Region · Tanzania
# Pwani Region

Pwani Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated 1,357,842 people in 2020 on 31,941 km² (about 43 per km²). Its main town is Kibaha. It is divided into 7 districts. 653 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 921 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,357,842 people (2020)
- 31,941 km²
- 7 districts
- 921 mapped services

## How many people live in Pwani Region?

Pwani Region had an estimated 1,357,842 people in 2020 — 2.3% of Tanzania, 21st of 31 regions. There are 1,000 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 31,941 km², that is about 43 people per km², 22nd of 31 regions.

39.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 187,516
- 5–9 178,690
- 10–14 165,280
- 15–19 139,204
- 20–24 119,207
- 25–29 103,709
- 30–34 94,593
- 35–39 80,468
- 40–44 69,533
- 45–49 51,137
- 50–54 40,726
- 55–59 31,865
- 60–64 29,690
- 65–69 23,556
- 70–74 19,105
- 75–79 11,809
- 80+ 11,754

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

## Where is Pwani Region?

Pwani Region lies in Tanzania. It borders 4 other regions: Dar-es-salaam Region, Lindi Region, Morogoro Region and Tanga Region. By area it is the 13th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 3.6% of Tanzania. The centre of Pwani Region is about 370 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 7.1769° S, 38.9379° 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 Pwani Region

OpenStreetMap lists 32 named sights in Pwani Region: 18 attractions; 7 viewpoints; 2 museums; 2 nature reserves; 1 memorial; 1 zoo; 1 beach.
- Kaole Ruins · museum
- Roman Catholic Museum · museum
- Ngarambe-Tapika Community Widlife Management Area · nature reserve
- Wami-Mbiki Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Kanga beach · beach
- Kwamathias Mtaa · viewpoint
- Mama God · viewpoint
- Marekebisho 1 · viewpoint
- Mlandizi Mtaa · viewpoint
- Ruvu · viewpoint
- Tanita Mtaa · viewpoint
- Tanita Parking · viewpoint
- Cavaran Serai · attraction
- Chole Island · attraction
- Fortress/Slave Prison · attraction
- German Boma · attraction
- German Cemetery( Historical) · attraction
- German Custom House · attraction
- HUVI FARM KIDOMOLE BAGAMOYO · attraction
- Hanging Place · attraction
- Hippo pool · attraction
- Hippo pool (only out at night) · attraction
- Kaole Mamba Ranch · attraction
- Kaole Snake Park · attraction
- Mtemere Gate · attraction
- Ndagoni · attraction
- Old Fort · attraction
- Old German Boma · attraction
- The Block House · attraction
- The Caravan Serai · attraction

…and 2 more.

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: Pwani Region
- 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
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam 45 km
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar 111 km

### Nearest railway station

Kifuru (Kisarawe), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:15).
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
| Jan | 06:18 | 18:47 | 12.5 h |
| Feb | 06:28 | 18:48 | 12.3 h |
| Mar | 06:29 | 18:38 | 12.2 h |
| Apr | 06:25 | 18:23 | 12.0 h |
| May | 06:26 | 18:14 | 11.8 h |
| Jun | 06:33 | 18:15 | 11.7 h |
| Jul | 06:37 | 18:22 | 11.7 h |
| Aug | 06:33 | 18:25 | 11.9 h |
| Sep | 06:17 | 18:21 | 12.1 h |
| Oct | 06:02 | 18:17 | 12.3 h |
| Nov | 05:56 | 18:22 | 12.4 h |
| Dec | 06:03 | 18:35 | 12.5 h |

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.

## Districts of Pwani Region
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Wards | Services |
| Bagamoyo District | 408,198 | 48 | 8,462 | 22 | 289 |
| Mkuranga District | 260,000 | 92 | 2,830 | 18 | 155 |
| Rufiji District | 238,545 | 19 | 12,755 | 26 | 153 |
| Kibaha Urban District | 196,069 | 278 | 706 | 11 | 92 |
| Kisarawe District | 110,759 | 22 | 5,035 | 15 | 100 |
| Kibaha District | 90,707 | 60 | 1,501 | 11 | 61 |
| Mafia District | 53,564 | 83 | 643 | 8 | 71 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Largest towns in Pwani Region
- Kibaha 265,360
- Bagamoyo 82,426
- Vikindu 70,000
- Mwandege 45,000
- Ikwiriri 45,000
- Mapinga 40,000
- Chalinze 34,335
- Mvomero 31,324
- Kibiti 30,163
- Mlandizi 29,394
- Mkuranga 28,037
- Bungu 27,873
- Kilindoni 23,426
- Lugoba 16,902
- Kisarawe 12,507

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Pwani Region

Named natural and historic features inside Pwani Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

37 rivers and streams; 6 lakes.
- Bamba
- Chatota
- Chombe
- Great Ruaha River
- Gumba
- Kerege
- Kibonji
- Kisuka
- Kopeke
- Lake Lugongwe
- Lake Mzizima
- Lake Nzerkera
- Lake Siwandu
- Lake Tagalala
- Lake Utenge
- Lambo River
- Lihangwa River
- Luhute
- Lukuliro
- Lungonya River
- Mbezi
- Mbiki River
- Mkombezi River
- Mkusa

…and 19 more.

