# Babati District, Manyara Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/ District · Manyara Region # Babati District Babati District is a district of Tanzania in Manyara Region. It had an estimated **435,066 people** in 2020 on 5,575 km² (about 78 per km²). It is divided into 21 wards. 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 195 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 435,066people (2020) - 5,575km² - 21wards - 195mapped services ## How many people live in Babati District? Babati District had an estimated **435,066 people** in 2020 — 22.6% of Manyara Region, 32nd of 168 districts. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (below the Manyara Region figure of 942). Spread over 5,575 km², that is about **78 people per km²**, 98th of 168 districts. 45.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Manyara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people. 0–4 ****70,676** 5–9 ****65,495** 10–14 ****60,591** 15–19 ****46,333** 20–24 ****36,482** 25–29 ****27,949** 30–34 ****25,859** 35–39 ****22,690** 40–44 ****20,950** 45–49 ****16,508** 50–54 ****10,637** 55–59 ****8,402** 60–64 ****6,884** 65–69 ****5,590** 70–74 ****4,293** 75–79 ****2,788** 80+ ****2,939** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Babati District? Babati District lies in [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other districts: [Babati Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati-urban/), [Hanang District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/), [Karatu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/), [Kondoa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kondoa/), [Mbulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/mbulu/), [Monduli District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/monduli/) and [Simanjiro District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/). By area it is the 53rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 12.0% of [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/). The centre of Babati District is about 240 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 4.0232° S, 35.9106° 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 Babati District OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Babati District: 5 attractions; 3 museums; 3 nature reserves; 1 archaeological site. - Maasai village · museum - Maasai village · museum - Maasai village · museum - Luxmanda archaeological site · archaeological site - Burunge Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve - Tarangire National Park · nature reserve - Tarangire National Park · nature reserve - Lake Manyara National Park South Gate · attraction - Mt Kwaraa · attraction - Poachers' Baobab Hide · attraction - path continues · attraction - waterfalls · 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: Babati 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 - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha108 km - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha145 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:20) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 18:33). 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 Babati District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Arri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/arri/) 110 6 10 [Ayasanda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/ayasanda/) 49 2 6 [Bashneti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/bashneti/) 69 2 9 [Boay](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/boay/) 84 3 3 [Dabil](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/dabil/) 161 5 9 [Dareda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/dareda/) 70 7 11 [Duru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/duru/) 104 5 8 [Endokise](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/endokise/) 347 3 4 [Galapo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/galapo/) 552 6 11 [Gidas](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/gidas/) 89 3 4 [Kiru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/kiru/) 175 4 7 [Madunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/madunga/) 188 7 12 [Magara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/magara/) 208 6 6 [Magugu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/magugu/) 756 13 23 [Mamire](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/mamire/) 365 4 10 [Mwada](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/mwada/) 749 7 17 [Nar](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/nar/) 66 2 4 [Nkaiti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/nkaiti/) 572 5 17 [Qashi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/qashi/) 550 4 9 [Riroda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/riroda/) 73 4 4 [Ufana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/ufana/) 236 8 11 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 Babati District Open gazetteers list **106 villages, towns and localities** in Babati District. The largest with a recorded population: Magugu (26,131), Dareda (19,876), Bashanet (19,087) and Galappo (18,528). Settlements here lie between about 961 m and 2,102 m above sea level (median 1,379 m). - Arri - Ayasanda - Bashanet - Bashnet - Bermi - Boay - Bubu - Dabil - Dareda - Dareda Kati - Diffir - Dohom - Donya - Duru - Endaberg - Endagile - Endagwe - Endakiso - Endamaghay - Endanachan - Endanoga - Endasago - Endaw - Erri - Gabadaw - Gajal - Galappo - Gallapo - Gedamar - Gedemara - Gesbert - Gichameda - Gidabaghar - Gidangwar - Gidas - Gidewari - Gijedaboshka - Gijedabunj - Guse - Hallu - Hayesam - Hewasi - Hoshan - Idulo - Kaiti - Kakoi - Kiru - Kiru Dick - Kiru Six - Kisangaji - Kwa Kuchinia - Kwaraa - Loto - Luxmanda - Madege - Madukani - Madunga - Maganjwa - Magara - Magugu - Majengo - Majengo A - Majengo B - Mamire - Mandi - Manyara - Mapea - Masware - Matufa - Mawemairo - Maweni - Mayoka - Mbesi - Mbuyu wa Mjerumani - Mer - Merr - Minjingu - Miskitini - Moya - Mwinkantsi - Nar - Ngoley - Njoro - Orbesh - Orngadida - Qameyu - Quash - Riroda - Rudie - SAYDODA - Sabilo - Sangaiwe - Sangara - Sarame - Secheda - Seloto - Sharmo - Shaurimoyo - Tsaayo - Tsamasi - Ufana - Utwari - Vilima Vitatu - Warangi A - Warangi B - Yarotonik 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 Babati District Named natural and historic features inside Babati District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 13 rivers and streams; 2 lakes. - Araya - Big Eir - Endagak - Endalui - Endamtke - Endanachan - Endanahai - Gichami - Hawshan - Kirangose - Lake Balangida - Lake Burungi - Setchet - Small Eir - Ufana River ### Hills and mountains 15 hills; 1 mountain. - Gidahaida · 2,252 m - Gedabosh Mountain · 1,727 m - Kinoi · 1,689 m - Dasego · 1,667 m - Managhat · 1,656 m - Sar · 1,477 m - Kirogwa · 1,436 m - Ridge Point · 1,213 m - Masware · 1,207 m - Geheri · 1,193 m - Sangawi · 1,134 m - Sino · 1,051 m - Besi · 970 m - Mwembe · 967 m - Mwembe II · 962 m - Minjingu · 958 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves; 1 park. - Bereku Forest Reserve - Hanang Forest Reserve - Tarangire National Park 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 Babati District and the best time to visit In Babati District, the warmest month is Oct (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 778 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (129 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and May to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 123 Feb 21 77 Mar 21 120 Apr 20 129 May 19 53 Jun 18 7 Jul 18 2 Aug 19 6 Sep 20 8 Oct 21 37 Nov 21 105 Dec 21 112 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Babati District Places mapped inside Babati District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Banks2 - Hotels23 - Schools164 - Restaurants1 - Police stations1 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 Babati District?In Manyara Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Babati District?435,066 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Babati District?About 17 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Babati District?About 78 people per km² - What borders Babati District?Babati Urban District, Hanang District, Karatu District, Kondoa District, Mbulu District, Monduli District and Simanjiro District - What is there to see in Babati District?Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Lake Manyara National Park South Gate, Luxmanda archaeological site, Maasai village - What time zone is Babati District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Babati District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Babati District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Babati District?106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Babati District?Settlements lie between 961 m and 2,102 m - What is the highest point in Babati District?Gidahaida (2,252 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Babati District?February and May to December - How many hospitals are in Babati District?4 mapped - How many banks are in Babati District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Babati District?TZ2101 (OCHA common operational dataset)