District · Morogoro Region # Kilombero District Kilombero District is a district of Tanzania in Morogoro Region. It had an estimated 505,955 people in 2020 on 13,550 km² (about 37 per km²). It is divided into 19 wards. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 252 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 505,955 people (2020) - 13,550 km² - 19 wards - 252 mapped services ## How many people live in Kilombero District? Kilombero District had an estimated 505,955 people in 2020 — 18.2% of Morogoro Region, 26th of 168 districts. There are 972 women for every 1,000 men (below the Morogoro Region figure of 985). Spread over 13,550 km², that is about 37 people per km², 137th of 168 districts. 39.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Morogoro Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. - 0–4 65,944 - 5–9 67,122 - 10–14 64,529 - 15–19 53,818 - 20–24 44,425 - 25–29 39,028 - 30–34 37,937 - 35–39 32,159 - 40–44 26,646 - 45–49 19,437 - 50–54 14,708 - 55–59 12,447 - 60–64 9,642 - 65–69 7,521 - 70–74 5,270 - 75–79 3,266 - 80+ 2,056 Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Kilombero District? Kilombero District lies in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. It borders 9 other districts: Kilolo District, Kilosa District, Liwale District, Morogoro District, Mufindi District, Njombe District, Rufiji District, Songea District and Ulanga District. By area it is the 17th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 19.3% of Morogoro Region. The centre of Kilombero District is about 267 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 267 km from Morogoro, the main town of Morogoro Region. The centre point is at 8.5619° S, 35.9983° 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 Kilombero District OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Kilombero District: 4 waterfalls; 3 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 attraction. - Njokamoni Waterfall · waterfall - Sanje · waterfall - Sanje (1st) · waterfall - Sanje Waterfall · waterfall - Iluma Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve - Magombera Nature Forest Reserve · nature reserve - Udzungwa Corridor · nature reserve - Mwanihana peak · viewpoint - Mikochi Mitatu · 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: Kilombero 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 - Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma 267 km ### Nearest railway station Chita (Chita), about 7.6 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:24). 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 Kilombero District | Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services | | Chisano | 404 | 3 | 7 | | Chita | 687 | 5 | 13 | | Idete | 707 | 7 | 11 | | Ifakara | 58 | 2 | 10 | | Kibaoni | 186 | 11 | 56 | | Kiberege | 459 | 9 | 10 | | Kidatu | 474 | 6 | 21 | | Kisawasawa | 4,005 | 4 | 4 | | Lumemo | 294 | 4 | 5 | | Mang'ula | 1,535 | 7 | 13 | | Masagati | 1,672 | 9 | 6 | | Mbingu | 181 | 6 | 13 | | Mchombe | 501 | 15 | 21 | | Mkula | 95 | 9 | 17 | | Mlimba | 528 | 16 | 20 | | Mofu | 322 | 3 | 6 | | Sanje | 105 | 4 | 11 | | Uchindile | 991 | 3 | 4 | | Utengule | 351 | 6 | 4 | 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 Kilombero District Open gazetteers list 122 villages, towns and localities in Kilombero District. The largest with a recorded population: Ifakara (205,843), Kidatu (37,542) and Mlimba (34,970). Settlements here lie between about 244 m and 976 m above sea level (median 296 m). - Boma ya Ulanga - Chamanga - Cherachimu - Chisano - Chisawe - Chita - Chombe - Gagaganga - Ichonde - Idete - Ifakara - Igima - Ihanga - Ihango - Ikule - Ikurumi - Ikwambe - Ikwambi - Ipinde - Irangi - Irole - Kalengakelu - Kamwene - Kanga - Kanolo - Kanyenja - Katindiuka - Katurukila - Kiberege - Kidatu - Kigora - Kikwawila - Kilama - Kilosa kwa Mtemera - Kingolowira - Kining'Ina - Kisawasawa - Kisegese - Lipangalala - Lipungi - Lugala - Lugoda - Lukamanga - Lukolongo - Lumemo - Lumumwu - Lungongole - Machipi - Magombera - Mahutanga - Makufwa - Manani - Mang'ula A - Mang'ula B - Mangula - Masagati - Matema - Matonera - Mbasa - Mbingu - Mbuga - Mchombe - Merera - Mfriga - Mgawsi - Mgeta - Mgudeni - Mgugwe - Mhelule - Michenga - Mifama - Mija - Mikoleko - Miwangani - Mkamba - Mkangawalo - Mkasu - Mkula - Mkusi - Mlabani - Mlange - Mlimba - Mlimba A - Mlimba B - Mngeta - Mofu - Mpanga - Mpofu - Msalise - Mshikamano - Msolwa - Msolwa station - Msolwa ujamaa - Msufini - Mtimba - Mwala - Mwaya - Namwawala - Ndevi - Ndundu - Ngalimila - Nganga Wala - Njage - Njagi - Pombwe - Ruipa - Sagamaganga - Siginali - Sole - Solulu - Sonjo - Sululu - Tanganyika - Taveta - Taweta - Tongora - Uchindile - Udagaji - Ulambo - Utengule - Viwanja Sitini - Viwanjastini Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Kilombero District Named natural and historic features inside Kilombero District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 46 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls. - Chiwa-Chiwa - Funga - Idete River - Ifakara River - Ihongolero - Ivimbi River - Keyeyeya - Kiberege - Kibirigu River - Kidete - Kihanzi River - Kimbwe - Kirama - Kitalawe - Kitete River - Kitindua - Kuli - Londo - Luhombero - Lukanga - Lumeno - Lumumwu - Luwegu River - Madaba River …and 24 more. ### Hills and mountains 5 hills; 2 mountains. - Karenga · 1,729 m - Chuge · 1,236 m - Kipurapura · 1,196 m - Mwanihana · 1,141 m - Ngondole · 669 m - Mbara · 403 m - Semawiwiti · 363 m ### Forests and nature 7 forest reserves. - Ihanga Local Authority Forest Reserve - Kalunga Forest Reserve - Masagati Forest Reserve - Matundu Forest Reserve - Mwanihana Forest Reserve - Njerere Forest Reserve - Nyanganje Forest Reserve ### Getting around 3 airfields. - Ifakara - Kihansi - Mngeta 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 Kilombero District and the best time to visit In Kilombero District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,415 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (270 mm) and the driest Aug (4 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 | 25 | 249 | | Feb | 25 | 214 | | Mar | 24 | 270 | | Apr | 24 | 213 | | May | 23 | 78 | | Jun | 22 | 27 | | Jul | 22 | 26 | | Aug | 23 | 4 | | Sep | 25 | 5 | | Oct | 27 | 28 | | Nov | 27 | 79 | | Dec | 26 | 222 | Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kilombero District Places mapped inside Kilombero District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals 6 - Banks 3 - Petrol pumps 4 - Hotels 11 - Schools 218 - Colleges and universities 4 - Cinemas 1 - Pharmacies 2 - Restaurants 2 - Police stations 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 Kilombero District? In Morogoro Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Kilombero District? 505,955 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kilombero District? About 20 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kilombero District? About 37 people per km² - What borders Kilombero District? Kilolo District, Kilosa District, Liwale District, Morogoro District, Mufindi District, Njombe District, Rufiji District, Songea District and Ulanga District - What is there to see in Kilombero District? Iluma Wildlife Management Area, Magombera Nature Forest Reserve, Mikochi Mitatu, Mwanihana peak - What time zone is Kilombero District in? UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kilombero District? Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Kilombero District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kilombero District? 122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kilombero District? Settlements lie between 244 m and 976 m - What is the highest point in Kilombero District? Karenga (1,729 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kilombero District? May to November - How many hospitals are in Kilombero District? 6 mapped - How many banks are in Kilombero District? 3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kilombero District? 4 mapped - What is the P-code of Kilombero District? TZ0503 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: District - Area: 13,549.6 km² - P-code: TZ0503 - Region: Morogoro Region --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/kilombero/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.