District · Mbeya Region
# Mbeya Urban District

Mbeya Urban District is a district of Tanzania in Mbeya Region. It had an estimated 529,669 people in 2020 on 253 km² (about 2,096 per km²). Its main town is Mbeya. It is divided into 36 wards. 29 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 307 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 529,669 people (2020)
- 253 km²
- 36 wards
- 307 mapped services

## How many people live in Mbeya Urban District?

Mbeya Urban District had an estimated 529,669 people in 2020 — 22.5% of Mbeya Region, 20th of 168 districts. There are 1,048 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mbeya Region figure of 1,030). Spread over 253 km², that is about 2,096 people per km², 11th of 168 districts.

35.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Mbeya Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people.
- 0–4 66,970
- 5–9 59,459
- 10–14 62,962
- 15–19 73,888
- 20–24 67,212
- 25–29 49,465
- 30–34 38,811
- 35–39 30,590
- 40–44 22,949
- 45–49 18,366
- 50–54 11,551
- 55–59 9,451
- 60–64 6,523
- 65–69 4,957
- 70–74 3,215
- 75–79 2,043
- 80+ 1,257

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

## Where is Mbeya Urban District?

Mbeya Urban District lies in Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It borders 2 other districts: Mbarali District and Mbeya District. By area it is the 156th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 0.7% of Mbeya Region. The centre of Mbeya Urban District is about 393 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 2.8 km from Mbeya, the main town of Mbeya Region. The centre point is at 8.9054° S, 33.4750° 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 Mbeya Urban District

OpenStreetMap lists 17 named sights in Mbeya Urban District: 17 attractions.
- 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
- Start point for 15 Crosses · 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: Mbeya Urban 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
- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya 22 km

### Nearest railway station

Uyole (Itezi), about 6.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:22) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:57, sunset around 18:34).

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 Mbeya Urban District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Forest | 1.4 | 0 | 18 |
| Ghana | 0.7 | 0 | 2 |
| Iduda | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Iganjo | 6.2 | 1 | 3 |
| Iganzo | 6.2 | 0 | 6 |
| Igawilo | 4.7 | 0 | 4 |
| Ilemi | 7.6 | 0 | 4 |
| Ilomba | 13 | 4 | 8 |
| Isanga | 1.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Isyesye | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| Itagano | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Itende | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Itezi | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Itiji | 1.7 | 0 | 2 |
| Iwambi | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Iyela | 8.9 | 0 | 26 |
| Iyunga | 11 | 2 | 31 |
| Iziwa | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| Kalobe | 5.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Maanga | 0.4 | 0 | 7 |
| Mabatini | 0.6 | 0 | 5 |
| Maendeleo | 0.3 | 0 | 8 |
| Majengo | 0.4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mbalizi RD | 1.2 | 1 | 7 |
| Mwakibete | 7.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Mwansekwa | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| Mwasanga | 5.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Nonde | 1.4 | 0 | 1 |
| Nsalaga | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Nsoho | 2.9 | 4 | 2 |
| Nzovwe | 6.7 | 0 | 15 |
| Ruanda | 1.3 | 1 | 20 |
| Sinde | 0.6 | 0 | 3 |
| Sisimba | 4.0 | 0 | 69 |
| Tembela | 1.2 | 2 | 0 |
| Uyole | 12 | 0 | 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 Mbeya Urban District

Open gazetteers list 29 villages, towns and localities in Mbeya Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Mbeya (541,603). Settlements here lie between about 1,697 m and 2,079 m above sea level (median 1,859 m).
- Gombe
- Idunda
- Igamba
- Ikuti
- Ilomba
- Ilungu
- Imbega
- Ipompo
- Isengo
- Isoso
- Itagano
- Ituha
- Iwambi
- Luala
- Maziwa
- Mbeya
- Mbeya Peak
- Mengo
- Mtaa Wa Kilabuni
- Mwazumbo
- Nduguya
- Nsoho
- Nzege
- Reli
- Soweto Street
- Tembela
- Tonya
- Uyole
- Uzunguni

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbeya Urban District

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

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Kisimba

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.
- Mbeya Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Mbeya Airport

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 Mbeya Urban District and the best time to visit

In Mbeya Urban District, the warmest month is Nov (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 1,520 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (327 mm) and the driest Sep (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 17 | 314 |
| Feb | 18 | 242 |
| Mar | 18 | 271 |
| Apr | 17 | 147 |
| May | 16 | 34 |
| Jun | 13 | 12 |
| Jul | 13 | 13 |
| Aug | 14 | 8 |
| Sep | 16 | 3 |
| Oct | 18 | 30 |
| Nov | 19 | 118 |
| Dec | 18 | 327 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbeya Urban District

Places mapped inside Mbeya Urban District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 17
- Banks 19
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 18
- Hotels 57
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 124
- Colleges and universities 24
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 13
- Restaurants 29
- Police stations 2

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 Mbeya Urban District? In Mbeya Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Mbeya Urban District? 529,669 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbeya Urban District? About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbeya Urban District? About 2,096 people per km²
- What borders Mbeya Urban District? Mbarali District and Mbeya District
- What is there to see in Mbeya Urban District? Bombadier pub, Cross of Mbeye (I), Cross of Mbeye (II), Cross of Mbeye (III)
- What time zone is Mbeya Urban District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbeya Urban District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbeya Urban District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbeya Urban District? 29 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbeya Urban District? Settlements lie between 1,697 m and 2,079 m
- What is the best time to visit Mbeya Urban District? May to November
- How many hospitals are in Mbeya Urban District? 17 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbeya Urban District? 19 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mbeya Urban District? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mbeya Urban District? 18 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbeya Urban District? TZ1208 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 252.7 km²
- P-code: TZ1208
- Region: Mbeya Region
- Main town: Mbeya

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