# Chunya District, Mbeya Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/ District · Mbeya Region # Chunya District Chunya District is a district of Tanzania in Mbeya Region. It had an estimated **398,156 people** in 2020 on 17,516 km² (about 23 per km²). It is divided into 16 wards. 85 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 88 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 398,156people (2020) - 17,516km² - 16wards - 88mapped services ## How many people live in Chunya District? Chunya District had an estimated **398,156 people** in 2020 — 16.9% of Mbeya Region, 45th of 168 districts. There are 951 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mbeya Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 17,516 km², that is about **23 people per km²**, 152nd of 168 districts. 44.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 19 across Mbeya Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people. 0–4 ****71,094** 5–9 ****58,163** 10–14 ****49,271** 15–19 ****42,410** 20–24 ****36,502** 25–29 ****31,232** 30–34 ****25,402** 35–39 ****20,897** 40–44 ****17,201** 45–49 ****14,527** 50–54 ****9,035** 55–59 ****7,148** 60–64 ****5,598** 65–69 ****3,998** 70–74 ****2,720** 75–79 ****1,706** 80+ ****1,252** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Chunya District? Chunya District lies in [Mbeya Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Iringa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/iringa/iringa/), [Manyoni District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/manyoni/), [Mbarali District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/mbarali/), [Mbeya District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/mbeya/), [Sikonge District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/) and [Songwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/songwe/). By area it is the 10th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 46.2% of [Mbeya Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/). The centre of Chunya District is about 315 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 122 km from Mbeya, the main town of Mbeya Region. The centre point is at 7.8046° S, 33.4063° 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 Chunya District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Chunya District: 1 nature reserve; 1 viewpoint. - Mdabulo Joint Village Lands Forest Reserve · nature reserve - Ujenzi-Chunya · viewpoint 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: Chunya 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 - Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya125 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 18:36). 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 Chunya District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chalangwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/chalangwa/) 182 4 6 [Chokaa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/chokaa/) 721 6 7 [Ifumbo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/ifumbo/) 209 9 3 [Itewe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/itewe/) 101 3 9 [Kambikatoto](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/kambikatoto/) 4,284 7 3 [Lupatingatinga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/lupatingatinga/) 596 6 10 [Luwalaje](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/luwalaje/) 2,860 8 2 [Mafyeko](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/mafyeko/) 4,154 8 2 [Makongorosi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/makongorosi/) 335 3 8 [Mamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/mamba/) 952 2 9 [Matundasi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/matundasi/) 416 5 4 [Matwiga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/matwiga/) 1,114 9 5 [Mbugani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/mbugani/) 209 4 6 [Mkola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/mkola/) 146 2 3 [Mtanila](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/mtanila/) 672 4 6 [Sangambi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/sangambi/) 569 7 5 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 Chunya District Open gazetteers list **85 villages, towns and localities** in Chunya District. The largest with a recorded population: Matundasi (26,073) and Makongolosi (23,787). Settlements here lie between about 910 m and 1,711 m above sea level (median 1,379 m). - Biti Manyanga - Chalangwa - Chunya - Dodoma - Godima - Gundu - Ibungu - Ifuma - Ifumbo - Igangwe - Igoma - Ihangi - Ikumbukwa - Ilogolo - Ilungu - Ipogoro - Isambwa - Isanga - Isangawana - Isenyela - Isewe - Itumba - Kalangali - Kambikatoto - Kampi Katoto - Kanonge - Kasanga - Kipampa - Kipembawe - Kitagalu - Kiwanja - Kungutas - Lupa Market - Lupatingatinga - Luwalaje - Lyeselo - Mafyeko - Majengo - Maji ya Moto - Makampi - Makoko - Makongolosi - Makuras - Mansega - Mantandi - Mapogoro - Masimba - Matopotopo - Matundasi - Matundasi A - Matundasi B - Mawelu - Mawoga - Mazimba - Mazimbo - Mbogo - Mbugani - Mbuyuni - Mdabulo - Mkanga - Mkanyamotos - Mkola - Mlangali - Mlimanjiwa - Mtanila - Mwakatemos - Mwambas - Mwiji - Nguilo - Ngululiro - Nkulu - Nkung'Ungu - Nkutano - Ntanila - Salimanis - Sangambi - Sawika - Sengambia - Shoga - Soweto - Thangu - Upendo - Usule - Vungwa - Zira 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 Chunya District Named natural and historic features inside Chunya District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 18 rivers and streams. - Ipogoro - Irambi - Itinde - Itumba - Kasanga - Kasanga North - Luiga - Lupa River - Marengamadu - Mawina - Mbilwa - Mpembe - Mwenge River - Nyonga - Nzingwa - Utamdi - Walige River - Zema ### Hills and mountains 26 hills. - Hunti Hill · 1,761 m - Mwanzenga · 1,704 m - Iwega Hill · 1,702 m - Dunda · 1,669 m - Mawemira Hill · 1,652 m - Kagambi Hill · 1,615 m - Itewe · 1,600 m - Ipito Hill · 1,557 m - Iwerianga · 1,547 m - Ngombwe · 1,529 m - Mambezi · 1,508 m - Masiana · 1,463 m - Itenge · 1,436 m - Ngulilo · 1,420 m - Jiwe · 1,416 m - Zongwe · 1,409 m - Manga · 1,394 m - Mamba · 1,363 m - Mtandi · 1,361 m - Mpangawe · 1,354 m - Ntumbi · 1,307 m - Ilundi · 1,286 m - Mapembe · 1,272 m - Njiwa · 1,266 m …and 2 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - North Lupa Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Piti 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 Chunya District and the best time to visit In Chunya District, the warmest month is Oct (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,059 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (233 mm) and the driest Jul (1 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 21 205 Feb 21 169 Mar 21 181 Apr 21 111 May 20 20 Jun 19 4 Jul 18 1 Aug 20 1 Sep 23 2 Oct 24 24 Nov 24 109 Dec 22 233 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chunya District Places mapped inside Chunya District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels2 - Schools84 - Colleges and universities2 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 Chunya District?In Mbeya Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Chunya District?398,156 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Chunya District?About 17 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Chunya District?About 23 people per km² - What borders Chunya District?Iringa District, Manyoni District, Mbarali District, Mbeya District, Sikonge District and Songwe District - What is there to see in Chunya District?Mdabulo Joint Village Lands Forest Reserve, Ujenzi-Chunya - What time zone is Chunya District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Chunya District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Chunya District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Chunya District?85 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Chunya District?Settlements lie between 910 m and 1,711 m - What is the highest point in Chunya District?Hunti Hill (1,761 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Chunya District?April to November - What is the P-code of Chunya District?TZ1201 (OCHA common operational dataset)