District · Manyara Region
# Mbulu District

Mbulu District is a district of Tanzania in Manyara Region. It had an estimated 424,795 people in 2020 on 3,803 km² (about 112 per km²). It is divided into 32 wards. 142 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 174 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 424,795 people (2020)
- 3,803 km²
- 32 wards
- 174 mapped services

## How many people live in Mbulu District?

Mbulu District had an estimated 424,795 people in 2020 — 22.0% of Manyara Region, 37th of 168 districts. There are 934 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Manyara Region figure of 942). Spread over 3,803 km², that is about 112 people per km², 79th of 168 districts.

46.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% 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 98 children and older people.
- 0–4 71,582
- 5–9 64,947
- 10–14 59,838
- 15–19 48,318
- 20–24 37,601
- 25–29 26,953
- 30–34 23,444
- 35–39 20,897
- 40–44 19,075
- 45–49 15,371
- 50–54 9,647
- 55–59 7,212
- 60–64 6,393
- 65–69 4,910
- 70–74 3,483
- 75–79 2,245
- 80+ 2,879

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

## Where is Mbulu District?

Mbulu District lies in Manyara Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other districts: Babati District, Hanang District, Karatu District and Mkalama District. By area it is the 72nd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 8.2% of Manyara Region. The centre of Mbulu District is about 253 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 61 km from Babati, the main town of Manyara Region. The centre point is at 3.9396° S, 35.2782° 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 Mbulu District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mbulu District: 2 attractions.
- Masquaroda · attraction
- Musa Mpoto Home · attraction

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: Mbulu District
- 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
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha 163 km
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha 207 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:35).

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.

## Wards of Mbulu District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Ayamaami | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Ayamohe | 8.6 | 3 | 2 |
| Bargish | 37 | 7 | 4 |
| Bashay | 126 | 3 | 4 |
| Daudi | 46 | 5 | 3 |
| Dinamu | 90 | 4 | 7 |
| Dongobesh | 65 | 4 | 8 |
| Endagikot | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Endamilay | 152 | 5 | 7 |
| Eshkesh | 458 | 3 | 3 |
| Gehandu | 85 | 6 | 5 |
| Geterer | 107 | 5 | 6 |
| Gidihim | 108 | 3 | 8 |
| Gunyoda | 105 | 4 | 5 |
| Hayderer | 124 | 6 | 11 |
| Haydom | 128 | 7 | 8 |
| Imboru | 27 | 6 | 2 |
| Kainam | 34 | 5 | 5 |
| Maghang | 107 | 7 | 8 |
| Marang | 70 | 2 | 5 |
| Maretadu | 140 | 5 | 7 |
| Masieda | 373 | 4 | 6 |
| Masqaroda | 205 | 3 | 6 |
| Murray | 122 | 7 | 6 |
| Nahasey | 106 | 3 | 7 |
| Nambisi | 58 | 2 | 6 |
| Sanu Baray | 9.3 | 4 | 3 |
| Tlawi | 93 | 3 | 4 |
| Tumati | 114 | 6 | 7 |
| Uhuru | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| Yaeda Ampa | 118 | 9 | 7 |
| Yaeda Chini | 541 | 3 | 2 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Mbulu District

