District · Morogoro Region
# Ulanga District

Ulanga District is a district of Tanzania in Morogoro Region. It had an estimated 349,526 people in 2020 on 23,478 km² (about 15 per km²). It is divided into 24 wards. 130 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 132 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 349,526 people (2020)
- 23,478 km²
- 24 wards
- 132 mapped services

## How many people live in Ulanga District?

Ulanga District had an estimated 349,526 people in 2020 — 12.6% of Morogoro Region, 65th of 168 districts. There are 970 women for every 1,000 men (below the Morogoro Region figure of 985). Spread over 23,478 km², that is about 15 people per km², 158th of 168 districts.

42.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Morogoro Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 84 children and older people.
- 0–4 52,022
- 5–9 50,038
- 10–14 46,104
- 15–19 37,288
- 20–24 30,025
- 25–29 26,553
- 30–34 23,304
- 35–39 19,733
- 40–44 16,516
- 45–49 12,627
- 50–54 9,444
- 55–59 7,622
- 60–64 6,403
- 65–69 4,993
- 70–74 3,425
- 75–79 2,231
- 80+ 1,198

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

## Where is Ulanga District?

Ulanga District lies in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other districts: Kilombero District, Liwale District, Namtumbo District and Songea District. By area it is the 5th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 33.4% of Morogoro Region. The centre of Ulanga District is about 334 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 272 km from Morogoro, the main town of Morogoro Region. The centre point is at 9.0432° S, 36.6341° 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 Ulanga District

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ulanga District: 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint.
- Kilombero Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Nyerere National Park · nature reserve
- Mhenge Scarp Viewpoint · viewpoint

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: Ulanga 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 (#####)

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:21).

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 Ulanga District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Biro | 306 | 7 | 3 |
| Chirombola | 67 | 5 | 5 |
| Euga | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Ilonga | 3,835 | 4 | 3 |
| Iragua | 708 | 7 | 7 |
| Isongo | 114 | 2 | 2 |
| Itete | 674 | 9 | 6 |
| Kichangani | 1,015 | 6 | 4 |
| Kilosa kwa Mpepo | 4,185 | 2 | 1 |
| Lukande | 2,249 | 8 | 6 |
| Lupiro | 511 | 4 | 5 |
| Mahenge | 5.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malinyi | 442 | 21 | 18 |
| Mbuga | 5,023 | 10 | 13 |
| Minepa | 980 | 7 | 11 |
| Msogezi | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| Mtimbira | 302 | 7 | 9 |
| Mwaya | 93 | 4 | 3 |
| Ngoheranga | 384 | 6 | 5 |
| Ruaha | 263 | 1 | 0 |
| Sali | 265 | 1 | 1 |
| Sofi | 960 | 11 | 8 |
| Usangule | 462 | 2 | 1 |
| Vigoi | 268 | 5 | 14 |

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 Ulanga District

Open gazetteers list 130 villages, towns and localities in Ulanga District. The largest with a recorded population: Malinyi (27,041), Lupiro (11,430), Mtimbira (11,122) and Mahenge (7,768). Settlements here lie between about 252 m and 1,057 m above sea level (median 304 m).
- Alabama
- Alyhanya
- Biro
- Butu
- Chakano
- Chera
- Chigandugandu
- Chihi
- Chikuti
- Chilombola
- Chirombola
- Clalula
- Ebuyu
- Epanko
- Euga
- Fimbo
- Gombe
- Idunda
- Ifema
- Igata
- Igaua
- Igawa
- Igota
- Iguloka
- Igumbiro
- Igwachu
- Ihango
- Ihowanja
- Ikangao
- Ikungua
- Ikwacho
- Ilonga
- Inanga
- Ipera
- Ipera Asilia
- Iputi
- Iragua
- Isongo
- Isyaga
- Itete
- Kalangakero
- Kaporoma
- Kataketa
- Kazimoto
- Ketaketa
- Kichangani
- Kichingani
- Kidugalo
- Kigombe
- Kikalala
- Kilosa kwa Mpepo
- Kipenyo
- Kipingo
- Kiswago
- Kitonga
- Kituti
- Kivukoni
- Kiwale
- Kotakota
- Kwa Moyo
- Libali
- Liberanga
- Lugala
- Luhombero
- Lukande
- Lupiro
- Lupunga
- Mabanda
- Madabadaba
- Madibira
- Magereza
- Mahenge
- Majiji
- Makalakatu
- Makanga
- Makelele
- Malinyi
- Mavimba
- Mbagula
- Mbalinyi
- Mbangala
- Mbingu
- Mbuga
- Mbuyuni
- Mchangani
- Mdambati
- Mdindo
- Mgolo
- Milemba
- Milola
- Minepa
- Misegesi
- Mjimwema
- Mkasu
- Mohamed Goha
- Mongo
- Mpapalar
- Msenga
- Msita
- Msogezi
- Mtimbira
- Mtukula
- Munga
- Mwaya
- Mzelezi
- Nakafulu
- Namhanga
- Nawigo
- Ngalimira
- Ngoheranga
- Ngombi
- Ngombo
- Ngongwa
- Ngoulanga
- Njiwa
- Njiwa Juu
- Njiwa Kati
- Njogonjwa
- Nkongo
- Nyamhanga
- Omari Nyama
- Ruaha
- Rufiri
- Sali
- Sofi
- Sofi Majiji
- Sofi Mission
- Tanga
- Uponera
- Usangule

