# Ilemela District, Mwanza Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/ District · Mwanza Region # Ilemela District Ilemela District is a district of Tanzania in Mwanza Region. It had an estimated **428,485 people** in 2020 on 255 km² (about 1,681 per km²). It is divided into 9 wards. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 337 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 428,485people (2020) - 255km² - 9wards - 337mapped services ## How many people live in Ilemela District? Ilemela District had an estimated **428,485 people** in 2020 — 11.7% of Mwanza Region, 35th of 168 districts. There are 1,024 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mwanza Region figure of 992). Spread over 255 km², that is about **1,681 people per km²**, 14th of 168 districts. 38.7% of people are children under 15 and 1.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 17 across Mwanza Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people. 0–4 ****61,707** 5–9 ****52,990** 10–14 ****51,007** 15–19 ****57,473** 20–24 ****49,075** 25–29 ****38,117** 30–34 ****31,953** 35–39 ****26,359** 40–44 ****19,692** 45–49 ****14,578** 50–54 ****8,527** 55–59 ****6,028** 60–64 ****4,283** 65–69 ****2,833** 70–74 ****1,818** 75–79 ****1,195** 80+ ****850** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Ilemela District? Ilemela District lies in [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other districts: [Magu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/) and [Nyamagana District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/). By area it is the 155th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 2.2% of [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/). The centre of Ilemela District is about 514 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 9.4 km from Mwanza, the main town of Mwanza Region. The centre point is at 2.4672° S, 32.9682° 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 Ilemela District OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Ilemela District: 5 viewpoints; 2 attractions; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 beach. - Akimi Sports Bar and Grill · museum - Pasha Beach · beach - Bridge · viewpoint - Jiwe Kuu/Dancing Rocks · viewpoint - Sadara Food Point · viewpoint - Serengeti road · viewpoint - Vanilla · viewpoint - Kangaye · attraction - UKUMBI WA MAMA BUZURUGA · attraction - Bukoba Ferry Disaster · monument 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: Ilemela 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 - Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza4.2 km - Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena256 km ### Nearest railway station Mwanza (Nyamagana), about 9.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:35) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 18:47). 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 Ilemela District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Bugogwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/bugogwa/) 73 10 16 [Buswelu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/buswelu/) 41 6 18 [Ilemela](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/ilemela/) 51 8 42 [Kirumba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/kirumba/) 4.4 3 55 [Kitangiri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/kitangiri/) 3.7 4 21 [Nyakato](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/nyakato/) 15 4 63 [Nyamanoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/nyamanoro/) 4.0 3 69 [Pasiansi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/pasiansi/) 8.2 3 44 [Sangabuye](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/sangabuye/) 55 11 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 Ilemela District Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Ilemela District. Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,188 m above sea level (median 1,147 m). - Buhyila - Bujingwa - Bujingwa Center - Busogwa - Buswelu - Buzuruga - Bwiru - Chamwenda - Ibanda - Igogwe - Igombe - Igumamoyo - Ihale - Ilemela - Ilemera - Iponyabugali - Isanzu - Isesa - Kabambo - Kabangaja - Kabusungu - Kahama - Kayenze - Kayenze Ndogo - Kibandani - Kilabela - Kilimahewa - Kiloleli - Kirumba - Kiseke - Kitangiri - Kitangiri 'B' - Kona ya Bwiru - Lubumba - Lukobe - Lumala Magharibi - Lutongo - Masemele - Medical Research - Mhonze - Mihama - Msumbiji - Nsumba - Nyafula - Nyamadoke - Nyamanoro - Nyamhongolo - Nyasaka - Pansiansi - Pasiansi - Sangabuye - Shibula 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 Ilemela District Named natural and historic features inside Ilemela District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Coast and islands 1 island; 1 headland. - Lutongo Point - Ndarua Island ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Nyasaka · 1,264 m - Ibaya · 1,215 m - Igaragara · 1,183 m ### Getting around 1 airport. - Mwanza Airport 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 Ilemela District and the best time to visit In Ilemela District, the warmest month is Sep (average 25 °C) and the coolest is May (23 °C). About 1,090 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (191 mm) and the driest Jul (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and May to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 88 Feb 24 77 Mar 24 140 Apr 23 144 May 23 72 Jun 23 18 Jul 24 12 Aug 25 32 Sep 25 56 Oct 25 123 Nov 23 191 Dec 23 136 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ilemela District Places mapped inside Ilemela District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals12 - Banks4 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels126 - Schools122 - Colleges and universities18 - Pharmacies18 - Restaurants24 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics1 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 Ilemela District?In Mwanza Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Ilemela District?428,485 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Ilemela District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Ilemela District?About 1,681 people per km² - What borders Ilemela District?Magu District and Nyamagana District - What is there to see in Ilemela District?Akimi Sports Bar and Grill, Bridge, Bukoba Ferry Disaster, Jiwe Kuu/Dancing Rocks - What time zone is Ilemela District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Ilemela District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Ilemela District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ilemela District?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ilemela District?Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,188 m - What is the highest point in Ilemela District?Nyasaka (1,264 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ilemela District?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Ilemela District?12 mapped - How many banks are in Ilemela District?4 mapped - How many ATMs are in Ilemela District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ilemela District?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Ilemela District?TZ1906 (OCHA common operational dataset)