District · Mara Region
# Bunda District

Bunda District is a district of Tanzania in Mara Region. It had an estimated 428,592 people in 2020 on 3,096 km² (about 138 per km²). It is divided into 28 wards. 128 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 228 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 428,592 people (2020)
- 3,096 km²
- 28 wards
- 228 mapped services

## How many people live in Bunda District?

Bunda District had an estimated 428,592 people in 2020 — 19.6% of Mara Region, 34th of 168 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mara Region figure of 1,029). Spread over 3,096 km², that is about 138 people per km², 66th of 168 districts.

48.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Mara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 106 children and older people.
- 0–4 77,376
- 5–9 68,976
- 10–14 60,451
- 15–19 48,064
- 20–24 35,314
- 25–29 26,033
- 30–34 23,228
- 35–39 19,814
- 40–44 17,578
- 45–49 13,079
- 50–54 10,492
- 55–59 8,230
- 60–64 6,673
- 65–69 4,955
- 70–74 3,630
- 75–79 2,733
- 80+ 1,966

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

## Where is Bunda District?

Bunda District lies in Mara Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other districts: Bariadi District, Busega District, Butiam District, Musoma District and Serengeti District. By area it is the 87th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 14.7% of Mara Region. The centre of Bunda District is about 502 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 61 km from Musoma, the main town of Mara Region. The centre point is at 2.0359° S, 33.9241° 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 Bunda District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Bunda District: 1 attraction.
- Ndabaka Plain · 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: Bunda 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
- Musoma Airport (MUZ) · Musoma 61 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 119 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 18:44).

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 Bunda District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Balili | 31 | 2 | 21 |
| Bunda Mjini | 4.4 | 2 | 7 |
| Bunda Stoo | 48 | 0 | 7 |
| Butimba | 68 | 4 | 5 |
| Chitengule | 67 | 6 | 7 |
| Guta | 236 | 3 | 11 |
| Hunyari | 725 | 7 | 11 |
| Igundu | 83 | 6 | 8 |
| Iramba | 51 | 6 | 7 |
| Kabasa | 73 | 5 | 10 |
| Kasuguti | 90 | 2 | 3 |
| Ketare | 78 | 3 | 6 |
| Kibara | 8.0 | 5 | 6 |
| Kisorya | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Kunzugu | 238 | 4 | 7 |
| Mcharo | 208 | 6 | 7 |
| Mihingo | 161 | 3 | 12 |
| Mugeta | 185 | 5 | 9 |
| Namhula | 127 | 4 | 8 |
| Nampindi | 41 | 4 | 6 |
| Nansimo | 78 | 4 | 10 |
| Neruma | 81 | 8 | 10 |
| Nyamang'uta | 93 | 6 | 6 |
| Nyamuswa | 26 | 9 | 11 |
| Nyasura | 18 | 2 | 7 |
| Salama | 102 | 6 | 7 |
| Sazira | 77 | 8 | 9 |
| Wariku | 80 | 4 | 6 |

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 Bunda District

Open gazetteers list 128 villages, towns and localities in Bunda District. The largest with a recorded population: Bunda (182,970), Kibara (17,211) and Nyamuswa (16,507). Settlements here lie between about 1,137 m and 1,463 m above sea level (median 1,163 m).
- Balili
- Bariri
- Bigegu
- Bitaraguru
- Blue Ridge
- Bukama
- Bukore
- Bulamba
- Bulendabufwe
- Bunda
- Bunda Mjini
- Bunere
- Busambara
- Busambu
- Buzimbwe
- Bwanza
- Bweni
- Changuge
- Chingurubila
- Chitengule
- Guta
- Handajega
- Haruzale
- Hunyari
- Hunyarl
- Igamba A
- Igundu
- Ikizu
- Iramba
- Isanju
- Jandege
- Kabainja
- Kabasa
- Kalukekele
- Kambubu
- Kamkenga
- Kangetuya
- Kasahunga
- Kasuguti
- Kenkombya
- Kibara
- Kibara A
- Kibara B
- Kibara Store
- Kibasa
- Kigaga
- Kihumbu
- Kirawira
- Kiroleli
- Kiroreri
- Kisangwa
- Kisorya
- Kitarakama
- Kitaramaka
- Kiwasi
- Kunanga
- Kung`Ombe
- Kurusanga
- Kyandege Village
- Ligamba A
- Ligamba B
- Mahyoro
- Makongoro
- Makongoro A
- Makongoro B
- Makwa
- Manchimweru
- Manyamanyama
- Marambeka
- Mariwanda
- Masaba
- Masahunga
- Mcharo
- Mekomariro
- Mihale
- Mihingo
- Misisi
- Mranda
- Mugala
- Mugeta
- Mukoko
- Mumagunga
- Mwibara
- Mwiruruma
- Mwiseni
- Mwitende
- Nakatuba
- Namalama
- Namalebe
- Nambaza
- Nambiza
- Nambubi
- Namhula
- Namibu
- Nampangala
- Namuhura
- Nansimo
- Neruma
- Nyabirundo
- Nyabuzume
- Nyakatuba
- Nyamatoke
- Nyambitilwa
- Nyamitwebili
- Nyamuswa
- Nyamuswa center
- Nyang`Aranga
- Nyangere
- Nyasana
- Nyasura
- Nyatwali
- Ragata
- Rwabu
- Salama
- Salama A
- Salama A village
- Salewa
- Sanzati
- Sarawe
- Sazira
- Serengeti
- Sikiro
- Sunsi
- Tairo
- Tamau
- Tingirima
- Ushashi
- Yamshua

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Bunda District

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Tarime

### Coast and islands

2 islands; 2 headlands.
- Nafuba Island
- Nansimo Point
- Sozihe Island
- Susi Point

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.
- Chamliho · 1,444 m
- Baridi Hill · 1,404 m
- Kiwassi · 1,298 m
- Waliku · 1,233 m
- Rindara · 1,226 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.
- Kurwirwi Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Grumeti River

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 Bunda District and the best time to visit

In Bunda District, the warmest month is Sep (average 25 °C) and the coolest is May (23 °C). About 999 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (146 mm) and the driest Jul (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 24 | 78 |
| Feb | 25 | 69 |
| Mar | 24 | 135 |
| Apr | 24 | 135 |
| May | 23 | 74 |
| Jun | 23 | 27 |
| Jul | 24 | 19 |
| Aug | 24 | 44 |
| Sep | 25 | 58 |
| Oct | 25 | 92 |
| Nov | 23 | 146 |
| Dec | 23 | 121 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bunda District

Places mapped inside Bunda District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 2
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 8
- Schools 208
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 3

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 Bunda District? In Mara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Bunda District? 428,592 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Bunda District? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Bunda District? About 138 people per km²
- What borders Bunda District? Bariadi District, Busega District, Butiam District, Musoma District and Serengeti District
- What is there to see in Bunda District? Ndabaka Plain
- What time zone is Bunda District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Bunda District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Bunda District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bunda District? 128 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bunda District? Settlements lie between 1,137 m and 1,463 m
- What is the highest point in Bunda District? Chamliho (1,444 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bunda District? January to February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Bunda District? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Bunda District? 2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Bunda District? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bunda District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bunda District? TZ2004 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 3,095.9 km²
- P-code: TZ2004
- Region: Mara Region

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