# Manyara Region, Tanzania – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/

Region · Tanzania 

# Manyara Region

Manyara Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated **1,928,259 people** in 2020 on 46,496 km² (about 41 per km²). Its main town is Babati. It is divided into 6 districts. 466 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 870 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,928,259people (2020)
- 46,496km²
- 6districts
- 870mapped services

## How many people live in Manyara Region?

Manyara Region had an estimated **1,928,259 people** in 2020 — 3.3% of Tanzania, 14th of 31 regions. There are 942 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 46,496 km², that is about **41 people per km²**, 23rd of 31 regions.

46.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 96 children and older people.

0–4 ****332,789**

5–9 ****298,623**

10–14 ****258,956**

15–19 ****206,126**

20–24 ****165,044**

25–29 ****130,301**

30–34 ****115,749**

35–39 ****100,224**

40–44 ****89,313**

45–49 ****67,687**

50–54 ****45,374**

55–59 ****33,987**

60–64 ****27,515**

65–69 ****20,572**

70–74 ****15,755**

75–79 ****9,563**

80+ ****10,681**

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

## Where is Manyara Region?

Manyara Region lies in [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other regions: [Arusha Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/), [Dodoma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/), [Kilimanjaro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/), [Morogoro Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/), [Singida Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/) and [Tanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/). By area it is the 7th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 5.3% of [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). The centre of Manyara Region is about 226 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 4.6993° S, 37.1437° 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 Manyara Region

OpenStreetMap lists 20 named sights in Manyara Region: 9 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 3 museums; 1 archaeological site; 1 viewpoint; 1 volcano.

- Maasai village · museum
- Maasai village · museum
- Maasai village · museum
- Luxmanda archaeological site · archaeological site
- Burunge Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve
- Makame Community Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve
- Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Tarangire National Park · nature reserve
- Tarangire National Park · nature reserve
- Singida road · viewpoint
- Lake Manyara National Park South Gate · attraction
- Masquaroda · attraction
- Mt Kwaraa · attraction
- Musa Mpoto Home · attraction
- Poachers' Baobab Hide · attraction
- Royal Beach · attraction
- Sehemu ya mapumziko ya kiboko(hippos rest place) · attraction
- path continues · attraction
- waterfalls · attraction
- Mt Hanang · volcano

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: Manyara Region

- 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) · Arusha142 km
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha159 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:26).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:29 18:50 12.4 h 

Feb 06:37 18:53 12.3 h 

Mar 06:36 18:45 12.1 h 

Apr 06:31 18:31 12.0 h 

May 06:30 18:24 11.9 h 

Jun 06:35 18:26 11.9 h 

Jul 06:41 18:33 11.9 h 

Aug 06:37 18:34 12.0 h 

Sep 06:24 18:29 12.1 h 

Oct 06:10 18:23 12.2 h 

Nov 06:06 18:26 12.3 h 

Dec 06:14 18:38 12.4 h 

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.

## Districts of Manyara Region

District People per km² Area km² Wards Services 

[Babati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/) 435,066 78 5,575 21 195 

[Mbulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/mbulu/) 424,795 112 3,803 32 174 

[Kiteto District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/kiteto/) 375,056 29 13,144 19 99 

[Hanang District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/) 365,468 99 3,678 25 164 

[Simanjiro District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/) 224,085 11 19,836 17 95 

[Babati Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati-urban/) 103,789 220 471 8 143 

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

## Largest towns in Manyara Region

- Babati67,445
- Merelani50,000
- Mbulu45,384
- Magugu26,131
- Katesh21,462
- Basotu20,937
- Dareda19,876
- Bashanet19,087
- Dongobesh18,864
- Nangwa18,595
- Galappo18,528
- Endasak14,576
- Naberera13,499
- Kibaya5,028

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Manyara Region

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

### Water

62 rivers and streams; 9 lakes; 9 dams.

- Araya
- Baghara
- Big Eir
- Binotu
- Bissianda
- Damarirder
- Danged
- Dawarra
- Dirim
- Dongobesh
- Dugurajk
- Dumdida
- Enda-dubu
- Endabec Ayat
- Endagak
- Endagulda
- Endalui
- Endamanang
- Endamasakt
- Endamtke
- Endanachan
- Endanahai
- Endasareda
- Engare Olmotoni

…and 56 more.

### Hills and mountains

77 hills; 7 mountains; 1 valley.

- Hanang · 3,389 m
- Leya · 2,362 m
- Gidahaida · 2,252 m
- Kwaraha Mountain · 2,248 m
- Giyeda Mara · 2,134 m
- Harasha · 2,037 m
- Mara · 2,023 m
- Dara · 2,013 m
- Hassama · 1,981 m
- Sambanika · 1,959 m
- Siana · 1,927 m
- Machingiri · 1,923 m
- Dumanang · 1,911 m
- Mayawa · 1,863 m
- Samuda · 1,844 m
- Sonari · 1,766 m
- Kijega Hill · 1,759 m
- Gedabosh Mountain · 1,727 m
- Pasadongu · 1,719 m
- Longai · 1,707 m
- Gijedamohok Hill · 1,701 m
- Ipiri · 1,695 m
- Kinoi · 1,689 m
- Matanganaimo · 1,686 m

…and 61 more.

### Forests and nature

6 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Bereku Forest Reserve
- Hanang Forest Reserve
- Hassama Forest Reserve
- Njoge Forest Reserve
- Nou Forest Reserve
- Sanya Plains Game Reserve
- Tarangire National Park
- Ufiome Forest Reserve

### Getting around

6 airfields.

- Gorimba
- Hydom
- Lolmorijoi
- Mbuguni
- Naibormut
- Oltipesi

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 Manyara Region and the best time to visit

In Manyara Region, the warmest month is Feb (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 670 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (107 mm) and the driest Jul (6 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 23 91 

Feb 23 64 

Mar 23 100 

Apr 22 107 

May 21 57 

Jun 20 10 

Jul 19 6 

Aug 20 9 

Sep 21 12 

Oct 22 44 

Nov 23 76 

Dec 23 95 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Manyara Region

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

- Hospitals14
- Banks11
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels76
- Schools723
- Colleges and universities1
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants21
- Police stations3

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 Manyara Region?In Tanzania
- What is the population of Manyara Region?1,928,259 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Manyara Region?About 17 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Manyara Region?About 41 people per km²
- What borders Manyara Region?Arusha Region, Dodoma Region, Kilimanjaro Region, Morogoro Region, Singida Region and Tanga Region
- What is there to see in Manyara Region?Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Lake Manyara National Park South Gate, Luxmanda archaeological site, Maasai village
- What time zone is Manyara Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Manyara Region?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Manyara Region?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Manyara Region?Babati
- What is the highest point in Manyara Region?Hanang (3,389 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Manyara Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Manyara Region?14 mapped
- How many banks are in Manyara Region?11 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Manyara Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Manyara Region?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Manyara Region?TZ21 (OCHA common operational dataset)