District · Mwanza Region
# Misungwi District

Misungwi District is a district of Tanzania in Mwanza Region. It had an estimated 467,964 people in 2020 on 2,582 km² (about 181 per km²). It is divided into 27 wards. 139 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 167 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 467,964 people (2020)
- 2,582 km²
- 27 wards
- 167 mapped services

## How many people live in Misungwi District?

Misungwi District had an estimated 467,964 people in 2020 — 12.8% of Mwanza Region, 29th of 168 districts. There are 978 women for every 1,000 men (below the Mwanza Region figure of 992). Spread over 2,582 km², that is about 181 people per km², 54th of 168 districts.

48.6% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% 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 106 children and older people.
- 0–4 89,381
- 5–9 74,740
- 10–14 63,278
- 15–19 52,402
- 20–24 39,256
- 25–29 28,760
- 30–34 24,409
- 35–39 22,227
- 40–44 19,469
- 45–49 15,852
- 50–54 10,906
- 55–59 7,535
- 60–64 6,428
- 65–69 5,019
- 70–74 3,904
- 75–79 2,494
- 80+ 1,904

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Misungwi District?

Misungwi District lies in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other districts: Kwimba District, Magu District, Nyamagana District, Nyang'hwale District and Shinyanga District. By area it is the 95th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 22.3% of Mwanza Region. The centre of Misungwi District is about 467 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 51 km from Mwanza, the main town of Mwanza Region. The centre point is at 2.9539° S, 33.0291° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Misungwi District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Misungwi District: 1 waterfall.
- Mapilanga Stream · waterfall

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Misungwi District
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 57 km
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena 279 km

### Nearest railway station

Mantare (Mantare), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:49, sunset around 18:46).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Misungwi District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Buhingo | 84 | 4 | 8 |
| Bulemeji | 53 | 4 | 5 |
| Busongo | 73 | 4 | 3 |
| Fella | 42 | 8 | 3 |
| Gulumungu | 85 | 7 | 6 |
| Idetemya | 85 | 6 | 10 |
| Igokelo | 134 | 7 | 9 |
| Ilalambogo | 60 | 4 | 3 |
| Ilujamate | 118 | 12 | 4 |
| Isesa | 65 | 5 | 4 |
| Kanyelele | 100 | 5 | 8 |
| Kasololo | 125 | 3 | 6 |
| Kijima | 126 | 4 | 5 |
| Koromije | 87 | 4 | 6 |
| Lubili | 66 | 5 | 4 |
| Mabuki | 156 | 7 | 7 |
| Mamaye | 68 | 4 | 4 |
| Masasi | 115 | 5 | 8 |
| Mbarika | 132 | 4 | 7 |
| Misungwi | 121 | 6 | 15 |
| Mondo | 78 | 3 | 3 |
| Mwaniko | 75 | 2 | 3 |
| Nhundulu | 180 | 8 | 8 |
| Shilalo | 129 | 4 | 6 |
| Sumbugu | 124 | 7 | 6 |
| Ukiriguru | 51 | 4 | 4 |
| Usagara | 49 | 5 | 12 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Misungwi District

