that is about 15 people per km², the least densely populated of 31 regions.

38.5% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.
- 0–4 126,965
- 5–9 132,034
- 10–14 125,722
- 15–19 93,291
- 20–24 76,575
- 25–29 71,610
- 30–34 69,420
- 35–39 63,883
- 40–44 53,736
- 45–49 50,305
- 50–54 32,385
- 55–59 26,737
- 60–64 24,764
- 65–69 20,776
- 70–74 14,787
- 75–79 9,797
- 80+ 6,853

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

## Where is Lindi Region?

Lindi Region lies in Tanzania. It borders 4 other regions: Morogoro Region, Mtwara Region, Pwani Region and Ruvuma Region. By area it is the 3rd largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 7.3% of Tanzania. The centre of Lindi Region is about 463 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 9.3345° S, 38.4760° 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 Lindi Region

OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Lindi Region: 5 attractions; 3 ruins; 2 beachs; 2 archaeological sites; 1 cave; 1 castle or fort; 1 nature reserve.
- Husuni Kubwa · archaeological site
- Tendaguru · archaeological site
- Gereza (Portuguese and later Omani fort, 16th-18th century) · castle or fort
- Selous Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Masoko Pwani · beach
- Mooring points for boats to Palace · beach
- District Commissioner · attraction
- Post Office · attraction
- Salt fields · attraction
- Start at gate · attraction
- Tourist Information · attraction
- Nang'oma Cave · cave
- Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani · ruins
- Ruins of Songo Mnara · ruins
- Ruins of the Palace of Kilwa Sultanate · ruins

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: Lindi Region
- 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
- Mafia Airport (MFA) · Kilindoni 205 km
- Mtwara Airport (MYW) · Mtwara 218 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 18:13).
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
| Jan | 06:16 | 18:53 | 12.6 h |
| Feb | 06:28 | 18:52 | 12.4 h |
| Mar | 06:30 | 18:40 | 12.2 h |
| Apr | 06:29 | 18:23 | 11.9 h |
| May | 06:31 | 18:12 | 11.7 h |
| Jun | 06:38 | 18:13 | 11.6 h |
| Jul | 06:43 | 18:20 | 11.6 h |
| Aug | 06:37 | 18:24 | 11.8 h |
| Sep | 06:20 | 18:22 | 12.0 h |
| Oct | 06:02 | 18:20 | 12.3 h |
| Nov | 05:54 | 18:26 | 12.5 h |
| Dec | 06:01 | 18:41 | 12.7 h |

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.

## Districts of Lindi Region
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Wards | Services |
| Kilwa District | 217,978 | 15 | 15,011 | 21 | 160 |
| Nachingwea District | 199,020 | 33 | 5,978 | 26 | 141 |
| Lindi District | 189,871 | 32 | 5,978 | 30 | 145 |
| Ruangwa District | 143,857 | 57 | 2,517 | 21 | 107 |
| Lindi Urban District | 137,397 | 129 | 1,064 | 18 | 88 |
| Liwale District | 111,517 | 3.2 | 34,351 | 20 | 78 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Largest towns in Lindi Region
- Lindi 95,096
- Liwale 25,000
- Kilwa Masoko 21,519
- Nachingwea 21,000
- Ruangwa 20,000
- Nanganga 17,468
- Nyangao 16,343
- Mtama 11,928
- Mbekenyera 11,794
- Mingoyo 10,480

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

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Lindi Region

Named natural and historic features inside Lindi Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

128 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.
- Angai
- Barikiwa River
- Boles
- Boles River
- Chinguaduli
- Kiberu River
- Kiboko River
- Kibubu
- Kichonda River
- Kigugu River
- Kihatu River
- Kihue River
- Kikandi
- Kimambi
- Kiperere River
- Kipule River
- Kirongo River
- Kitandawala River
- Kitapibi
- Kitopa
- Kiweya River
- Lake Lutamba
- Lake Maliwe
- Lake Mkoe

…and 107 more.

