# Mbeya Region, Tanzania – Population, Districts & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/

Region · Tanzania 

# Mbeya Region

Mbeya Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated **2,350,707 people** in 2020 on 37,938 km² (about 62 per km²). Its main town is Mbeya. It is divided into 6 districts. 541 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,353 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 2,350,707people (2020)
- 37,938km²
- 6districts
- 1,353mapped services

## How many people live in Mbeya Region?

Mbeya Region had an estimated **2,350,707 people** in 2020 — 4.0% of Tanzania, 9th of 31 regions. There are 1,030 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 37,938 km², that is about **62 people per km²**, 18th of 31 regions.

40.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.

0–4 ****343,634**

5–9 ****313,820**

10–14 ****300,809**

15–19 ****281,167**

20–24 ****225,528**

25–29 ****181,726**

30–34 ****154,512**

35–39 ****129,925**

40–44 ****105,378**

45–49 ****90,597**

50–54 ****57,348**

55–59 ****47,238**

60–64 ****38,419**

65–69 ****31,744**

70–74 ****22,841**

75–79 ****15,368**

80+ ****10,653**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Mbeya Region?

Mbeya Region lies in [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other regions: [Iringa Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/iringa/), [Njombe Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/njombe/), [Singida Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/), [Songwe Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/) and [Tabora Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/). By area it is the 9th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 4.3% of [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). The centre of Mbeya Region is about 305 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 8.2921° S, 33.9815° 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).

## Things to see in and around Mbeya Region

OpenStreetMap lists 31 named sights in Mbeya Region: 20 attractions; 5 volcanos; 2 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 zoo; 1 waterfall.

- Kaporogwe Waterfall · waterfall
- Mdabulo Joint Village Lands Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Waga Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve
- Lake Ngozi · viewpoint
- Ujenzi-Chunya · viewpoint
- Bombadier pub · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (I) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (II) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (III) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (IV) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (IX) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (V) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (VI) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (VII) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (VIII) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (X) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (XI) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (XII) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (XIII) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (XIV) · attraction
- Cross of Mbeye (XV) · attraction
- Daraja la Mungu - Natural bridge · attraction
- Marasusa (Malasusa) - Waterfall · attraction
- Matema Waterfall · attraction
- Start point for 15 Crosses · attraction
- Ifisi Zoo · zoo
- Kieyo · volcano
- Kyejo · volcano
- Ngozi · volcano
- Rungwe · volcano

…and 1 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Mbeya Region

- 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

- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya105 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:33).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:36 19:09 12.6 h 

Feb 06:47 19:09 12.4 h 

Mar 06:48 18:58 12.2 h 

Apr 06:46 18:42 11.9 h 

May 06:47 18:32 11.7 h 

Jun 06:54 18:33 11.6 h 

Jul 06:59 18:40 11.7 h 

Aug 06:53 18:43 11.8 h 

Sep 06:38 18:40 12.0 h 

Oct 06:21 18:37 12.3 h 

Nov 06:14 18:43 12.5 h 

Dec 06:21 18:57 12.6 h 

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.

## Districts of Mbeya Region

District People per km² Area km² Wards Services 

[Mbeya Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/mbeya-urban/) 529,669 2,096 253 36 307 

[Chunya District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/) 398,156 23 17,516 16 88 

[Mbarali District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/mbarali/) 385,493 27 14,450 20 160 

[Rungwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/rungwe/) 383,359 178 2,156 37 275 

[Mbeya District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/mbeya/) 372,045 132 2,814 25 214 

[Kyela District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/kyela/) 281,985 373 756 20 309 

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); [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Largest towns in Mbeya Region

- Mbeya541,603
- Katumba108,558
- Utengule50,000
- Tukuyu50,000
- Kyela47,000
- Rujewa42,013
- Matundasi26,073
- Chimala24,817
- Makongolosi23,787
- Urunda23,000
- Kiwira21,342
- Ipinda17,775
- Dunda14,080
- Masoko12,720
- Ulenje12,219

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbeya Region

Named natural and historic features inside Mbeya Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

78 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Chimala
- Gwiri
- Halili
- Igawa
- Igogwe
- Ihonge
- Ikumbi
- Ipatagwa
- Ipogoro
- Irambi
- Isaka
- Itambo
- Itinde
- Itumba
- Ja-Makani
- Jamakandu
- Kasanga
- Kasanga North
- Kimani
- Kimbi
- Kipoke
- Kisimba
- Kiwira
- Lake Ilamba

…and 57 more.

