# Hanang District, Manyara Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/ District · Manyara Region # Hanang District Hanang District is a district of Tanzania in Manyara Region. It had an estimated **365,468 people** in 2020 on 3,678 km² (about 99 per km²). It is divided into 25 wards. 79 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 164 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 365,468people (2020) - 3,678km² - 25wards - 164mapped services ## How many people live in Hanang District? Hanang District had an estimated **365,468 people** in 2020 — 19.0% of Manyara Region, 60th of 168 districts. There are 921 women for every 1,000 men (below the Manyara Region figure of 942). Spread over 3,678 km², that is about **99 people per km²**, 83rd of 168 districts. 47.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 17 across Manyara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 102 children and older people. 0–4 ****66,031** 5–9 ****57,241** 10–14 ****51,320** 15–19 ****39,436** 20–24 ****30,879** 25–29 ****23,147** 30–34 ****20,113** 35–39 ****17,928** 40–44 ****16,615** 45–49 ****12,931** 50–54 ****8,346** 55–59 ****6,282** 60–64 ****4,989** 65–69 ****3,772** 70–74 ****2,776** 75–79 ****1,690** 80+ ****1,972** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Hanang District? Hanang District lies in [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Babati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/), [Chemba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/chemba/), [Kondoa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kondoa/), [Mbulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/mbulu/), [Mkalama District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/) and [Singida District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/singida/). By area it is the 74th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 7.9% of [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/). The centre of Hanang District is about 184 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 58 km from Babati, the main town of Manyara Region. The centre point is at 4.5596° S, 35.3514° 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 Hanang District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Hanang District: 1 volcano; 1 nature reserve. - Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve · nature reserve - 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: Hanang 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 - Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma185 km - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha194 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:34). 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 Hanang District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Balagidalalu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/balagidalalu/) 315 3 9 [Bassodesh](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/bassodesh/) 283 4 9 [Bassotu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/bassotu/) 362 5 11 [Dirma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/dirma/) 226 2 5 [Endasak](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/endasak/) 36 2 6 [Endasiwold](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/endasiwold/) 31 2 2 [Ganana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/ganana/) 6.1 0 4 [Gehandu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/gehandu/) 257 5 8 [Gendabi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/gendabi/) 119 2 7 [Getanuwas](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/getanuwas/) 107 3 7 [Gidahababieg](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/gidahababieg/) 64 2 3 [Gisambalang](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/gisambalang/) 269 4 6 [Giting](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/giting/) 88 4 6 [Hidet](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/hidet/) 52 4 4 [Hirbadaw](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/hirbadaw/) 103 1 5 [Katesh](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/katesh/) 14 1 9 [Laghanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/laghanga/) 244 3 7 [Lalaji](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/lalaji/) 289 2 6 [Masakta](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/masakta/) 60 3 5 [Maskron](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/maskron/) 61 5 8 [Masqaroda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/masqaroda/) 69 5 4 [Mogitu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/mogitu/) 266 8 16 [Nangwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/nangwa/) 103 3 10 [Simbay](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/simbay/) 122 2 5 [Sirop](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/sirop/) 131 4 2 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 Hanang District Open gazetteers list **79 villages, towns and localities** in Hanang District. The largest with a recorded population: Katesh (21,462), Basotu (20,937), Nangwa (18,595) and Endasak (14,576). Settlements here lie between about 1,555 m and 1,837 m above sea level (median 1,629 m). - Balangidalalu - Barjomot - Bashang - Basodesh - Basotu - Basotuqang - Bassodesh - Bassotu - Bassotughang - Basutoqang - Dajameda - Dang'aida - Dawar - Dirma - Dumbeta - Endagaw - Endasaboghechan - Endasak - Endasiwold - Endesh - Gabadaw - Gabadawu - Gaghata - Galangal - Garawja - Garbapi - Gawidu - Gehandu - Gemunda - Gendabi - Getanuwas - Getaquli - Getasam - Getasamu - Getequli - Gidagamowd - Gidagharbu - Gidahababieg - Gidika - Gilangidalalu - Gisambalang - Giting - Gitting - Gocho - Hidet - Hirbadaw - Ishiponga - Jolodumu - Katesh - Laghanga - Lalaji - Lambo - Maeskron - Mara - Masakta - Masekaroda - Masqaroda - Matangarimo - Milongori - Ming'Enyi - Mogitu - Mogitu.A. - Mreru - Mulbadaw - Murumba - Nangwa - Ng'alda - Qalosendo - Qaredan - Rambo - Sambala - Silop - Simbay - Sirop - Waama - Waleta - Wandela - Waranga - Wareta 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 Hanang District Named natural and historic features inside Hanang District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams; 4 dams; 2 lakes. - Baghara - Binotu - Damarirder - Danged - Dongobesh - Dugurajk - Dumdida - Gailolet - Gariburijand - Ghatabalangda Dam - Gidabiyunga - Gidagamowd Dam - Girautja - Gwaraid - Kendabi - Kitingi - Lake Balangida Lelu - Lake Basotu - Maghang - Moyad Dam - Murunjoeda - Nayabat - Selikod - Setchet Dam …and 1 more. ### Hills and mountains 11 hills. - Mayawa · 1,863 m - Kijega Hill · 1,759 m - Pasadongu · 1,719 m - Matanganaimo · 1,686 m - Diagwa · 1,678 m - Labait · 1,663 m - Kinalasat · 1,657 m - Sabei · 1,649 m - Nyama · 1,624 m - Oibesh · 1,609 m - Kungi · 1,378 m ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Gorimba 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 Hanang District and the best time to visit In Hanang District, the warmest month is Nov (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 708 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (128 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to March and May to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 128 Feb 21 73 Mar 21 115 Apr 20 120 May 19 45 Jun 18 5 Jul 18 2 Aug 19 5 Sep 20 7 Oct 21 29 Nov 21 75 Dec 21 105 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hanang District Places mapped inside Hanang District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels7 - Schools155 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 Hanang District?In Manyara Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Hanang District?365,468 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Hanang District?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Hanang District?About 99 people per km² - What borders Hanang District?Babati District, Chemba District, Kondoa District, Mbulu District, Mkalama District and Singida District - What is there to see in Hanang District?Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve, Mt Hanang - What time zone is Hanang District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Hanang District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Hanang District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Hanang District?79 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Hanang District?Settlements lie between 1,555 m and 1,837 m - What is the highest point in Hanang District?Mayawa (1,863 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hanang District?February to March and May to December - How many hospitals are in Hanang District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hanang District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Hanang District?TZ2102 (OCHA common operational dataset)