# Masasi District, Mtwara Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/

District · Mtwara Region 

# Masasi District

Masasi District is a district of Tanzania in Mtwara Region. It had an estimated **281,236 people** in 2020 on 4,010 km² (about 70 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 148 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 171 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 281,236people (2020)
- 4,010km²
- 22wards
- 171mapped services

## How many people live in Masasi District?

Masasi District had an estimated **281,236 people** in 2020 — 19.3% of Mtwara Region, 91st of 168 districts. There are 1,045 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mtwara Region figure of 1,081). Spread over 4,010 km², that is about **70 people per km²**, 104th of 168 districts.

38.2% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 22 across Mtwara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.

0–4 ****37,524**

5–9 ****35,010**

10–14 ****34,876**

15–19 ****24,777**

20–24 ****22,004**

25–29 ****19,518**

30–34 ****18,935**

35–39 ****17,701**

40–44 ****16,021**

45–49 ****12,641**

50–54 ****9,849**

55–59 ****8,759**

60–64 ****7,220**

65–69 ****6,497**

70–74 ****4,606**

75–79 ****3,309**

80+ ****1,989**

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

## Where is Masasi District?

Masasi District lies in [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Lindi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/lindi/), [Masasi Township Authority District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi-township-authority/), [Nachingwea District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/), [Nanyumbu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/), [Newala District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/) and [Ruangwa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/ruangwa/). By area it is the 68th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 22.5% of [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/). The centre of Masasi District is about 592 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 159 km from Mtwara, the main town of Mtwara Region. The centre point is at 10.5767° S, 38.7629° 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 Masasi District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Masasi District: 1 nature reserve.

- Msanjesi Game Reserve · nature reserve

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: Masasi 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

- Mtwara Airport (MYW) · Mtwara157 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 18:10).

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 Masasi District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Chigugu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/chigugu/) 144 7 9 

[Chikolopola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/chikolopola/) 82 6 5 

[Chiungutwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/chiungutwa/) 166 10 9 

[Chiwale](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/chiwale/) 184 3 7 

[Chiwata](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/chiwata/) 83 1 5 

[Lipumburu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/lipumburu/) 546 7 10 

[Lukuledi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/lukuledi/) 160 9 10 

[Lulindi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/lulindi/) 55 7 7 

[Mbuyuni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mbuyuni/) 151 9 6 

[Mchauru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mchauru/) 276 12 7 

[Mkululu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mkululu/) 82 8 5 

[Mkundi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mkundi/) 81 3 7 

[Mlingula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mlingula/) 94 5 5 

[Mnavira](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mnavira/) 203 6 7 

[Mpanyani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mpanyani/) 103 4 4 

[Mwena](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/mwena/) 130 8 17 

[Namajani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/namajani/) 108 5 8 

[Namalenga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/namalenga/) 87 7 7 

[Namatutwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/namatutwe/) 637 11 9 

[Nanganga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/nanganga/) 302 14 15 

[Nanjota](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/nanjota/) 103 5 7 

[Sindano](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/sindano/) 231 4 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 Masasi District

Open gazetteers list **148 villages, towns and localities** in Masasi District. The largest with a recorded population: Lukuledi (29,699), Chiungutwa (12,764), Namalenga (11,204) and Lulindi (7,807). Settlements here lie between about 100 m and 734 m above sea level (median 295 m).

- Akumawale
- Bondeni
- Chigawe
- Chigugu
- Chikoweti
- Chikundi
- Chikunja
- Chikunja A
- Chilangala
- Chilimba
- Chingulungulu
- Chinmongwe
- Chipite
- Chiroro
- Chiungutwa
- Chiwale
- Chiwambo
- Elimu
- Huwe
- Kalangwale
- Kalipinde
- Kidau
- Kilimanihewa
- Kivukoni
- Lichehe
- Likwachu
- Lilala
- Liloya
- Lipumburu
- Liputu
- Luagala
- Luatala
- Lukohe
- Lukuledi
- Lulemba
- Lulindi
- Lupaso
- Lusonje
- Machenya
- Majembe Ndago
- Makanyama
- Makong'onda
- Mandiwa
- Maparawe
- Masiku
- Matogoro
- Matola
- Maugura
- Mbaju
- Mbemba
- Mbugo
- Mbuyuni
- Mchauru
- Mchonda
- Mesaula
- Mfuto
- Miba
- Miesi
- Mihima
- Mijelejele
- Milunda
- Mipande
- Mirewe
- Misechela
- Mitesa
- Mitonji
- Miungo
- Miwale
- Mjembe
- Mkachima
- Mkalapa
- Mkang'u
- Mkangaula
- Mkaseka
- Mkoma
- Mkoo
- Mkoripo
- Mkoropola
- Mkuchika
- Mkumbululu
- Mkundi Amani
- Mkungu
- Mkwapa
- Mlingula
- Mnavira
- Mnolela
- Mnopwe
- Mpanyani
- Mpeta
- Mpulima
- Mraushi
- Msanga
- Msikisi
- Mtengula
- Mtojo
- Mujira
- Mumburu A
- Mumburu B
- Muungano
- Mvita
- Mwambao
- Mwanona
- Mwena
- Mwitika
- Nagaga
- Nahinga
- Nakachindu
- Nakalala
- Nakalola
- Nakarara
- Namahinga
- Namajani
- Namalenga
- Namaputa
- Namatutwe
- Namaunya
- Nambawala
- Nambawara
- Nambaya
- Nambunda
- Namichi
- Namihungo
- Namombwe
- Namtula
- Namyomyo
- Nanditi
- Nangoma
- Nangomwa
- Nangoo
- Nanjota
- Nanyindwa
- Napata
- Nasindi
- Ndanda
- Ndibwa
- Ndwika Chini
- Ngalole
- Njawara
- Nunguru
- Nyumululu
- Rivango
- Rutando
- Sindano
- Syenjela
- Tuungane
- Ulungu
- Umati
- Utimbe

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 Masasi District

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Katipindi
- Lulindi
- Mbangala River
- Mchauru
- Miesi
- Mjembe
- Mkoo
- Mwiti River
- Nakarara

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Chihula · 426 m
- Mkwera · 394 m
- Huwe · 281 m
- Chilimba · 246 m
- Mbarawala · 230 m
- Namainyo · 229 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.

- Mchonda Forest Reserve
- Nagaga Forest Reserve

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 Masasi District and the best time to visit

In Masasi District, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,370 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (267 mm) and the driest Sep (10 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 25 267 

Feb 25 240 

Mar 25 248 

Apr 24 229 

May 23 48 

Jun 21 13 

Jul 21 11 

Aug 23 13 

Sep 25 10 

Oct 27 60 

Nov 28 60 

Dec 27 171 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Masasi District

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

- Hospitals11
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools155
- Colleges and universities1
- Police stations1

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 Masasi District?In Mtwara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Masasi District?281,236 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Masasi District?About 22 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Masasi District?About 70 people per km²
- What borders Masasi District?Lindi District, Masasi Township Authority District, Nachingwea District, Nanyumbu District, Newala District and Ruangwa District
- What is there to see in Masasi District?Msanjesi Game Reserve
- What time zone is Masasi District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Masasi District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Masasi District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Masasi District?148 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Masasi District?Settlements lie between 100 m and 734 m
- What is the highest point in Masasi District?Chihula (426 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Masasi District?May to November
- How many hospitals are in Masasi District?11 mapped
- How many banks are in Masasi District?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Masasi District?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Masasi District?TZ0903 (OCHA common operational dataset)