District · Njombe Region
# Makete District

Makete District is a district of Tanzania in Njombe Region. It had an estimated 93,563 people in 2020 on 3,998 km² (about 23 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 87 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 131 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 93,563 people (2020)
- 3,998 km²
- 22 wards
- 131 mapped services

## How many people live in Makete District?

Makete District had an estimated 93,563 people in 2020 — 12.0% of Njombe Region, 161st of 168 districts. There are 1,104 women for every 1,000 men (above the Njombe Region figure of 1,076). Spread over 3,998 km², that is about 23 people per km², 151st of 168 districts.

38.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Njombe Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 82 children and older people.
- 0–4 10,989
- 5–9 12,091
- 10–14 13,264
- 15–19 9,789
- 20–24 7,153
- 25–29 6,418
- 30–34 5,777
- 35–39 5,419
- 40–44 4,589
- 45–49 3,899
- 50–54 3,149
- 55–59 2,838
- 60–64 2,366
- 65–69 2,391
- 70–74 1,624
- 75–79 1,097
- 80+ 710

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

## Where is Makete District?

Makete District lies in Njombe Region, Tanzania. It borders 7 other districts: Kyela District, Ludewa District, Mbarali District, Mbeya District, Njombe Urban District, Rungwe District and Wanging'ombe District. By area it is the 69th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 18.8% of Njombe Region. The centre of Makete District is about 388 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 71 km from Njombe, the main town of Njombe Region. The centre point is at 9.2735° S, 34.1291° 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 Makete District

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Makete District: 2 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 nature reserve.
- Nhumbe valley waterfall · waterfall
- Kitulo National Park · nature reserve
- Bamboo Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Nhumbe Valley Viewpoint · 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: Makete 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 102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:18) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 18:31).

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 Makete District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bulongwa | 38 | 3 | 8 |
| Ikuwo | 191 | 2 | 4 |
| Iniho | 89 | 6 | 6 |
| Ipelele | 136 | 6 | 7 |
| Ipepo | 222 | 3 | 7 |
| Isapulano | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Itundu | 70 | 6 | 6 |
| Iwawa | 145 | 5 | 11 |
| Kigala | 179 | 1 | 2 |
| Kigulu | 65 | 1 | 1 |
| Kipagalo | 134 | 5 | 9 |
| Kitulo | 386 | 3 | 5 |
| Lupalilo | 123 | 6 | 5 |
| Lupila | 268 | 5 | 7 |
| Luwumbu | 121 | 2 | 5 |
| Mang'oto | 301 | 5 | 6 |
| Matamba | 227 | 7 | 13 |
| Mbalatse | 200 | 1 | 4 |
| Mfumbi | 658 | 4 | 4 |
| Mlondwe | 123 | 6 | 5 |
| Tandala | 93 | 4 | 7 |
| Ukwama | 189 | 4 | 5 |

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 Makete District

Open gazetteers list 87 villages, towns and localities in Makete District. The largest with a recorded population: Igurusi (25,000) and Matamba (10,642). Settlements here lie between about 1,086 m and 2,131 m above sea level (median 1,996 m).
- Bulongwa
- Igenge
- Igumbilo
- Igurusi
- Ihanga
- Ihela
- Ikete
- Ikonda
- Ikovo
- Ikungula
- Ikuwo
- Ilevelo
- Ilindiw
- Imehe
- Iniho
- Ipelele
- Ipepo
- Isapula
- Ivalali
- Ivilikinge
- Iwawa
- Iyoka
- Kidope
- Kigala
- Kigulu
- Kijombo
- Kilanji
- Kinyika
- Kisinga
- Kitula
- Kitulo
- Ludihan
- Ludilu
- Lugoda
- Lumage
- Lupalilo
- Lupila
- Luvulun
- Luwumbu
- Madihan
- Mago
- Magoye
- Mahanji
- Mahulu
- Makanga
- Makeve
- Makusi
- Makwaranga
- Malanduku
- Malembu
- Maleuts
- Maliwa
- Mang`ot
- Masisiwe
- Matamba
- Matenga
- Mbalatse
- Mbanga
- Mbela
- Mbella
- Mfumbi
- Misiwa
- Mlondwe
- Mpangala
- Mwakaut
- Mwakete
- Ndapo
- Ndulamo
- Ng"Onde
- Ng'Inde
- Ng'Ombe
- Ngoje
- Nhungu
- Nkenja
- Nkunga
- Ruaha
- Tandala
- Ubiluko
- Ugabwa
- Ujuni
- Ukwama
- Unenamw
- Unyango
- Usalimwani
- Usungil
- Utanziw
- Utweve

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Makete District

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.
- Ndumbi River
- Ripera River
- Rumbira

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.
- Chaluhangi · 2,841 m
- Mtorwi · 2,726 m
- Kirengapanye · 2,259 m
- Salala · 2,103 m
- Mwigi · 2,092 m

### Forests and nature

4 forest reserves.
- Bulongwa Madehani Forest Reserve
- Kitulo Plateau National Park
- Lumakarya Forest Reserve
- Ndumbi Valley 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 Makete District and the best time to visit

In Makete District, the warmest month is Nov (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 1,381 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (303 mm) and the driest Sep (3 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 | 19 | 303 |
| Feb | 19 | 230 |
| Mar | 19 | 255 |
| Apr | 18 | 131 |
| May | 17 | 35 |
| Jun | 15 | 13 |
| Jul | 14 | 18 |
| Aug | 16 | 10 |
| Sep | 19 | 3 |
| Oct | 21 | 24 |
| Nov | 21 | 91 |
| Dec | 20 | 266 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makete District

Places mapped inside Makete District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 11
- Hotels 7
- Schools 112
- 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 Makete District? In Njombe Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Makete District? 93,563 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Makete District? About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Makete District? About 23 people per km²
- What borders Makete District? Kyela District, Ludewa District, Mbarali District, Mbeya District, Njombe Urban District, Rungwe District and Wanging'ombe District
- What is there to see in Makete District? Bamboo Viewpoint, Kitulo National Park, Nhumbe Valley Viewpoint, Nhumbe valley waterfall
- What time zone is Makete District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Makete District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Makete District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Makete District? 87 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Makete District? Settlements lie between 1,086 m and 2,131 m
- What is the highest point in Makete District? Chaluhangi (2,841 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Makete District? May to November
- How many hospitals are in Makete District? 11 mapped
- What is the P-code of Makete District? TZ2203 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 3,998.3 km²
- P-code: TZ2203
- Region: Njombe Region

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