### Coast and islands

20 headlands; 5 islands; 2 bays.
- Castle Islet
- Grant Point
- Kilwa Kisiwani Island
- Mangrove Point
- Nondo Bay
- Ras Bobare
- Ras Kedududu
- Ras Kipakoni
- Ras Kipondo
- Ras Kivurugu
- Ras Mashindo
- Ras Mawedi
- Ras Mbanura
- Ras Mikumbi
- Ras Miramba
- Ras Myangi
- Ras Mzinga
- Ras Nambira
- Ras Rocumbi
- Ras Ruvura
- Ras Samanga Fungu
- Ras Shuka
- Ras Tikwiri
- Ruvu Bay

…and 3 more.

### Hills and mountains

26 hills.
- Mbinga · 553 m
- Lukundi Hill · 542 m
- Ilula · 509 m
- Lihai · 509 m
- Ita · 507 m
- Maunda · 498 m
- Rupota · 493 m
- Kongowele · 488 m
- Runyu · 484 m
- Mjani · 479 m
- Kiturika · 477 m
- Mkuruka · 456 m
- Napata · 442 m
- Ndungu · 424 m
- Njaa · 407 m
- Nhoka · 387 m
- Chiwale Hill · 386 m
- Chiumbati · 358 m
- Namawoya · 303 m
- Kitope · 201 m
- Ulala · 187 m
- Nanyundu · 143 m
- Singino Hill · 133 m
- Chmera · 110 m

…and 2 more.

### Forests and nature

20 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve.
- Chitoa Forest Reserve
- Kitope Hill Forest Reserve
- Lionja Forest Reserve
- Litipo Forest Reserve
- Liwengula Forest Reserve
- Lungonya Forest Reserve
- Malehi Forest Reserve
- Matapwa Forest Reserve
- Mitarure Forest Reserve
- Mitaurure Forest Reserve
- Mitundumbea Forest Reserve
- Ndimba Forest Reserve
- Ngarama Forest Reserve
- Ngarama South Forest Reserve
- Nyera-Kiperere Forest Reserve
- Pindiro Forest Reserve
- Rondo Forest Reserve
- Ruawa Forest Reserve
- Rungo Forest Reserve
- Selous Game Reserve
- Tong’omba Forest Reserve

### History

1 ruin.
- Sanje Majoma

### Getting around

6 airfields; 2 airports; 1 harbour; 1 lighthouse.
- East Lika
- Kikwetu
- Kilwa Masoko Airport
- Lindi Airport
- Lindi Harbour
- Liwale
- Madaba
- Nachingwea Airport
- Ras Shuka Lighthouse
- Songosongo

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 Lindi Region and the best time to visit

In Lindi Region, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (23 °C). About 1,309 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (250 mm) and the driest Jul (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 224 |
| Feb | 25 | 203 |
| Mar | 25 | 250 |
| Apr | 24 | 222 |
| May | 23 | 53 |
| Jun | 23 | 10 |
| Jul | 23 | 7 |
| Aug | 24 | 9 |
| Sep | 26 | 14 |
| Oct | 27 | 60 |
| Nov | 27 | 84 |
| Dec | 27 | 172 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lindi Region

Places mapped inside Lindi Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 28
- Banks 7
- Petrol pumps 12
- Hotels 36
- Schools 612
- Colleges and universities 6
- Pharmacies 5
- Restaurants 12
- Police stations 1

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 Lindi Region? In Tanzania
- What is the population of Lindi Region? 999,640 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lindi Region? About 21 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lindi Region? About 15 people per km²
- What borders Lindi Region? Morogoro Region, Mtwara Region, Pwani Region and Ruvuma Region
- What is there to see in Lindi Region? District Commissioner, Gereza (Portuguese and later Omani fort, 16th-18th century), Husuni Kubwa, Masoko Pwani
- What time zone is Lindi Region in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Lindi Region? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Lindi Region? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Lindi Region? Lindi
- What is the highest point in Lindi Region? Mbinga (553 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lindi Region? May to November
- How many hospitals are in Lindi Region? 28 mapped
- How many banks are in Lindi Region? 7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lindi Region? 12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lindi Region? TZ08 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Region
- Area: 64,913.0 km²
- P-code: TZ08
- Main town: Lindi

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