District · Njombe Region
# Wanging'ombe District

Wanging'ombe District is a district of Tanzania in Njombe Region. It had an estimated 179,247 people in 2020 on 3,439 km² (about 52 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 94 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 141 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 179,247 people (2020)
- 3,439 km²
- 17 wards
- 141 mapped services

## How many people live in Wanging'ombe District?

Wanging'ombe District had an estimated 179,247 people in 2020 — 23.0% of Njombe Region, 132nd of 168 districts. There are 1,088 women for every 1,000 men (above the Njombe Region figure of 1,076). Spread over 3,439 km², that is about 52 people per km², 118th of 168 districts.

41.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Njombe Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 86 children and older people.
- 0–4 23,449
- 5–9 25,548
- 10–14 25,885
- 15–19 19,107
- 20–24 13,968
- 25–29 12,537
- 30–34 11,144
- 35–39 10,204
- 40–44 8,813
- 45–49 6,576
- 50–54 5,310
- 55–59 5,007
- 60–64 3,917
- 65–69 3,145
- 70–74 2,294
- 75–79 1,352
- 80+ 991

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

## Where is Wanging'ombe District?

Wanging'ombe District lies in Njombe Region, Tanzania. It borders 6 other districts: Makambako Township Authority District, Makete District, Mbarali District, Mufindi District, Njombe District and Njombe Urban District. By area it is the 80th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 16.2% of Njombe Region. The centre of Wanging'ombe District is about 345 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 40 km from Njombe, the main town of Njombe Region. The centre point is at 9.0540° S, 34.5678° 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 Wanging'ombe District

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Wanging'ombe District: 2 viewpoints; 1 attraction.
- Lusisi village · viewpoint
- Wangama village · viewpoint
- to Idunda · attraction

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: Wanging'ombe 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 143 km

### Nearest railway station

Wanging’mbe (Wanging'ombe), about 27 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 18:29).

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 Wanging'ombe District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Igima | 163 | 6 | 10 |
| Igosi | 124 | 3 | 7 |
| Igwachanya | 160 | 7 | 10 |
| Ilembula | 117 | 1 | 14 |
| Imalinyi | 181 | 4 | 9 |
| Kidugala | 85 | 4 | 5 |
| Kijombe | 169 | 5 | 6 |
| Kipengere | 336 | 8 | 6 |
| Luduga | 851 | 10 | 9 |
| Makoga | 119 | 4 | 9 |
| Mdandu | 223 | 7 | 10 |
| Saja | 296 | 14 | 10 |
| Uhambule | 78 | 5 | 7 |
| Ulembwe | 148 | 3 | 8 |
| Usuka | 69 | 5 | 5 |
| Wangama | 132 | 2 | 5 |
| Wanging'ombe | 187 | 7 | 11 |

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 Wanging'ombe District

Open gazetteers list 94 villages, towns and localities in Wanging'ombe District. The largest with a recorded population: Ilembula (18,870). Settlements here lie between about 1,269 m and 2,396 m above sea level (median 1,425 m).
- Chalowe
- Dulamu
- Gonelamafuta
- Hanjawanu
- Idenyimembe
- Idindilimunyu
- Igagala
- Igando
- Igelango
- Igenge
- Igima
- Igodivaha
- Igomba
- Igosi
- Igwachanya
- Ihame
- Ihanja
- Ikulimambo
- Ikwavila
- Ikwega
- Ilembula
- Imalilo
- Imalinyi
- Isimike
- Isome
- Itambo
- Itandula
- Itengelu
- Iteni
- Itinanwa
- Itowo
- Itulahumba
- Iyai
- Kanani
- Katenge
- Kibau Iyayi
- Kidugala
- Kijombe
- Kinenulo
- Kipengere
- Kiperenge
- Korintho
- Luduga
- Lugoda
- Lulanzi
- Lusisi
- Lyadebwe
- Lyamluki
- Mafinga
- Magodimatale
- Malangali
- Mambegu
- Mapogoro
- Masage
- Masaulwa
- Masilu
- Matowo
- Mayale
- Mdandu
- Mdasi
- Mhaji
- Milamba
- Mlevela
- Mlomboje
- Mng'Elenge
- Moranga
- Moronga
- Morongo
- Mpangampya
- Mpapwa
- Mtapa
- Mtewele
- Mugate
- Ng'Anga
- Nyumbanitu
- Rudengeri
- Saja
- Sakalenga
- Samaria
- Sengeremembe
- Soliwaya
- Ufwala
- Uhambule
- Uhekule
- Uhenga
- Ujindile
- Ukomola
- Ulembwe
- Usalule
- Usuka
- Utelewe
- Wangama
- Wangingombe
- Wangutwa

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Wanging'ombe District

Named natural and historic features inside Wanging'ombe District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.
- Mpanga
- Saja

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.
- Isome · 2,105 m
- Kigoma · 1,727 m
- Soliwaya · 1,407 m
- Chahuza · 1,298 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.
- Ilembula

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 Wanging'ombe District and the best time to visit

In Wanging'ombe District, the warmest month is Nov (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 1,384 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (312 mm) and the driest Sep (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 19 | 312 |
| Feb | 19 | 240 |
| Mar | 19 | 255 |
| Apr | 19 | 117 |
| May | 17 | 29 |
| Jun | 16 | 12 |
| Jul | 16 | 14 |
| Aug | 18 | 9 |
| Sep | 20 | 4 |
| Oct | 21 | 24 |
| Nov | 21 | 93 |
| Dec | 20 | 274 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Wanging'ombe District

Places mapped inside Wanging'ombe District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 11
- Schools 130

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 Wanging'ombe District? In Njombe Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Wanging'ombe District? 179,247 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Wanging'ombe District? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Wanging'ombe District? About 52 people per km²
- What borders Wanging'ombe District? Makambako Township Authority District, Makete District, Mbarali District, Mufindi District, Njombe District and Njombe Urban District
- What is there to see in Wanging'ombe District? Lusisi village, Wangama village, to Idunda
- What time zone is Wanging'ombe District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Wanging'ombe District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Wanging'ombe District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Wanging'ombe District? 94 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Wanging'ombe District? Settlements lie between 1,269 m and 2,396 m
- What is the highest point in Wanging'ombe District? Isome (2,105 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Wanging'ombe District? April to November
- How many hospitals are in Wanging'ombe District? 11 mapped
- What is the P-code of Wanging'ombe District? TZ2202 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 3,439.3 km²
- P-code: TZ2202
- Region: Njombe Region

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