# Magu District, Mwanza Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/ District · Mwanza Region # Magu District Magu District is a district of Tanzania in Mwanza Region. It had an estimated **370,502 people** in 2020 on 1,519 km² (about 244 per km²). It is divided into 18 wards. 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 282 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 370,502people (2020) - 1,519km² - 18wards - 282mapped services ## How many people live in Magu District? Magu District had an estimated **370,502 people** in 2020 — 10.1% of Mwanza Region, 57th of 168 districts. There are 997 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mwanza Region figure of 992). Spread over 1,519 km², that is about **244 people per km²**, 41st of 168 districts. 47.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 17 across Mwanza Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 101 children and older people. 0–4 ****66,745** 5–9 ****58,289** 10–14 ****50,958** 15–19 ****41,251** 20–24 ****31,384** 25–29 ****23,733** 30–34 ****20,915** 35–39 ****18,092** 40–44 ****15,589** 45–49 ****12,973** 50–54 ****8,895** 55–59 ****5,793** 60–64 ****5,313** 65–69 ****3,975** 70–74 ****3,122** 75–79 ****1,993** 80+ ****1,482** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Magu District? Magu District lies in [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 8 other districts: [Bariadi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/bariadi/), [Busega District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/), [Ilemela District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/), [Itilima District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/itilima/), [Kwimba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/kwimba/), [Maswa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/maswa/), [Misungwi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/misungwi/) and [Nyamagana District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/). By area it is the 113th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 13.1% of [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/). The centre of Magu District is about 474 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 55 km from Mwanza, the main town of Mwanza Region. The centre point is at 2.6091° S, 33.3845° 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 Magu District OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Magu District: 1 museum; 1 viewpoint. - Sukuma Museum · museum - Network Tower · viewpoint 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: Magu 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) · Mwanza53 km - Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena225 km ### Nearest railway station Bukwimba (Nkalalo), about 21 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:33) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:45). 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 Magu District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Bujashi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/bujashi/) 86 4 13 [Bukandwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/bukandwe/) 60 6 18 [Jinjimili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/jinjimili/) 83 7 4 [Kahangara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/kahangara/) 105 10 9 [Kisesa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/kisesa/) 65 7 128 [Kitongo Sim](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/kitongo-sim/) 56 5 7 [Kongolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/kongolo/) 65 5 5 [Lubugu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/lubugu/) 108 7 6 [Lutale](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/lutale/) 40 3 5 [Magu Mjini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/magu-mjini/) 22 7 13 [Mwamabanza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/mwamabanza/) 52 3 3 [Mwamanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/mwamanga/) 112 5 9 [Ng'haya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/ng-haya/) 152 6 7 [Nkungulu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/nkungulu/) 145 7 7 [Nyanguge](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/nyanguge/) 53 4 11 [Nyigogo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/nyigogo/) 94 7 22 [Shishani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/shishani/) 110 7 6 [Sukuma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/sukuma/) 113 5 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 Magu District Open gazetteers list **97 villages, towns and localities** in Magu District. The largest with a recorded population: Magu (35,000), Kisesa (30,000), Kihangara (19,082) and Nyanguge (10,746). Settlements here lie between about -1 m and 1,306 m above sea level (median 1,183 m). - Bubinza - Bugabu - Bugando - Bugatu - Buhumbi - Bujora - Bukandwe - Bundilia - Bundilya - Butimba - Chabula - Chandulu - Igekemaja - Igogo - Igokelo - Igoma - Igombe - Ihale - Ihayabuyaga - Ihayabuyaga B - Ihushi - Ijinga - Ilungu - Inolelo - Isandula - Isangijo - Isolo - Itandula - Itumbili - Jinjimili - Kabale - Kabila - Kahangara - Kanenwa - Kayenze B - Kigangama - Kihangara - Kilimo - Kinango - Kipeja - Kisabo - Kisesa - Kisesa 'A' - Kisesa 'B' - Kishiri B - Kitongo - Kitongo Sima - Kitumba - Kitumba B - Kongolo - Kulicha - Langi - Lubugu - Lugeye - Lumeji - Lutale - Magu - Mahaha - Matale - Matela - Mavuno Village - Misambo - Muda - Mwabulenga - Mwalinha - Mwamabanza - Mwamanga - Ndagalu - Ng`Washepi - Ngashe - Nghaya - Nobola - Nsola - Nyahanga - Nyalikungu - Nyamahanga - Nyamole - Nyanguge - Nyanguge/Bugumangala - Nyasato - Nyashigwe - Nyashimba - Sakuma - Salama - Salong'we - Sayaga - Sayaka - Sese - Shadi - Shinema - Shinembo - Shishani - Sola - Sukuma - Uita - Welamasonga - Yichobela 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 Magu District Named natural and historic features inside Magu District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams. - Duma - Gudama River - Kandavi - Mata - Ndoba - Ngongwa River - Nyangoma - Nyilabi - Simiyu ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Senga Point ### Hills and mountains 10 hills. - Lumve · 1,296 m - Gabusange · 1,273 m - Migombe · 1,260 m - Konongo · 1,217 m - Sayaga · 1,212 m - Itumbili · 1,205 m - Nyanshoshi · 1,194 m - Kirimo · 1,189 m - Kahangala · 1,186 m - Mwauporo · 1,176 m ### Forests and nature 1 forest reserve. - Ndagalu Central Government 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 Magu District and the best time to visit In Magu 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 Magu District Places mapped inside Magu District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Banks20 - Petrol pumps12 - Hotels26 - Schools156 - Colleges and universities5 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies39 - Restaurants13 - Police stations2 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 Magu District?In Mwanza Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Magu District?370,502 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Magu District?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Magu District?About 244 people per km² - What borders Magu District?Bariadi District, Busega District, Ilemela District, Itilima District, Kwimba District, Maswa District, Misungwi District and Nyamagana District - What is there to see in Magu District?Network Tower, Sukuma Museum - What time zone is Magu District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Magu District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Magu District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Magu District?97 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Magu District?Settlements lie between -1 m and 1,306 m - What is the highest point in Magu District?Lumve (1,296 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Magu District?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Magu District?8 mapped - How many banks are in Magu District?20 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Magu District?12 mapped - What is the P-code of Magu District?TZ1902 (OCHA common operational dataset)