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ulanga District

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

### Water

42 rivers and streams.
- Farua
- Igugu
- Ihanga
- Illongu
- Kisima
- Lidete
- Ligombe
- Lufile River
- Luhira River
- Lukandi
- Luri
- Luri River
- Lusesa
- Malongwe
- Matisi
- Matunda
- Mbalu
- Mchilipa
- Mdanda
- Mgulungulu
- Mihangalaya River
- Mitondo
- Miwasi River
- Mkupehi

…and 18 more.

### Hills and mountains

18 hills; 1 valley.
- Chikweta · 1,335 m
- Ligamba · 1,113 m
- Ligamba ya Sofi · 944 m
- Irome · 783 m
- Letungulu · 704 m
- Miniha · 672 m
- Bemba · 662 m
- Mahogo · 647 m
- Liompolo · 567 m
- Mjupe · 559 m
- Namadegi · 436 m
- Ipalanganga · 372 m
- Nyamhuanga · 328 m
- Humburu · 322 m
- Guikonde · 309 m
- Hombola · 297 m
- Waiganshe · 290 m
- Kilombero Valley · 274 m
- Kisbaki Hill · 250 m

### Forests and nature

9 forest reserves.
- Kwiro Forest Reserve
- Luhombero Luwegu Rivers Forest Reserve
- Mahenge Scarp Forest Reserve
- Muhulu Forest Reserve
- Myoe Forest Reserve
- Mzelezi Forest Reserve
- Nambiga Forest Reserve
- Ngindo Forest Reserve
- Sali Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Lugala

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 Ulanga District and the best time to visit

In Ulanga District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,129 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (233 mm) and the driest Aug (2 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 | 216 |
| Feb | 24 | 169 |
| Mar | 24 | 233 |
| Apr | 24 | 172 |
| May | 23 | 34 |
| Jun | 22 | 4 |
| Jul | 22 | 3 |
| Aug | 24 | 2 |
| Sep | 26 | 4 |
| Oct | 27 | 35 |
| Nov | 28 | 68 |
| Dec | 26 | 188 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ulanga District

Places mapped inside Ulanga District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 6
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 2
- Schools 116
- Colleges and universities 2
- Restaurants 3
- 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 Ulanga District? In Morogoro Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Ulanga District? 349,526 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ulanga District? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ulanga District? About 15 people per km²
- What borders Ulanga District? Kilombero District, Liwale District, Namtumbo District and Songea District
- What is there to see in Ulanga District? Kilombero Game Reserve, Mhenge Scarp Viewpoint, Nyerere National Park
- What time zone is Ulanga District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Ulanga District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Ulanga District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ulanga District? 130 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ulanga District? Settlements lie between 252 m and 1,057 m
- What is the highest point in Ulanga District? Chikweta (1,335 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ulanga District? May to November
- How many hospitals are in Ulanga District? 6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ulanga District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ulanga District? TZ0504 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 23,477.7 km²
- P-code: TZ0504
- Region: Morogoro Region

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