# Nanyumbu District, Mtwara Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/ District · Mtwara Region # Nanyumbu District Nanyumbu District is a district of Tanzania in Mtwara Region. It had an estimated **175,212 people** in 2020 on 5,206 km² (about 34 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 103 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 117 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 175,212people (2020) - 5,206km² - 14wards - 117mapped services ## How many people live in Nanyumbu District? Nanyumbu District had an estimated **175,212 people** in 2020 — 12.0% of Mtwara Region, 134th of 168 districts. There are 1,049 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mtwara Region figure of 1,081). Spread over 5,206 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 138th of 168 districts. 40.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 22 across Mtwara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 84 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,163** 5–9 ****24,608** 10–14 ****21,908** 15–19 ****14,843** 20–24 ****13,491** 25–29 ****12,571** 30–34 ****11,673** 35–39 ****10,814** 40–44 ****9,586** 45–49 ****6,967** 50–54 ****6,017** 55–59 ****4,820** 60–64 ****4,235** 65–69 ****3,430** 70–74 ****2,424** 75–79 ****1,607** 80+ ****1,055** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Nanyumbu District? Nanyumbu District lies in [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Masasi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/), [Masasi Township Authority District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi-township-authority/), [Nachingwea District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/nachingwea/) and [Tunduru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/tunduru/). By area it is the 57th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 29.2% of [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/). The centre of Nanyumbu District is about 616 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 215 km from Mtwara, the main town of Mtwara Region. The centre point is at 11.0506° S, 38.3857° 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 Nanyumbu District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Nanyumbu District: 1 attraction; 1 nature reserve. - Lukwika Game Reserve · nature reserve - Lukwìka Forest Resrve · attraction 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: Nanyumbu 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) · Mtwara212 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:42, 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 Nanyumbu District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chipuputa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/chipuputa/) 259 5 8 [Likokona](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/likokona/) 475 5 11 [Lumesule](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/lumesule/) 360 7 6 [Mangaka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/mangaka/) 161 7 13 [Maratani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/maratani/) 181 4 4 [Masuguru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/masuguru/) 442 4 4 [Mikangaula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/mikangaula/) 224 13 11 [Mkonona](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/mkonona/) 663 9 8 [Mnanje](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/mnanje/) 128 4 6 [Nandete](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/nandete/) 238 7 7 [Nangomba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/nangomba/) 274 4 5 [Nanyumbu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/nanyumbu/) 557 9 14 [Napacho](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/napacho/) 865 18 11 [Sengenya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/nanyumbu/sengenya/) 380 8 9 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 Nanyumbu District Open gazetteers list **103 villages, towns and localities** in Nanyumbu District. The largest with a recorded population: Nangomba (23,028) and Masuguru (7,946). Settlements here lie between about 172 m and 405 m above sea level (median 320 m). - Adawani - Chang'Ombe - Changwale - Chigweje - Chilunda - Chipunda - Chipuputa - Chitowe - Chitwangule - Chivirikiti - Chungu - Holola - Kamundi - Kamungi - Kawera - Kazamoyo - Kilosa - Likokona - Lipupu - Lowasa - Lugo - Lukula - Lukumbi - Lukwamba - Lukwika - Lumesule - Makanya - Makongondera - Malema - Manema - Maneme - Mangaka - Mara - Maratani - Marumba village - Masuguru - Maswera - Masyalele - Mbate - Mburusa - Mburuza - Mbuyuni - Mchangani A - Mchenjeuka - Mchundi - Mdibwa - Michiga - Mikangaula - Mikuva - Minje - Mitonga - Mitumbati - Mkapunda, Nandembo - Mkohora - Mkonona - Mkumbaru - Mkumbura - Mkuula - Mnanje B - Mnazi Mmoja - Mnonia - Mpombe - Mpwahia - Msinyasi - Mtalikachau - Mtawa - Mtimbo - Mtokora - Nachiura - Nahawara - Nahimba - Nahupa - Nakole - Nakopi - Namaguluvi - Namasiga - Namasogo - Namatumbusi - Nambela - Namijati - Namisonga - Nandembo - Nanderu - Nandete - Nangaramo - Nangomba - Nangua - Nanyumbu - Napacho - Narupara - Nauru - Nawaje - Ndechela - Nderakajo - Ndwika - Ndwika Ii - Ngupe - Nihale - Njisa - Ruanda - Sengenya - Sengwa - Ulanga 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 Nanyumbu District Named natural and historic features inside Nanyumbu District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams. - Chimbo - Lukwamba River - Lumesule River - Ruanda ### Hills and mountains 24 hills. - Mtimbo · 439 m - Mhugaro · 402 m - Chiwire · 389 m - Lisola · 375 m - Mwamba · 357 m - Nambamba · 337 m - Majeja · 336 m - Imasho · 323 m - Chachaga · 322 m - Chitwangule · 321 m - Chiungo · 319 m - Mkurura · 316 m - Mausha · 314 m - Sengwa · 314 m - Majeje · 306 m - Namitende · 291 m - Chiwirikiti · 284 m - Nambingu · 283 m - Chilunda · 281 m - Malombe · 273 m - Mtandi · 268 m - Minje · 264 m - Mkoma · 264 m - Namalowe · 236 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Ndechela 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 Nanyumbu District and the best time to visit In Nanyumbu District, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jun (22 °C). About 1,366 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (284 mm) and the driest Sep (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 26 284 Feb 25 236 Mar 25 262 Apr 24 217 May 23 42 Jun 22 15 Jul 22 8 Aug 24 10 Sep 26 7 Oct 28 46 Nov 29 55 Dec 27 184 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nanyumbu District Places mapped inside Nanyumbu District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals4 - Hotels2 - Schools110 - 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 Nanyumbu District?In Mtwara Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Nanyumbu District?175,212 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Nanyumbu District?About 20 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Nanyumbu District?About 34 people per km² - What borders Nanyumbu District?Masasi District, Masasi Township Authority District, Nachingwea District and Tunduru District - What is there to see in Nanyumbu District?Lukwika Game Reserve, Lukwìka Forest Resrve - What time zone is Nanyumbu District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Nanyumbu District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Nanyumbu District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nanyumbu District?103 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nanyumbu District?Settlements lie between 172 m and 405 m - What is the highest point in Nanyumbu District?Mtimbo (439 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nanyumbu District?May to October - How many hospitals are in Nanyumbu District?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Nanyumbu District?TZ0906 (OCHA common operational dataset)