Open gazetteers list 139 villages, towns and localities in Misungwi District. The largest with a recorded population: Misungwi (35,530), Usagara (15,514) and Misasi (14,170). Settlements here lie between about 1,139 m and 1,311 m above sea level (median 1,193 m).
- Budutu
- Buganda
- Bugomba
- Buhingo
- Buhunda
- Bujigwa A
- Bujingwa
- Bukumbi
- Bukwaya
- Busolwa
- Busongo
- China
- Dukure
- Dundu
- Fela
- Fella
- Fulo
- Gambajiga
- Gukwa
- Gulumungu
- Guwalu
- Ibinza
- Ibongoya 'A'
- Ibongoya 'B'
- Idetemia
- Igokelo
- Igongwa
- Igumo
- Ihumba
- Ikula
- Ikungumhulu
- Ilalambogo
- Ilujamate
- Inonelwa
- Isakamawe
- Isamilo
- Isenengeja
- Isesa
- Isishunu
- Isuja
- Iteja
- Kabale
- Kanyelele
- Kasadi
- Kasololo
- Kifune
- Kigongo
- Kijima
- Kijinga
- Kikongo
- Kitongo
- Kiwaye
- Koromije
- Kwimwa
- Luanungu
- Lubili
- Lubiri
- Lubuga
- Lukanga
- Lutalutale
- Mabale
- Mabuki
- Magaka
- Maganzo
- Mahando
- Mamaye
- Manangwa
- Mapalinga
- Mapilinga
- Mashigambiti
- Matale
- Mbalama
- Mbalika
- Mbarika
- Mbega
- Mbela
- Mharamba
- Misasi
- Misungwi
- Mitego
- Mondo
- Mwabuki
- Mwagagala
- Mwagala
- Mwagiligili
- Mwagimagi
- Mwajombo
- Mwakalima
- Mwalogwabagole
- Mwalwigi
- Mwamaguha
- Mwamaguhwa
- Mwamboku
- Mwambola
- Mwanangwa
- Mwanatumba
- Mwaniko
- Mwasagela
- Mwasonge
- Mwasubi
- Mwawile
- Nange
- Ndagwasa
- Nduha
- Ng'Obo
- Ng'hamve
- Ng'ombe
- Ng'wamazengo
- Ngaya
- Ngeleka
- Ngereka
- Ngudama
- Nguge
- Ntulya
- Nyakitanda
- Nyamatala
- Nyamayinza
- Nyambaga
- Nyamikandu
- Nyang'homango
- Nyanghomango
- Nyangolongo
- Nyanzimba
- Nzima
- Pambani
- Sanjo
- Seeke
- Selamhande
- Shiguna
- Sumbugu
- Sungiwe
- Ukirigulu
- Ukiriguru
- Unyamhanda
- Usagara
- Usagara township
- Wanembe
- Wanzamiso
- Winenekeza

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Misungwi District

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

### Water

8 rivers and streams.
- Magogo
- Moame River
- Ndwagasa
- Ngnonghole
- Nhende
- Nyambeho
- Nyangalala
- Sasi River

### Hills and mountains

25 hills.
- Katogoli · 1,470 m
- Kirurumo · 1,348 m
- Itambu · 1,342 m
- Gushi · 1,312 m
- Seke · 1,295 m
- Gongwa · 1,272 m
- Chirwa · 1,252 m
- Mamani · 1,245 m
- Isevia · 1,239 m
- Lukanga · 1,239 m
- Masuha · 1,237 m
- Malenge · 1,231 m
- Nghovo · 1,228 m
- Ikoma · 1,223 m
- Luhala · 1,221 m
- Uianza · 1,218 m
- Sisu · 1,216 m
- Ikungu · 1,203 m
- Kifune · 1,191 m
- Manyero · 1,191 m
- Ibondo · 1,183 m
- Iherehe · 1,167 m
- Kiwula · 1,166 m
- Nyigumba · 1,150 m

…and 1 more.

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves.
- Ilongafipa Forest Reserve
- Malenge Forest Reserve
- Mamani Forest Reserve
- Sisu Forest Reserve

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Misungwi District and the best time to visit

In Misungwi District, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,064 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (202 mm) and the driest Jul (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to February and May to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 105 |
| Feb | 23 | 86 |
| Mar | 23 | 148 |
| Apr | 23 | 139 |
| May | 23 | 57 |
| Jun | 23 | 10 |
| Jul | 23 | 5 |
| Aug | 25 | 14 |
| Sep | 26 | 29 |
| Oct | 25 | 101 |
| Nov | 23 | 202 |
| Dec | 22 | 166 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Misungwi District

Places mapped inside Misungwi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 5
- Banks 2
- Petrol pumps 7
- Hotels 4
- Schools 146
- Colleges and universities 3

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Misungwi District? In Mwanza Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Misungwi District? 467,964 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Misungwi District? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Misungwi District? About 181 people per km²
- What borders Misungwi District? Kwimba District, Magu District, Nyamagana District, Nyang'hwale District and Shinyanga District
- What is there to see in Misungwi District? Mapilanga Stream
- What time zone is Misungwi District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Misungwi District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Misungwi District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Misungwi District? 139 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Misungwi District? Settlements lie between 1,139 m and 1,311 m
- What is the highest point in Misungwi District? Katogoli (1,470 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Misungwi District? January to February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Misungwi District? 5 mapped
- How many banks are in Misungwi District? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Misungwi District? 7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Misungwi District? TZ1907 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 2,581.7 km²
- P-code: TZ1907
- Region: Mwanza Region

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/misungwi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.