Open gazetteers list 142 villages, towns and localities in Mbulu District. The largest with a recorded population: Mbulu (45,384) and Dongobesh (18,864). Settlements here lie between about 1,355 m and 2,121 m above sea level (median 1,860 m).
- Amowa Swedish
- Ampa
- Anslay
- Ants
- Antsi
- Ari
- Arri
- Ayaingi
- Ayamaami
- Ayamohe
- Bambe
- Banee
- Barazani
- Bargish
- Bargish Uwa
- Bashay
- Basodarer
- Basonyagwe
- Bassonyagwe
- Bayno
- Datlaa
- Daudi
- Dirim
- Diyomat
- Domanga
- Dongobesh
- Dongobesh Chini
- Dongobesh juu
- Dotina
- Dumanang
- Endadubu
- Endagaw
- Endagikot
- Endagulda
- Endahagichan
- Endaharghadaat
- Endalat
- Endamaksi
- Endamasak
- Endamilay
- Endanachan
- Endanyawish
- Endoj
- Endoji
- Eshkesh
- Gahabya
- Galoda
- Garbabi
- Gedamar
- Gembakw
- Genda
- Getanyamba
- Geterer
- Getesh
- Gidama
- Gidamba
- Gidarudagaw
- Gidbiyo
- Gidmadoy
- Guneneda
- Gunyoda
- Guye
- Gwandumehi
- Harar
- Harbanget
- Hareabi
- Harsha
- Hasangw
- Hayahaya
- Haydarer
- Haydom
- Hayloto
- Hayseng
- Hharwetaay Kalvari
- Ijetamuho
- Imboru
- Isale
- Jaranjar
- Kainam
- Khaday
- Kuta
- Kutta
- Kwermusl
- Labay
- Lagandamur
- Laghandamur
- Laghangesh
- Laghangeshi
- Landa
- Maghang
- Maghang Barazani
- Maghang Juu
- Maheri
- Mahheri
- Mamagi
- Mangisa
- Marang
- Maretadu Chini
- Maretadu Juu
- Masieda
- Mawedani
- Mbulu
- Mewadan
- Mishiqo
- Mongahay
- Mongo Wa Mono
- Moringa
- Muray
- Murkuchida
- Murray
- Muslur
- Mwanga
- Ng'Orat
- Ng'wandakw
- Qamtananat
- Qandach
- Qashan
- Qualyeda
- Sanu Ayapara
- Sanu Baray
- Sanu Gilala
- Sanu Kati
- Sanugawa
- Semonyandi
- Silaloda
- Singu
- Suum
- Tango
- Titiwi
- Tlawi
- Tlooma
- Tsaayo
- Tsawa
- Tsawe
- Tumati
- Uhuru
- Ujenzi
- Waama
- Yaeda
- Yaeda Ampa
- Yaeda Chini
- Yaeda Kati

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbulu District

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 dam.
- Bissianda
- Dirim
- Enda-dubu
- Endagulda
- Endamanang
- Endamasakt
- Endasareda
- Ghabos
- Haidarer
- Kurufa
- Lake Austin
- Lake Tlawi
- Maghang
- Maretadu
- Mulagia
- Nagawhog Dam
- Robunk
- Sidiogi
- Sivola
- Yaeda

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 3 mountains; 1 valley.
- Leya · 2,362 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
- Dumanang · 1,911 m
- Samuda · 1,844 m
- Sonari · 1,766 m
- Gijedamohok Hill · 1,701 m
- Yaeda Valley · 1,304 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.
- Hassama Forest Reserve
- Nou Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Hydom

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 Mbulu District and the best time to visit

In Mbulu District, the warmest month is Oct (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 892 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (154 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 154 |
| Feb | 22 | 98 |
| Mar | 21 | 139 |
| Apr | 21 | 129 |
| May | 20 | 47 |
| Jun | 20 | 6 |
| Jul | 20 | 2 |
| Aug | 21 | 6 |
| Sep | 22 | 8 |
| Oct | 23 | 31 |
| Nov | 23 | 120 |
| Dec | 22 | 153 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbulu District

Places mapped inside Mbulu District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Banks 1
- ATMs 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 169
- Restaurants 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 Mbulu District? In Manyara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Mbulu District? 424,795 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbulu District? About 17 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbulu District? About 112 people per km²
- What borders Mbulu District? Babati District, Hanang District, Karatu District and Mkalama District
- What is there to see in Mbulu District? Masquaroda, Musa Mpoto Home
- What time zone is Mbulu District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbulu District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbulu District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbulu District? 142 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbulu District? Settlements lie between 1,355 m and 2,121 m
- What is the highest point in Mbulu District? Leya (2,362 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbulu District? February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Mbulu District? 1 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbulu District? 1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mbulu District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbulu District? TZ2103 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 3,803.1 km²
- P-code: TZ2103
- Region: Manyara Region

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