District · Mara Region
# Butiam District

Butiam District is a district of Tanzania in Mara Region. It had an estimated 292,641 people in 2020 on 2,170 km² (about 135 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 102 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 180 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 292,641 people (2020)
- 2,170 km²
- 20 wards
- 180 mapped services

## How many people live in Butiam District?

Butiam District had an estimated 292,641 people in 2020 — 13.4% of Mara Region, 84th of 168 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mara Region figure of 1,029). Spread over 2,170 km², that is about 135 people per km², 67th of 168 districts.

49.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 16 across Mara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 109 children and older people.
- 0–4 55,175
- 5–9 47,612
- 10–14 40,577
- 15–19 31,112
- 20–24 23,592
- 25–29 17,315
- 30–34 15,419
- 35–39 13,517
- 40–44 12,289
- 45–49 9,152
- 50–54 7,006
- 55–59 5,889
- 60–64 4,537
- 65–69 3,563
- 70–74 2,594
- 75–79 1,903
- 80+ 1,389

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

## Where is Butiam District?

Butiam District lies in Mara Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other districts: Bunda District, Musoma District, Musoma Urban District, Rorya District, Serengeti District and Tarime District. By area it is the 101st largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 10.3% of Mara Region. The centre of Butiam District is about 533 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 32 km from Musoma, the main town of Mara Region. The centre point is at 1.7078° S, 33.9948° 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 Butiam District

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Butiam District: 4 attractions; 1 museum.
- Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Museum · museum
- Butiama Mwitongo · attraction
- Butiama chief Wanzagi Compound · attraction
- Kiabakari Market · attraction
- bridge · 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: Butiam 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 31 km
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena 118 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 06:43, 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 Butiam District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bisumwa | 74 | 2 | 7 |
| Buhemba | 87 | 4 | 8 |
| Bukabwa | 134 | 7 | 7 |
| Buruma | 177 | 12 | 10 |
| Busegwe | 47 | 4 | 10 |
| Buswahili | 306 | 4 | 13 |
| Butiama | 126 | 5 | 18 |
| Butuguri | 61 | 5 | 4 |
| Bwiregi | 119 | 3 | 7 |
| Etaro | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Kukirango | 129 | 9 | 31 |
| Kyanyari | 162 | 4 | 8 |
| Masaba | 139 | 7 | 7 |
| Mirwa | 86 | 4 | 5 |
| Muriaza | 110 | 5 | 6 |
| Nyakatende | 124 | 8 | 8 |
| Nyamimange | 49 | 4 | 6 |
| Nyankanga | 65 | 6 | 6 |
| Nyegina | 44 | 3 | 8 |
| Sirorisimba | 91 | 5 | 8 |

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 Butiam District

Open gazetteers list 102 villages, towns and localities in Butiam District. The largest with a recorded population: Butiama (16,376). Settlements here lie between about 1,143 m and 1,502 m above sea level (median 1,260 m).
- BIATIKA
- BISARYE
- BISUMWA
- BUKABWA
- BUSIRIME
- BUSWAHILI
- BUTURU
- Baranga
- Bisariye
- Buhemba
- Bukiroba
- Bumangi
- Buruma
- Busaraga Village
- Busegwe
- Butiama
- Butuguli
- Butuguri
- Bwassi
- Etaro
- ISABA
- Ibiso Village
- Ibisu
- Igenge
- Ikungu
- Irimba Village
- KABEGI
- KAMGURUKI
- KIBUBWA
- KIEMBA
- KIGORI
- KITASAKWA
- KONGOTO
- KYATUNGWE
- Kamgendi
- Kamugegi
- Kiabakari
- Kiagata
- Kigum Village
- Kigumu
- Kihemba
- Kinyariri
- Kirege
- Kisamwene
- Kisangwa
- Kisisi
- Kisongora Village
- Kitaramanka
- Kizaru
- Kukirango
- Kwigutu
- Kwisaro
- Kyamsambeta
- Kyankoma
- Lonesome
- Lwasereta
- MANGUNGA
- MURIAZA
- MWANZABURIGA
- MWIKORO
- Magana
- Magana canter
- Makutano
- Masurura
- Matongo
- Mirwa
- Mmazami
- Mmuhare
- Mriadha
- Muganza
- Mukirengo
- Mukirira
- Mumazami
- Munguru
- Mwibagi
- NYABIKWABI
- NYAMIKOMA
- NYAMISISI
- Nyabange
- Nyabangi
- Nyakanga
- Nyakatende
- Nyakiswa
- Nyambili
- Nyamongo Village
- Nyankanga
- Nyanza Village
- Nyasaunga
- Nyasirori
- Nyegina
- RYAMUGABO
- Ruamugabo
- Rwamkoma
- Rwasereta
- Ryamisanga
- Singu Village
- Sirori Simba
- TARANI
- TONYO
- Veta Kyarano
- Wegero
- Zanaki

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Butiam District

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.
- Kwisaka
- Kwukmu
- Nyabikuna
- Nyakatende
- Nyakikuku
- Ruako
- Rungusa
- Yamatai

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 headland.
- Kurukiri Point
- Lukuba Island

### Hills and mountains

37 hills.
- Chanyari · 1,709 m
- Chirureri · 1,556 m
- Muganza · 1,524 m
- Chahaza · 1,510 m
- Sirori · 1,499 m
- Mutuzu · 1,491 m
- Gabishurio · 1,485 m
- Kumutti · 1,434 m
- Chamasaveta · 1,420 m
- Nyamakukubi · 1,419 m
- Kortambi · 1,417 m
- Kihuzu · 1,406 m
- Manyika · 1,401 m
- Butcha · 1,382 m
- Umungi · 1,372 m
- Nyababumari · 1,356 m
- Magarombe · 1,353 m
- Ruungu · 1,318 m
- Nyamikoma Hill · 1,307 m
- Mukibusi · 1,301 m
- Kihonda · 1,285 m
- Bugagiriro · 1,283 m
- Sake · 1,266 m
- Kiamwanga · 1,263 m

…and 13 more.

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Buhemba

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 Butiam District and the best time to visit

In Butiam District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (23 °C). About 1,179 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (165 mm) and the driest Jul (27 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 | 76 |
| Feb | 25 | 73 |
| Mar | 25 | 157 |
| Apr | 24 | 164 |
| May | 23 | 108 |
| Jun | 23 | 38 |
| Jul | 24 | 27 |
| Aug | 24 | 56 |
| Sep | 25 | 74 |
| Oct | 25 | 109 |
| Nov | 24 | 165 |
| Dec | 24 | 131 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Butiam District

Places mapped inside Butiam District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 6
- Banks 2
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 22
- Schools 139
- Pharmacies 2
- Police stations 6
- Dental clinics 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 Butiam District? In Mara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Butiam District? 292,641 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Butiam District? About 15 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Butiam District? About 135 people per km²
- What borders Butiam District? Bunda District, Musoma District, Musoma Urban District, Rorya District, Serengeti District and Tarime District
- What is there to see in Butiam District? Butiama Mwitongo, Butiama chief Wanzagi Compound, Kiabakari Market, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Museum
- What time zone is Butiam District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Butiam District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Butiam District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Butiam District? 102 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Butiam District? Settlements lie between 1,143 m and 1,502 m
- What is the highest point in Butiam District? Chanyari (1,709 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Butiam District? January to February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Butiam District? 6 mapped
- How many banks are in Butiam District? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Butiam District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Butiam District? TZ2007 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 2,169.9 km²
- P-code: TZ2007
- Region: Mara Region

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