# Nachingwea District, Lindi Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/

District · Lindi Region 

# Nachingwea District

Nachingwea District is a district of Tanzania in Lindi Region. It had an estimated **199,020 people** in 2020 on 5,978 km² (about 33 per km²). It is divided into 26 wards. 103 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 141 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 199,020people (2020)
- 5,978km²
- 26wards
- 141mapped services

## How many people live in Nachingwea District?

Nachingwea District had an estimated **199,020 people** in 2020 — 19.9% of Lindi Region, 123rd of 168 districts. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (below the Lindi Region figure of 1,049). Spread over 5,978 km², that is about **33 people per km²**, 139th of 168 districts.

37.1% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Lindi Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people.

0–4 ****23,991**

5–9 ****25,085**

10–14 ****24,702**

15–19 ****18,469**

20–24 ****15,713**

25–29 ****14,721**

30–34 ****13,947**

35–39 ****13,440**

40–44 ****11,228**

45–49 ****10,436**

50–54 ****6,369**

55–59 ****5,666**

60–64 ****4,710**

65–69 ****4,104**

70–74 ****2,950**

75–79 ****2,073**

80+ ****1,416**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Nachingwea District?

Nachingwea District lies in [Lindi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Kilwa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/kilwa/), [Liwale District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/liwale/), [Masasi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/), [Nanyumbu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/), [Ruangwa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/ruangwa/) and [Tunduru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/tunduru/). By area it is the 49th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 9.2% of [Lindi Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/). The centre of Nachingwea District is about 551 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 141 km from Lindi, the main town of Lindi Region. The centre point is at 10.3273° S, 38.4680° 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).

## Know before you go: Nachingwea 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

- Mtwara Airport (MYW) · Mtwara187 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:11).

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 Nachingwea District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Chiola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/chiola/) 67 5 5 

[Kiegei](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/kiegei/) 666 8 2 

[Kilima Rondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/kilima-rondo/) 560 3 4 

[Kilimanihewa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/kilimanihewa/) 35 3 10 

[Kipara Mnero](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/kipara-mnero/) 112 3 4 

[Lionja](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/lionja/) 331 6 7 

[Marambo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/marambo/) 113 5 4 

[Matekwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/matekwe/) 480 2 4 

[Mbondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/mbondo/) 1,129 8 4 

[Minero Miembeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/minero-miembeni/) 180 8 8 

[Minerongongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/minerongongo/) 61 3 5 

[Mkoka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/mkoka/) 199 4 8 

[Mkotokuyana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/mkotokuyana/) 91 3 2 

[Mpiruka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/mpiruka/) 74 4 4 

[Mtua](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/mtua/) 716 6 5 

[Naipanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/naipanga/) 87 7 7 

[Naipingo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/naipingo/) 290 5 13 

[Namapwia](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/namapwia/) 226 4 3 

[Namatula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/namatula/) 27 2 3 

[Nambambo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/nambambo/) 6.8 1 11 

[Namikango](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/namikango/) 40 2 2 

[Nangowe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/nangowe/) 82 3 5 

[Nditi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/nditi/) 128 3 5 

[Ndomoni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/ndomoni/) 63 2 4 

[Ruponda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/ruponda/) 102 2 4 

[Stesheni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/stesheni/) 110 4 8 

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 Nachingwea District

Open gazetteers list **103 villages, towns and localities** in Nachingwea District. The largest with a recorded population: Nachingwea (21,000). Settlements here lie between about 228 m and 549 m above sea level (median 390 m).

- Abdulla
- Chemchem
- Chilalo
- Chimbendenga
- Chingunduli
- Chiola
- Chiumbati
- Chiumbati Miembeni
- Chiwindi
- Farm 8
- Ikungu
- Ilolo
- Kiegei A
- Kiegei B
- Kihatu
- Kihatu Juu
- Kihuwe
- Kilimanihewa
- Kilimarondo
- Kipara
- Kiparamnero
- Kongo
- Libea
- Ligwera
- Lihonja
- Likwela
- Lionja A
- Lipumbulu
- Lipuyu
- Litula
- Luagala
- Lumesule Juu
- Maili Sita
- Majonanga
- Makitikiti
- Manitambo
- Manuari
- Marambo
- Matekwe
- Maziwa
- Mbemba
- Mbondo
- Mbuti
- Mchangani
- Mchonda
- Mituguru
- Mitumbati
- Mkoka Chini
- Mkonjela
- Mkonjela Chini
- Mkotokuyana
- Mkumba
- Mnero
- Mnero Miembeni
- Mnerongongo
- Mpiruka
- Mpute
- Mtepeche
- Mtimbo
- Mtua
- Mtungunyu
- Muungano
- Mwandila
- Mwiki
- Nachihangi
- Nachingwea
- Naipanga
- Naipingo
- Nakaronji
- Nalengwe
- Namanga
- Namanja
- Namapwia
- Namatula
- Namatunu
- Namauni
- Nambalapala
- Nambungu
- Nambuti
- Nambwa
- Namikango
- Namkula
- Nammanga
- Nampemba
- Nang'Ondo
- Nangoi
- Nangunde
- Nanjihi
- Narungombe
- Ndanda
- Nditi
- Ndomoni
- Ngunichile
- Nkonjela
- Nkumba
- Noli
- Ntila
- Rahaleo
- Ruponda
- Rupota
- Rweje
- Songambele
- Stesheni

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 Nachingwea District

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

### Water

26 rivers and streams.

- Kigugu River
- Kihatu River
- Kihue River
- Kiperere River
- Libula River
- Lihonja River
- Lipuyu
- Lukowe River
- Mbondo River
- Merui River
- Mkwenya River
- Mnero River
- Mtua River
- Nakaronji River
- Namakonga River
- Namakungu
- Namatete
- Nambwa River
- Namitambo
- Nangano River
- Nangongora
- Nanyaga
- Nanyiki River
- Ngandi

…and 2 more.

### Hills and mountains

15 hills.

- Mbinga · 553 m
- Ilula · 509 m
- Lihai · 509 m
- Maunda · 498 m
- Rupota · 493 m
- Kongowele · 488 m
- Runyu · 484 m
- Mjani · 479 m
- Mkuruka · 456 m
- Napata · 442 m
- Ndungu · 424 m
- Njaa · 407 m
- Nhoka · 387 m
- Chiwale Hill · 386 m
- Chiumbati · 358 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Lionja Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Nachingwea Airport

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 Nachingwea District and the best time to visit

In Nachingwea District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,370 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (267 mm) and the driest Sep (10 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 25 267 

Feb 25 240 

Mar 25 248 

Apr 24 229 

May 23 48 

Jun 21 13 

Jul 21 11 

Aug 23 13 

Sep 25 10 

Oct 27 60 

Nov 28 60 

Dec 27 171 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nachingwea District

Places mapped inside Nachingwea District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals9
- Petrol pumps2
- Schools126
- Colleges and universities1
- 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 Nachingwea District?In Lindi Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Nachingwea District?199,020 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nachingwea District?About 22 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nachingwea District?About 33 people per km²
- What borders Nachingwea District?Kilwa District, Liwale District, Masasi District, Nanyumbu District, Ruangwa District and Tunduru District
- What time zone is Nachingwea District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Nachingwea District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Nachingwea District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nachingwea District?103 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nachingwea District?Settlements lie between 228 m and 549 m
- What is the highest point in Nachingwea District?Mbinga (553 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nachingwea District?May to November
- How many hospitals are in Nachingwea District?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nachingwea District?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nachingwea District?TZ0803 (OCHA common operational dataset)