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

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

District · Mtwara Region 

# Newala District

Newala District is a district of Tanzania in Mtwara Region. It had an estimated **234,644 people** in 2020 on 1,954 km² (about 120 per km²). It is divided into 28 wards. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 157 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 234,644people (2020)
- 1,954km²
- 28wards
- 157mapped services

## How many people live in Newala District?

Newala District had an estimated **234,644 people** in 2020 — 16.1% of Mtwara Region, 111th of 168 districts. There are 1,130 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mtwara Region figure of 1,081). Spread over 1,954 km², that is about **120 people per km²**, 75th of 168 districts.

36.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 22 across Mtwara Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****29,556**

5–9 ****27,064**

10–14 ****27,986**

15–19 ****20,530**

20–24 ****17,073**

25–29 ****15,430**

30–34 ****16,128**

35–39 ****14,521**

40–44 ****13,626**

45–49 ****10,903**

50–54 ****9,092**

55–59 ****8,783**

60–64 ****7,092**

65–69 ****7,075**

70–74 ****4,627**

75–79 ****3,176**

80+ ****1,982**

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

## Where is Newala District?

Newala District lies in [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Lindi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/lindi/), [Masasi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi/), [Masasi Township Authority District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/masasi-township-authority/) and [Tandahimba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/tandahimba/). By area it is the 107th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 11.0% of [Mtwara Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/). The centre of Newala District is about 636 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 110 km from Mtwara, the main town of Mtwara Region. The centre point is at 10.7010° S, 39.2749° 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).

## Know before you go: Newala 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) · Mtwara107 km
- Pemba Airport (POL) · Pemba289 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 18:07).

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 Newala District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Chihangu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/chihangu/) 65 4 6 

[Chilangala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/chilangala/) 248 10 8 

[Chitekete](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/chitekete/) 48 4 3 

[Chiwonga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/chiwonga/) 62 3 5 

[Kitangari](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/kitangari/) 65 5 8 

[Luchindu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/luchindu/) 57 2 10 

[Makonga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/makonga/) 52 5 6 

[Makote](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/makote/) 40 4 7 

[Makukwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/makukwe/) 43 4 4 

[Malatu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/malatu/) 72 3 5 

[Maputi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/maputi/) 88 5 7 

[Mchemo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mchemo/) 83 7 7 

[Mcholi I](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mcholi-i/) 91 5 8 

[Mcholi II](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mcholi-ii/) 42 4 5 

[Mdimba MpeleMpele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mdimba-mpelempele/) 36 5 3 

[Mkoma II](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mkoma-ii/) 107 2 6 

[Mkunya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mkunya/) 40 8 3 

[Mkwedu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mkwedu/) 48 5 5 

[Mnekachi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mnekachi/) 61 2 3 

[Mnyambe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mnyambe/) 125 6 7 

[Mtonya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mtonya/) 40 6 7 

[Mtopwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mtopwa/) 58 2 4 

[Mtunguru](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/mtunguru/) 61 2 4 

[Nakahako](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/nakahako/) 68 5 3 

[Nambali](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/nambali/) 82 5 5 

[Namiyonga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/namiyonga/) 40 5 6 

[Nandwahi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/nandwahi/) 68 5 6 

[Nanguruwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mtwara/newala/nanguruwe/) 63 6 6 

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 Newala District

Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in Newala District. The largest with a recorded population: Newala Kisimani (38,099), Newala (34,862), Luchingu (25,145) and Kitangari (10,956). Settlements here lie between about 64 m and 880 m above sea level (median 607 m).

- Aman
- Chidya
- Chihanga
- Chihangu
- Chihwindi
- Chikalopolo
- Chikunda Lubido
- Chikwaya
- Chionga
- Chipitu
- Chitandi
- Chitekete
- Chitenda
- Chiule
- Chiwambo Juu
- Chiwata
- Chiwonga
- Chiyangatwane
- Idamnole
- Imani
- Kihanga
- Kipimi
- Kirumba
- Kisiwani
- Kitangari
- Kitangari Mazoezi
- Kiuta
- Legeza
- Lengo
- Lidumbe
- Likuna
- Lingana
- Luchemi
- Luchingu
- Madukani
- Magombo
- Magumchila
- Magumuchila
- Mahoha
- Mahumbika
- Majembe
- Majimaji
- Makonga
- Makongonda
- Makote
- Makukwe
- Malatu
- Mandala
- Mandumba
- Mangombya
- Mapili
- Maputi
- Mbembele
- Mbonde
- Mcholi
- Mchori Godown
- Mdimba
- Mikalango
- Mikumbi
- Minjale
- Minjare
- Mitahu
- Mitema
- Miyuyu
- Mjembe
- Mkalenda
- Mkole
- Mkoma
- Mkongi
- Mkululu
- Mkunya
- Mkwedu
- Mmulunga
- Mnali
- Mnanje
- Mnauja
- Mnauya
- Mnolela
- Mnyambachi
- Mnyambe
- Mnyengachi
- Mnyeu
- Mpalu
- Mpwapwa
- Mtangalanga
- Mtongwele
- Mtongwele Chini
- Mtopwa
- Mtunguru
- Mwoneka
- Nahama
- Nakahako
- Nakahaku
- Namangudu
- Nambali
- Nambunga
- Namiyonga
- Namkonda 2
- Nanchomwa
- Nandeda
- Nandwahi
- Nangondi
- Nangudyani
- Nangwala
- Nanyonda
- Nasui
- Nawanga
- Newala
- Newala Kisimani
- Ngalu
- Ngongo
- Pa Ulaya
- Rahaleo
- Samora
- Sokoni
- Tawala
- Tengulengu
- Tengutengu
- Tunduru
- Tuvene
- Twiyangatane
- Vihokoli

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 Newala District

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

### Water

2 lakes.

- Lake Lipelwe
- Lake Mpwapwa

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 Newala District and the best time to visit

In Newala District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 1,402 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (268 mm) and the driest Jul (12 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 25 268 

Feb 25 238 

Mar 24 257 

Apr 24 218 

May 22 55 

Jun 21 17 

Jul 21 12 

Aug 23 18 

Sep 25 16 

Oct 26 64 

Nov 27 62 

Dec 26 177 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Newala District

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

- Hospitals3
- Schools154

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 Newala District?In Mtwara Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Newala District?234,644 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Newala District?About 24 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Newala District?About 120 people per km²
- What borders Newala District?Lindi District, Masasi District, Masasi Township Authority District and Tandahimba District
- What time zone is Newala District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Newala District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Newala District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Newala District?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Newala District?Settlements lie between 64 m and 880 m
- What is the best time to visit Newala District?May to November
- How many hospitals are in Newala District?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Newala District?TZ0902 (OCHA common operational dataset)