# Simanjiro District, Manyara Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/ District · Manyara Region # Simanjiro District Simanjiro District is a district of Tanzania in Manyara Region. It had an estimated **224,085 people** in 2020 on 19,836 km² (about 11 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 48 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 95 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 224,085people (2020) - 19,836km² - 17wards - 95mapped services ## How many people live in Simanjiro District? Simanjiro District had an estimated **224,085 people** in 2020 — 11.6% of Manyara Region, 117th of 168 districts. There are 965 women for every 1,000 men (above the Manyara Region figure of 942). Spread over 19,836 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 164th of 168 districts. 47.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% 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 98 children and older people. 0–4 ****41,065** 5–9 ****37,146** 10–14 ****28,119** 15–19 ****22,483** 20–24 ****18,538** 25–29 ****16,945** 30–34 ****14,954** 35–39 ****12,235** 40–44 ****9,997** 45–49 ****7,010** 50–54 ****4,792** 55–59 ****3,665** 60–64 ****2,456** 65–69 ****1,698** 70–74 ****1,358** 75–79 ****774** 80+ ****850** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Simanjiro District? Simanjiro District lies in [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 14 other districts: [Arusha District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha/), [Arusha Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/arusha-urban/), [Babati District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/babati/), [Hai District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/hai/), [Handeni District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/handeni/), [Kilindi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/kilindi/), [Kiteto District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/kiteto/), [Kondoa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/kondoa/), [Korogwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/korogwe/), [Meru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/meru/), [Monduli District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/monduli/), [Moshi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/moshi/), [Mwanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/mwanga/) and [Same District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/same/). By area it is the 7th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 42.7% of [Manyara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/). The centre of Simanjiro District is about 243 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 128 km from Babati, the main town of Manyara Region. The centre point is at 4.3207° S, 36.9007° 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: Simanjiro 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 - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha101 km - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha110 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:36, sunset around 18:28). 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 Simanjiro District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Emboreet](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/emboreet/) 927 2 9 [Endiantu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/endiantu/) 18 1 3 [Endonyongijape](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/endonyongijape/) 1,524 1 5 [Kitwai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/kitwai/) 3,660 2 5 [Komolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/komolo/) 1,296 4 7 [Liborsoit](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/liborsoit/) 1,036 2 4 [Loiborsiret](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/loiborsiret/) 2,031 4 4 [Mererani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/mererani/) 12 1 0 [Msitu wa Tembo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/msitu-wa-tembo/) 367 5 9 [Naberera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/naberera/) 2,847 5 9 [Naisinyai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/naisinyai/) 910 3 12 [Ngorika](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/ngorika/) 723 3 6 [Oljoro No. 5](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/oljoro-no-5/) 464 3 6 [Orkesmet](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/orkesmet/) 12 1 2 [Ruvu Remiti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/ruvu-remiti/) 2,630 5 3 [Shambarai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/shambarai/) 1,089 4 7 [Terrat](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/simanjiro/terrat/) 287 2 4 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 Simanjiro District Open gazetteers list **48 villages, towns and localities** in Simanjiro District. The largest with a recorded population: Merelani (50,000) and Naberera (13,499). Settlements here lie between about 597 m and 1,633 m above sea level (median 1,328 m). - Emboreet - Engassumet - Gunge - Kambi ya chokaa - Kilombero - Kimotorok - Kitiangare - Kitwai A - Kitwai B - Kiwoi - Komolo - Korongo - Landanai - Langasiti - Lemkuna - Lobosoit B - Loibor Serrit - Loiborsiret - Loiborsoit - Lorbene - Lorkare - Losinyai, Oljoro 5 - Loswaki - Magadini - Merelani - Mirerani - Msitu wa tembo - Naberera - Naisinyai - Namalulu - Narakauo - Ngage - Ngorika - Nyumba ya Mungu - Okutu - Olbili - Olchoronyori - Oljoro Namba 5 - Orkesumet - Remiti - Ruvu - Ruvu Remit - Shambarai - Shambarai, Shambarai - Sokota Nadwa - Sukuro - Temeke - Terrat 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 Simanjiro District Named natural and historic features inside Simanjiro District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Engare Olmotoni - Ikuishi Oibor - Karanga - Kikuletwa River - Lake Ambussel - Nadare - Ngamuriagi - Oloibor Senye - Sokota ### Hills and mountains 26 hills; 1 mountain. - Lemeleko · 1,578 m - Ol Doinyo Sambu · 1,518 m - Rotian · 1,505 m - Ol Doinyo Lolbene · 1,474 m - Lossoganeu · 1,402 m - ol Doinyo Ukuto · 1,402 m - Ngoisuk · 1,391 m - Ndonyo Ngahari · 1,376 m - Lelatema · 1,311 m - Loldorobo · 1,293 m - Lelambalagai · 1,231 m - Legamet · 1,147 m - Kirangala · 1,142 m - Ol Doinyo Loldorodobogane · 1,137 m - Ol Doinyo Lossoido · 1,135 m - Lalasho · 1,094 m - Kapokio · 1,015 m - Loldule · 1,012 m - Lengumumwa · 977 m - Ogur · 953 m - Losira · 940 m - Mbalibali · 850 m - Kidabasi · 844 m - Mkuta · 843 m …and 3 more. ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Sanya Plains Game Reserve ### Getting around 3 airfields. - Lolmorijoi - Mbuguni - 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 Simanjiro District and the best time to visit In Simanjiro District, 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 Simanjiro District Places mapped inside Simanjiro District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels2 - Schools91 - Cinemas1 - Restaurants1 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 Simanjiro District?In Manyara Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Simanjiro District?224,085 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Simanjiro District?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Simanjiro District?About 11 people per km² - What borders Simanjiro District?Arusha District, Arusha Urban District, Babati District, Hai District, Handeni District, Kilindi District, Kiteto District, Kondoa District, Korogwe District, Meru District, Monduli District, Moshi District, Mwanga District and Same District - What time zone is Simanjiro District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Simanjiro District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Simanjiro District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Simanjiro District?48 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Simanjiro District?Settlements lie between 597 m and 1,633 m - What is the highest point in Simanjiro District?Lemeleko (1,578 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Simanjiro District?January to December - What is the P-code of Simanjiro District?TZ2104 (OCHA common operational dataset)