# Nyamagana District, Mwanza Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/ District · Mwanza Region # Nyamagana District Nyamagana District is a district of Tanzania in Mwanza Region. It had an estimated **566,150 people** in 2020 on 183 km² (about 3,095 per km²). Its main town is Mwanza. It is divided into 12 wards. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 588 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 566,150people (2020) - 183km² - 12wards - 588mapped services ## How many people live in Nyamagana District? Nyamagana District had an estimated **566,150 people** in 2020 — 15.4% of Mwanza Region, 14th of 168 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Mwanza Region figure of 992). Spread over 183 km², that is about **3,095 people per km²**, 7th 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 68 children and older people. 0–4 ****83,209** 5–9 ****70,038** 10–14 ****66,134** 15–19 ****73,798** 20–24 ****66,774** 25–29 ****51,859** 30–34 ****41,923** 35–39 ****34,033** 40–44 ****25,234** 45–49 ****18,624** 50–54 ****11,198** 55–59 ****8,383** 60–64 ****5,808** 65–69 ****3,900** 70–74 ****2,481** 75–79 ****1,598** 80+ ****1,156** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Nyamagana District? Nyamagana District lies in [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other districts: [Ilemela District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/ilemela/), [Magu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/) and [Misungwi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/misungwi/). By area it is the 163rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 1.6% of [Mwanza Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/). The centre of Nyamagana District is about 505 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 8.8 km from Mwanza, the main town of Mwanza Region. The centre point is at 2.5755° S, 32.9528° 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 Nyamagana District OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Nyamagana District: 7 attractions; 2 memorials; 2 galleries; 1 viewpoint. - Kwa Baba Ester (Jackson Sabana) · viewpoint - Bismarck Rock · attraction - Emirate Soccer Hall · attraction - Kalole Grocery · attraction - MUVIKI Mahina · attraction - Mahina ward · attraction - Masai Boma · attraction - Mawe kona · attraction - Art gallery · gallery - Sukuma-German Memorial Tree · memorial - Tilapia Fish · memorial - Total · gallery 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: Nyamagana 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) · Mwanza14 km - Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena263 km ### Nearest railway station Mwanza South (Mkuyuni), about 6.2 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 06:49, 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 Nyamagana District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Buhongwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/buhongwa/) 47 6 24 [Butimba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/butimba/) 19 2 43 [Igogo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/igogo/) 2.2 0 25 [Igoma](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/igoma/) 39 4 21 [Isamilo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/isamilo/) 3.0 2 59 [Mahina](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/mahina/) 21 5 73 [Mbugani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/mbugani/) 5.0 3 57 [Mirongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/mirongo/) 0.4 0 21 [Mkolani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/mkolani/) 40 7 36 [Mkuyuni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/mkuyuni/) 2.0 1 15 [Nyamagana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/nyamagana/) 2.7 2 90 [Pamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/nyamagana/pamba/) 2.1 0 124 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 Nyamagana District Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Nyamagana District. The largest with a recorded population: Mwanza (1,104,521). Settlements here lie between about 1,144 m and 1,251 m above sea level (median 1,202 m). - Beda - Bugarika - Buhongwa - Buhongwa township - Buhungire - Bukaga - Bulale - Capri Point - Ibanda - Igoma - Isamilo Kaskazini - Iwanda - Luchelele - Lumoga - Mabatini - Mahango - Mahina - Malimbe township, Mwanza - Masemere - Mhandu - Mkolani - Mkuyuni - Mlango Mmoja - Mlango Moja - Mwanza - Nyakabungo - Nyakato - Nyanhemwa - Nyegezi - Shadi - Swea - Sweya 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 Nyamagana District Named natural and historic features inside Nyamagana District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kagera · 1,286 m 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 Nyamagana District and the best time to visit In Nyamagana 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 Nyamagana District Places mapped inside Nyamagana District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals28 - Banks49 - ATMs10 - Petrol pumps45 - Hotels131 - Shopping malls3 - Schools146 - Colleges and universities28 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies61 - Restaurants73 - Police stations9 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 Nyamagana District?In Mwanza Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Nyamagana District?566,150 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Nyamagana District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Nyamagana District?About 3,095 people per km² - What borders Nyamagana District?Ilemela District, Magu District and Misungwi District - What is there to see in Nyamagana District?Art gallery, Bismarck Rock, Emirate Soccer Hall, Kalole Grocery - What time zone is Nyamagana District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Nyamagana District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Nyamagana District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nyamagana District?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nyamagana District?Settlements lie between 1,144 m and 1,251 m - What is the highest point in Nyamagana District?Kagera (1,286 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nyamagana District?January to February and May to September - How many hospitals are in Nyamagana District?28 mapped - How many banks are in Nyamagana District?49 mapped - How many ATMs are in Nyamagana District?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nyamagana District?45 mapped - What is the P-code of Nyamagana District?TZ1903 (OCHA common operational dataset)