District · Mwanza Region
# Ukerewe District

Ukerewe District is a district of Tanzania in Mwanza Region. It had an estimated 443,073 people in 2020 on 629 km² (about 705 per km²). It is divided into 24 wards. 90 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 159 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 443,073 people (2020)
- 629 km²
- 24 wards
- 159 mapped services

## How many people live in Ukerewe District?

Ukerewe District had an estimated 443,073 people in 2020 — 12.1% of Mwanza Region, 31st of 168 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mwanza Region figure of 992). Spread over 629 km², that is about 705 people per km², 17th of 168 districts.

47.0% 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 99 children and older people.
- 0–4 81,297
- 5–9 67,547
- 10–14 59,282
- 15–19 47,311
- 20–24 35,775
- 25–29 29,041
- 30–34 27,212
- 35–39 23,019
- 40–44 19,151
- 45–49 15,788
- 50–54 10,694
- 55–59 8,074
- 60–64 6,139
- 65–69 4,627
- 70–74 3,553
- 75–79 2,600
- 80+ 1,963

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

## Where is Ukerewe District?

Ukerewe District lies in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. By area it is the 139th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 5.4% of Mwanza Region. The centre of Ukerewe District is about 553 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 2.0292° S, 32.9747° 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 Ukerewe District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ukerewe District: 1 viewpoint.
- Olwego · viewpoint

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: Ukerewe 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 47 km
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena 236 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:36) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:48).

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 Ukerewe District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bukanda | 25 | 6 | 8 |
| Bukindo | 34 | 6 | 10 |
| Bukiro | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Bukongo | 8.8 | 1 | 3 |
| Bukungu | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Bwiro | 33 | 5 | 7 |
| Bwisya | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| Igala | 36 | 6 | 8 |
| Ilangala | 49 | 5 | 14 |
| Irugwa | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Kagera | 1.9 | 0 | 4 |
| Kagunguli | 43 | 5 | 12 |
| Kakerege | 5.1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mukituntu | 38 | 6 | 12 |
| Muriti | 60 | 6 | 9 |
| Murutunguru | 41 | 6 | 12 |
| Nakatunguru | 1.8 | 0 | 2 |
| Namagondo | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| Namilembe | 30 | 7 | 8 |
| Nansio | 1.5 | 1 | 9 |
| Nduruma | 36 | 6 | 6 |
| Ngoma | 46 | 5 | 8 |
| Nkilizya | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Nyamanga | 19 | 3 | 3 |

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 Ukerewe District

Open gazetteers list 90 villages, towns and localities in Ukerewe District. The largest with a recorded population: Muriti (20,254), Nakatunguru (6,064) and Bukonyo (4,051). Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,280 m above sea level (median 1,158 m).
- Bugolora
- Bugombe
- Bugorola
- Bugula
- Bugura
- Buguza
- Buhima
- Bukiko
- Bukindo
- Bukondo
- Bukongo
- Bukonyo
- Bukungu
- Bulamba
- Buramba
- Busagami
- Busanda
- Busiri
- Busumba
- Buzegwe
- Bwassa
- Bwiru
- Bwisya
- Chabilungo
- Chamhunda
- Chankamba
- Chibasi
- Chifule
- Gallu
- Halwego
- Hamukoko
- Hamuyebe
- Igala Rutale
- Igalla
- Igongo
- Ihebo
- Itira
- Kabingo
- Kagunguli
- Kakerege
- Kamasi
- Kamea
- Kameya
- Katende
- Kazilankanda
- Kigara
- Kihungura
- Kome
- Kuruego
- Kweru
- Lugongo
- Lutare
- Mahande
- Malegea
- Masonga
- Mibungo
- Mubule
- Mugu
- Muhande
- Muhula
- Muhura
- Mukasika
- Mukunu
- Muluseni
- Murambo Namagamba
- Muriti
- Murutanga
- Murutilima
- Murutunguru
- Mushozi
- Musozi
- Nakamwa
- Nakatunguru
- Namagondo
- Namasabo
- Namilembe
- Nansio
- Nansole
- Nantare
- Ndayambuzi
- Nebuye
- Nkilizya
- Nyamanga
- Nyangombe
- Nzagwa
- Rutali
- Sambi
- Selema
- Ujamaa
- Usangumu

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ukerewe District

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Chamlinde
- Itare River

### Coast and islands

8 islands; 4 headlands; 1 bay.
- Gama Island
- Irondo Point
- Irugwa Island
- Kireta Island
- Kweru Island
- Lava Point
- Missuri Point
- Musozi Point
- Nyamikongo Island
- Sizu Island
- Ukara Island
- Ukerewe Island
- Wuna Bay

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.
- Nantare Hill · 1,216 m

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves.
- Itira Forest Reserve
- Kabingo Forest Reserve
- Negoma Forest Reserve
- Ukerewe 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 Ukerewe District and the best time to visit

In Ukerewe District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 1,205 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (182 mm) and the driest Jul (21 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 | 25 | 78 |
| Feb | 25 | 82 |
| Mar | 25 | 154 |
| Apr | 24 | 171 |
| May | 24 | 102 |
| Jun | 24 | 30 |
| Jul | 24 | 21 |
| Aug | 25 | 51 |
| Sep | 25 | 80 |
| Oct | 25 | 135 |
| Nov | 24 | 182 |
| Dec | 24 | 121 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ukerewe District

Places mapped inside Ukerewe District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 2
- Hotels 2
- Schools 150
- Restaurants 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 Ukerewe District? In Mwanza Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Ukerewe District? 443,073 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ukerewe District? About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ukerewe District? About 705 people per km²
- What is there to see in Ukerewe District? Olwego
- What time zone is Ukerewe District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Ukerewe District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Ukerewe District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ukerewe District? 90 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ukerewe District? Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,280 m
- What is the highest point in Ukerewe District? Nantare Hill (1,216 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ukerewe District? January to February and May to September
- How many hospitals are in Ukerewe District? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Ukerewe District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ukerewe District? TZ1901 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 628.7 km²
- P-code: TZ1901
- Region: Mwanza Region

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