District · Njombe Region
# Ludewa District

Ludewa District is a district of Tanzania in Njombe Region. It had an estimated 144,383 people in 2020 on 5,956 km² (about 24 per km²). It is divided into 25 wards. 74 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 131 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 144,383 people (2020)
- 5,956 km²
- 25 wards
- 131 mapped services

## How many people live in Ludewa District?

Ludewa District had an estimated 144,383 people in 2020 — 18.5% of Njombe Region, 145th of 168 districts. There are 1,050 women for every 1,000 men (below the Njombe Region figure of 1,076). Spread over 5,956 km², that is about 24 people per km², 149th of 168 districts.

43.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Njombe Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 88 children and older people.
- 0–4 19,560
- 5–9 21,118
- 10–14 21,345
- 15–19 15,823
- 20–24 11,390
- 25–29 9,431
- 30–34 8,521
- 35–39 7,947
- 40–44 6,732
- 45–49 5,502
- 50–54 4,492
- 55–59 4,050
- 60–64 2,895
- 65–69 2,473
- 70–74 1,508
- 75–79 1,017
- 80+ 579

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

## Where is Ludewa District?

Ludewa District lies in Njombe Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other districts: Kyela District, Makete District, Mbinga District, Njombe Urban District, Nyasa District and Songea District. By area it is the 50th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 28.0% of Njombe Region. The centre of Ludewa District is about 439 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 76 km from Njombe, the main town of Njombe Region. The centre point is at 10.0227° S, 34.8630° 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 Ludewa District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Ludewa District: 1 memorial; 1 waterfall.
- Madope Hydropower pond · waterfall
- Woyo · memorial

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: Ludewa 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
- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya 213 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:26).

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 Ludewa District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Ibumi | 1,058 | 3 | 4 |
| Iwela | 241 | 1 | 1 |
| Kilondo | 129 | 2 | 2 |
| Lifuma | 57 | 3 | 2 |
| Luana | 159 | 3 | 5 |
| Ludende | 261 | 2 | 4 |
| Ludewa | 258 | 3 | 8 |
| Lugarawa | 163 | 4 | 6 |
| Luilo | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| Lumbila | 66 | 2 | 2 |
| Lupanga | 194 | 2 | 6 |
| Lupingu | 183 | 4 | 5 |
| Madilu | 309 | 5 | 12 |
| Madope | 160 | 3 | 5 |
| Makonde | 64 | 2 | 6 |
| Manda | 113 | 3 | 5 |
| Masasi | 178 | 2 | 4 |
| Mavanga | 275 | 2 | 5 |
| Mawengi | 180 | 4 | 11 |
| Milo | 126 | 4 | 6 |
| Mkongobaki | 81 | 1 | 3 |
| Mlangali | 237 | 7 | 11 |
| Mundindi | 940 | 4 | 8 |
| Nkomang'ombe | 177 | 2 | 2 |
| Ruhuhu | 31 | 2 | 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 Ludewa District

Open gazetteers list 74 villages, towns and localities in Ludewa District. The largest with a recorded population: Mlangali (15,168). Settlements here lie between about 576 m and 1,978 m above sea level (median 1,067 m).
- Amani
- Banemula
- Chasasa
- Ibumi
- Ilawa
- Ilela
- Ilininda
- Infungo
- Itundu
- Iwela
- Kalanga
- Kilondo
- Kimato
- Kimelembe
- Kingole
- Kipangala
- Kiwe
- Kiyombo
- Lifua
- Lifuma
- Liganga
- Ligumbilo
- Liunji
- Luana
- Ludende
- Ludewa
- Ludewa Kijijin
- Lufumbu
- Lugarawa
- Luilo
- Lumbila
- Lumbira
- Lupande
- Lupanga
- Lupingu
- Lusala
- Lusitu
- Madilu
- Madindo
- Madope
- Madunda
- Mahonzelo
- Makonde
- Manda
- Manga
- Mangalanyene
- Mapogoro
- Mariza
- Masasi
- Masimavalafu
- Masimbwe
- Mavala
- Mavanga
- Mawengi
- Mbongo
- Mbugani
- Mbwila
- Mdilidili
- Mfalasi
- Milo
- Mkiu
- Mkongobaki
- Mlangali
- Mlevalo
- Mtembe
- Mundindi
- Ngelenge
- Njelela
- Nkomang'ombe
- Nkwimbili
- Nsungu
- Rudewa
- Shaurimoyo
- Ukenju

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Ludewa District

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams.
- Kitiwaka River
- Luana
- Lugalawa
- Lupali
- Luyangala
- Mawate
- Mchuchuma
- Mkusi
- Msolwa
- Mwelizi
- Mzuzuma River
- Ndongosi
- Nkiwe
- Nongwa
- River Lihamo
- River Mhangasi
- River Ngaka
- Ruengu
- Rutukira River

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 1 mountain.
- Mdando · 1,951 m
- Litoni · 1,608 m
- Libumi · 1,548 m
- Liganga · 1,309 m
- Pandagombe · 1,271 m
- Mtambahi · 1,105 m

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves.
- Madenge Forest Reserve
- Mdando Forest Reserve
- Musiora Forest Reserve
- Sakaranyumo 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 Ludewa District and the best time to visit

In Ludewa District, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jun (17 °C). About 1,377 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (323 mm) and the driest Sep (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are May to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 323 |
| Feb | 21 | 245 |
| Mar | 21 | 258 |
| Apr | 20 | 142 |
| May | 18 | 46 |
| Jun | 17 | 10 |
| Jul | 17 | 12 |
| Aug | 19 | 5 |
| Sep | 22 | 2 |
| Oct | 24 | 20 |
| Nov | 24 | 72 |
| Dec | 22 | 240 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ludewa District

Places mapped inside Ludewa District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 7
- Banks 1
- Schools 122
- Restaurants 1

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 Ludewa District? In Njombe Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Ludewa District? 144,383 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ludewa District? About 18 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ludewa District? About 24 people per km²
- What borders Ludewa District? Kyela District, Makete District, Mbinga District, Njombe Urban District, Nyasa District and Songea District
- What is there to see in Ludewa District? Madope Hydropower pond, Woyo
- What time zone is Ludewa District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Ludewa District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Ludewa District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ludewa District? 74 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ludewa District? Settlements lie between 576 m and 1,978 m
- What is the highest point in Ludewa District? Mdando (1,951 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ludewa District? May to November
- How many hospitals are in Ludewa District? 7 mapped
- How many banks are in Ludewa District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ludewa District? TZ2205 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 5,955.9 km²
- P-code: TZ2205
- Region: Njombe Region

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