District · Mara Region
# Musoma District

Musoma District is a district of Tanzania in Mara Region. It had an estimated 228,408 people in 2020 on 1,071 km² (about 213 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 59 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 112 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 228,408 people (2020)
- 1,071 km²
- 14 wards
- 112 mapped services

## How many people live in Musoma District?

Musoma District had an estimated 228,408 people in 2020 — 10.4% of Mara Region, 115th of 168 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mara Region figure of 1,029). Spread over 1,071 km², that is about 213 people per km², 47th of 168 districts.

47.8% 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 104 children and older people.
- 0–4 41,970
- 5–9 36,903
- 10–14 30,347
- 15–19 23,930
- 20–24 18,404
- 25–29 14,364
- 30–34 13,173
- 35–39 10,976
- 40–44 9,758
- 45–49 7,424
- 50–54 5,660
- 55–59 4,731
- 60–64 3,653
- 65–69 2,704
- 70–74 1,998
- 75–79 1,518
- 80+ 895

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

## Where is Musoma District?

Musoma District lies in Mara Region, Tanzania. It borders 2 other districts: Bunda District and Butiam District. By area it is the 126th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 5.1% of Mara Region. The centre of Musoma District is about 539 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8486° S, 33.5384° 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 Musoma District

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Musoma District: 6 caves; 1 viewpoint.
- Buraga · viewpoint
- Getongo · cave
- Ligema Lya Kuchasondole · cave
- Ligema lya Kuchanyamalima · cave
- Ligema lya Kuchebhurungu · cave
- Ligema lya Kucheya · cave
- Mwiboma · cave

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: Musoma 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 48 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:46).

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 Musoma District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bugwema | 262 | 4 | 6 |
| Bukima | 50 | 4 | 14 |
| Bukumi | 44 | 4 | 8 |
| Bulinga | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| Busambara | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| Bwasi | 33 | 5 | 10 |
| Kiriba | 51 | 4 | 11 |
| Makojo | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Mugango | 52 | 6 | 4 |
| Murangi | 97 | 5 | 8 |
| Nyambono | 119 | 4 | 10 |
| Nyamrandirira | 89 | 7 | 11 |
| Suguti | 92 | 5 | 9 |
| Tegeruka | 92 | 3 | 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 Musoma District

Open gazetteers list 59 villages, towns and localities in Musoma District. The largest with a recorded population: Mugango (10,550). Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,292 m above sea level (median 1,173 m).
- Bugoji
- Bugunda
- Bugwema
- Bukima
- Bukumi
- Bulinga
- Buraga
- Busekera
- Busumi
- Busungu
- Butata
- Bwai Kwitururu
- Bwasi
- Bwassi
- Bwayi
- Chimati
- Chirorwe
- Chitare
- Chumwi
- Kaboni
- Kaburabura
- Kamboni
- Kanderema
- Kasoma
- Katario
- Kikaru
- Kiriba
- Kome
- Kurugee
- Kurwaki
- Kusenyi
- Kwibara
- Kwikerege
- Kwikuba
- Lyasembe
- Mabuimerafuru
- Makojo
- Maneke
- Masinono
- Masmono
- Mikuyu
- Mrangi
- Mugango
- Mugunyu
- Muhoji
- Murangi
- Musanja
- Mwiringo
- Nyambono
- Nyambui
- Nyamwiru
- Nyang'Oma
- Nyangombe
- Rusoli
- Saragana
- Seka
- Suguti
- Tegeruka
- Wanyere

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Musoma District

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.
- Kukiogo
- Kyarano River
- Myaani
- Ruamugango
- Ruanguyu
- Suguti
- Taukwera
- Yakaoga

### Coast and islands

3 headlands.
- Bumbogo Point
- Buyaga Point
- Mumberwa Point

### Hills and mountains

25 hills.
- Mutiro · 1,485 m
- Braga · 1,361 m
- Nyamurandirera · 1,326 m
- Chamata · 1,304 m
- Nyarigama · 1,303 m
- Nyabaengere · 1,259 m
- Nyarugendi · 1,251 m
- Kabigeye Hill · 1,247 m
- Kataguru · 1,236 m
- Busumgi · 1,223 m
- Busungi · 1,223 m
- Mabuimerafuru · 1,220 m
- Rotobwe · 1,220 m
- Nyaberu · 1,214 m
- Nyawegunguru · 1,205 m
- Bwayi · 1,203 m
- Nyagoma · 1,200 m
- Mwiringo · 1,179 m
- Iringa · 1,172 m
- Nyawekki · 1,162 m
- Nyangoma Hill · 1,160 m
- Uvunga · 1,160 m
- Kaiyere · 1,153 m
- Wahingi Hill · 1,149 m

…and 1 more.

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 Musoma District and the best time to visit

In Musoma 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 Musoma District

Places mapped inside Musoma District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 110

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 Musoma District? In Mara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Musoma District? 228,408 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Musoma District? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Musoma District? About 213 people per km²
- What borders Musoma District? Bunda District and Butiam District
- What is there to see in Musoma District? Buraga, Getongo, Ligema Lya Kuchasondole, Ligema lya Kuchanyamalima
- What time zone is Musoma District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Musoma District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Musoma District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Musoma District? 59 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Musoma District? Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,292 m
- What is the highest point in Musoma District? Mutiro (1,485 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Musoma District? January to February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Musoma District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Musoma District? TZ2003 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 1,071.0 km²
- P-code: TZ2003
- Region: Mara Region

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