### Hills and mountains

46 hills; 7 mountains.

- Rungwe Mountain · 2,953 m
- Mbogo · 2,390 m
- Nyanuwa · 2,332 m
- Ngozi · 2,323 m
- Mango · 1,993 m
- Ndumbi · 1,976 m
- Pungulumo · 1,909 m
- Sijiji Hill · 1,899 m
- Hurusi Hill · 1,884 m
- Luwanjilo Hill · 1,884 m
- Chalangwa · 1,864 m
- Kiejo · 1,821 m
- Hunti Hill · 1,761 m
- Sanga Hill · 1,752 m
- Mpembe · 1,744 m
- Mwanzenga · 1,704 m
- Iwega Hill · 1,702 m
- Yonduli Mountain · 1,699 m
- Dunda · 1,669 m
- Kinywamwuma · 1,662 m
- Mawemira Hill · 1,652 m
- Kagambi Hill · 1,615 m
- Itewe · 1,600 m
- Chundu · 1,565 m

…and 29 more.

### Forests and nature

20 forest reserves.

- Chimala Scarp Forest Reserve
- Chuvwi Forest Reserve
- Ihoho Forest Reserve
- Irenga Forest Reserve
- Kabulo Forest Reserve
- Kiejo Forest Reserve
- Kitweli Forest Reserve
- Kyosa Forest Reserve
- Livingstone Forest Reserve
- Magoye Forest Reserve
- Masukulu Forest Reserve
- Mbeya Forest Reserve
- Mbeya Range Forest Reserve
- Mpara Local Authority Forest Reserve
- Ndugumia Local Authority Forest Reserve
- North Lupa Forest Reserve
- Poroto Ridge Forest Reserve
- Sawago Forest Reserve
- Umalila Forest Reserve
- Usafwa North Forest Reserve

### Getting around

7 airfields; 2 airports.

- Chimala
- Chivanjee
- Chunya
- Jongomero
- Mbarali
- Mbeya Airport
- Mzawa Northwest
- Piti
- Songwe Airport

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 Mbeya Region and the best time to visit

In Mbeya Region, the warmest month is Oct (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,115 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (248 mm) and the driest Sep (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 235 

Feb 21 189 

Mar 21 202 

Apr 21 104 

May 20 19 

Jun 18 4 

Jul 18 4 

Aug 20 2 

Sep 22 2 

Oct 24 20 

Nov 24 86 

Dec 22 248 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbeya Region

Places mapped inside Mbeya Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals35
- Banks27
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps23
- Hotels178
- Shopping malls1
- Schools940
- Colleges and universities39
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies63
- Restaurants37
- Police stations6
- Dental clinics1

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 Mbeya Region?In Tanzania
- What is the population of Mbeya Region?2,350,707 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbeya Region?About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbeya Region?About 62 people per km²
- What borders Mbeya Region?Iringa Region, Njombe Region, Singida Region, Songwe Region and Tabora Region
- What is there to see in Mbeya Region?Bombadier pub, Cross of Mbeye (I), Cross of Mbeye (II), Cross of Mbeye (III)
- What time zone is Mbeya Region in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbeya Region?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbeya Region?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Mbeya Region?Mbeya
- What is the highest point in Mbeya Region?Rungwe Mountain (2,953 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbeya Region?April to November
- How many hospitals are in Mbeya Region?35 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbeya Region?27 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mbeya Region?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbeya Region?23 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbeya Region?TZ12 (OCHA common operational dataset)