### Coast and islands

8 islands; 7 headlands; 2 bays.
- Bwejuu Island
- Chole Bay
- Chole Island
- Jibondo Island
- Juani Island
- Kirongwe Bay
- Koma Island
- Kwale Island
- Mafia Island
- Ras Kisimani
- Ras Kua
- Ras Mbegani
- Ras Mkumbi
- Ras Mwamba Mkuu
- Ras Nunge
- Ros Bweni
- Tree Island

### Hills and mountains

31 hills.
- Pongwe · 643 m
- Tiwano · 598 m
- Mtundussi Hill · 474 m
- Mkonkoro · 436 m
- Kisangire · 430 m
- Pozo Kwangundo · 401 m
- Mfulu · 384 m
- Hatumbula · 379 m
- Ndoyo · 351 m
- Kipalala Hill · 333 m
- Kisarawe · 290 m
- Tonga · 281 m
- Kiwangwa · 275 m
- Kului · 273 m
- Kibiti · 267 m
- Kisanga · 254 m
- Msangamhembe · 241 m
- Mafisa · 210 m
- Bupu · 200 m
- Chikoo · 164 m
- Kibaha · 154 m
- Kihita · 146 m
- Makindu Hill · 140 m
- Mlanzi · 120 m

…and 7 more.

### Forests and nature

38 forest reserves; 1 park.
- Banda Forest Reserve
- Chambezi Forest Reserve
- Gwami Forest Reserve
- Hundogo Forest Reserve
- Katundu Forest Reserve
- Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve
- Kibaha Weather Station
- Kikale Forest Reserve
- Kikoka Forest Reserve
- Kingoma Forest Reserve
- Kipo Forest Reserve
- Kirengoma Forest Reserve
- Kisegese Forest Reserve
- Kola Forest Reserve
- Marenda Forest Reserve
- Masanganta Forest Reserve
- Mchungu Forest Reserve
- Mkange Forest Reserve
- Mohoro Forest Reserve
- Mohoro River Forest Reserve
- Mpanga Forest Reserve
- Mtakuja Forest Reserve
- Mtanza Forest Reserve
- Mtita Forest Reserve

…and 15 more.

### History

1 ruin.
- Kaole Ruins

### Getting around

9 airfields; 2 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 lighthouse.
- Kiasi
- Kwangwazi
- Mafia Island Airport
- Matipwili
- Mbuyu
- Mchukwi Rufiui
- Mkalinzu
- Msua Station
- Namikwera
- Ngeta Station
- Ras Mkumbi Lighthouse
- Saadani
- Stieglers Gorge

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 Pwani Region and the best time to visit

In Pwani Region, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (24 °C). About 1,244 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (257 mm) and the driest Jul (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and June to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 27 | 120 |
| Feb | 27 | 100 |
| Mar | 27 | 184 |
| Apr | 26 | 257 |
| May | 25 | 127 |
| Jun | 24 | 19 |
| Jul | 24 | 13 |
| Aug | 25 | 17 |
| Sep | 26 | 29 |
| Oct | 27 | 83 |
| Nov | 27 | 146 |
| Dec | 27 | 147 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pwani Region

Places mapped inside Pwani Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 10
- Banks 9
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 62
- Hotels 106
- Schools 679
- Colleges and universities 11
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 7
- Restaurants 28
- Police stations 7

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 Pwani Region? In Tanzania
- What is the population of Pwani Region? 1,357,842 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pwani Region? About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pwani Region? About 43 people per km²
- What borders Pwani Region? Dar-es-salaam Region, Lindi Region, Morogoro Region and Tanga Region
- What is there to see in Pwani Region? Agave Animal Farm, Cavaran Serai, Chole Island, Fortress/Slave Prison
- What time zone is Pwani Region in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Pwani Region? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Pwani Region? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Pwani Region? Kibaha
- What is the highest point in Pwani Region? Pongwe (643 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pwani Region? February and June to October
- How many hospitals are in Pwani Region? 10 mapped
- How many banks are in Pwani Region? 9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Pwani Region? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pwani Region? 62 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pwani Region? TZ06 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Region
- Area: 31,940.6 km²
- P-code: TZ06
- Main town: Kibaha

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