# Mkuranga District, Pwani Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/ District · Pwani Region # Mkuranga District Mkuranga District is a district of Tanzania in Pwani Region. It had an estimated **260,000 people** in 2020 on 2,830 km² (about 92 per km²). It is divided into 18 wards. 130 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 155 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 260,000people (2020) - 2,830km² - 18wards - 155mapped services ## How many people live in Mkuranga District? Mkuranga District had an estimated **260,000 people** in 2020 — 19.1% of Pwani Region, 99th of 168 districts. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the Pwani Region figure of 1,000). Spread over 2,830 km², that is about **92 people per km²**, 91st of 168 districts. 41.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Pwani Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people. 0–4 ****36,992** 5–9 ****36,989** 10–14 ****34,098** 15–19 ****25,506** 20–24 ****18,873** 25–29 ****17,333** 30–34 ****16,991** 35–39 ****14,813** 40–44 ****13,230** 45–49 ****9,981** 50–54 ****8,359** 55–59 ****6,267** 60–64 ****6,065** 65–69 ****4,931** 70–74 ****4,182** 75–79 ****2,642** 80+ ****2,748** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Mkuranga District? Mkuranga District lies in [Pwani Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 4 other districts: [Ilala District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/ilala/), [Kisarawe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/kisarawe/), [Rufiji District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/rufiji/) and [Temeke District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dar-es-salaam/temeke/). By area it is the 90th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 8.9% of [Pwani Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/). The centre of Mkuranga District is about 396 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 60 km from Kibaha, the main town of Pwani Region. The centre point is at 7.2458° S, 39.1583° E. Source: [Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tza). ## Know before you go: Mkuranga District - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam - CurrencyShilling (TZS) - Country calling code+255 - LanguagesSwahili, English, Arabic - Plug typesType G · 230 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · Dar es Salaam42 km - Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) · Zanzibar114 km ### Nearest railway station Mwakanga (Pugu), about 37 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:14). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). 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 Mkuranga District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Bupu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/bupu/) 194 8 7 [Kimanzichana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/kimanzichana/) 84 9 8 [Kiparang'anda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/kiparang-anda/) 79 6 8 [Kisiju](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/kisiju/) 267 12 12 [Kitomondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/kitomondo/) 48 4 3 [Lukanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/lukanga/) 137 5 8 [Magawa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/magawa/) 139 8 9 [Mbezi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/mbezi/) 181 9 7 [Mkamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/mkamba/) 231 10 10 [Mkuranga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/mkuranga/) 145 11 14 [Mwarusembe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/mwarusembe/) 92 3 7 [Njia nne](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/njia-nne/) 140 8 6 [Nyamato](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/nyamato/) 236 11 7 [Panzuo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/panzuo/) 305 7 8 [Shungubweni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/shungubweni/) 157 4 4 [Tambani](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/tambani/) 138 6 10 [Vianzi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/vianzi/) 128 5 8 [Vikindu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/pwani/mkuranga/vikindu/) 128 8 19 Source: [Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tza); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Mkuranga District Open gazetteers list **130 villages, towns and localities** in Mkuranga District. The largest with a recorded population: Vikindu (70,000), Mwandege (45,000) and Mkuranga (28,037). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 141 m above sea level (median 64 m). - Bigwa - Binga - Boza - Bupu - Chamgoi - Dondo - Dondwe - Dumbawama - Dundani - Hoyoyo - Kalole - Karole - Kerekese - Kibamba - Kibudi - Kibululu - Kibuyuni - Kichangani - Kifumangao - Kiguza - Kiimbwanindi - Kikoo - Kikundi - Kilamba - Kilimahewa - Kilimahewa Kaskazini - Kilimahewa Kusini - Kimanzichana Kaskazini - Kimanzichana Kusini - Kimanzichana Magharibi - Kipala Mpakani - Kiparang'Anda A - Kiparang'Anda B - Kisayani - Kise - Kisemvule - Kisiju - Kitomondo - Kitonga - Kiwambo - Kizapala - Kiziko - Kizomla - Kizomora - Kolagwa - Koma - Kondo Mwelanzi/ Mamndikongo - Kuruti - Lukanga - Lupondo - Magawa - Magodani - Magoza - Makumbea - Malela - Mamdikongo - Mamndimpera - Marogoro - Matanzi - Mazomora - Mbezi - Mbezi Mlungwana - Mbulani - Mdimni - Mfuru Mwambao - Mgwewu - Mihekela - Mikere - Minangu - Mingombe - Mipeko - Misasa - Mitaranda - Miteza - Mkamba - Mkanoge - Mkenge - Mkerezange - Mkiu - Mkokozi - Mkola - Mkukwi - Mkuluwili - Mkuranga - Mkwalia Kitumbo - Mlamleni - Mnganje - Mpafu - Mpera - Mpimio - Mponga - Msonga - Msorwa - Msufini Kidete - Mtongani - Mvuleni - Mwalusembe - Mwanadilatu - Mwanambaya - Mwandege - Mwanzega/ Kimbili - Mwarusembe - Nasibugani - Ngarambe - Njia Nne - Njianne - Njopeka - Nyamato Kilamba - Nyamato Tipo - Nyanduturu - Nyangunguti - Nyatanga - Rozando - Ruponde - Sangarani - Sangasanga - Shungubweni - Sotele - Sunguvuni - Tengelea - Tipo - Tundu - Tungi - Vianzi - Vianzi Mkamba - Vibura - Viguza - Vikindu - Vikindu Mjini - Yavayava Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Mkuranga District Named natural and historic features inside Mkuranga District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Luhute - Mbezi - Ndilila ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Koma Island - Kwale Island ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Kiloeko · 93 m ### Forests and nature 4 forest reserves. - Kisegese Forest Reserve - Marenda Forest Reserve - Masanganta Forest Reserve - Vikindu Forest Reserve Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Mkuranga District and the best time to visit In Mkuranga District, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 1,131 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (258 mm) and the driest Jul (12 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 90 Feb 28 80 Mar 28 155 Apr 27 258 May 26 151 Jun 25 24 Jul 25 12 Aug 25 14 Sep 26 24 Oct 27 68 Nov 27 128 Dec 28 127 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mkuranga District Places mapped inside Mkuranga District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels1 - Schools144 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants2 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Mkuranga District?In Pwani Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Mkuranga District?260,000 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mkuranga District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mkuranga District?About 92 people per km² - What borders Mkuranga District?Ilala District, Kisarawe District, Rufiji District and Temeke District - What time zone is Mkuranga District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Mkuranga District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Mkuranga District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mkuranga District?130 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mkuranga District?Settlements lie between 6 m and 141 m - What is the highest point in Mkuranga District?Kiloeko (93 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mkuranga District?January to February and June to October - How many hospitals are in Mkuranga District?1 mapped - How many banks are in Mkuranga District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mkuranga District?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Mkuranga District?TZ0604 (OCHA common operational dataset)