District · Rukwa Region
# Kalambo District

Kalambo District is a district of Tanzania in Rukwa Region. It had an estimated 215,192 people in 2020 on 5,573 km² (about 39 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 118 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 215,192 people (2020)
- 5,573 km²
- 17 wards
- 118 mapped services

## How many people live in Kalambo District?

Kalambo District had an estimated 215,192 people in 2020 — 15.2% of Rukwa Region, 120th of 168 districts. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Rukwa Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 5,573 km², that is about 39 people per km², 134th of 168 districts.

50.7% of people are children under 15 and 2.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 15 across Rukwa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 113 children and older people.
- 0–4 43,327
- 5–9 36,032
- 10–14 29,781
- 15–19 22,653
- 20–24 18,013
- 25–29 15,000
- 30–34 11,814
- 35–39 9,366
- 40–44 7,803
- 45–49 5,843
- 50–54 4,475
- 55–59 3,383
- 60–64 2,856
- 65–69 1,998
- 70–74 1,321
- 75–79 905
- 80+ 622

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

## Where is Kalambo District?

Kalambo District lies in Rukwa Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other districts: Momba District, Nkasi District, Sumbawanga District and Sumbawanga Urban District. By area it is the 54th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 25.4% of Rukwa Region. The centre of Kalambo District is about 534 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 64 km from Sumbawanga, the main town of Rukwa Region. The centre point is at 8.5381° S, 31.5291° E.

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

## Know before you go: Kalambo 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
- Kasama Airport (KAA) · Kasama 191 km
- Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya 196 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:30) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:42).

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 Kalambo District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Kasanga | 256 | 5 | 8 |
| Katazi | 467 | 12 | 8 |
| Katete | 356 | 4 | 6 |
| Kilesha | 232 | 8 | 5 |
| Kisumba | 706 | 6 | 10 |
| Legeza Mwendo | 287 | 7 | 5 |
| Mabwekenya | 315 | 6 | 7 |
| Matai | 151 | 13 | 11 |
| Mkali | 195 | 6 | 4 |
| Mkowe | 553 | 6 | 7 |
| Mnamba | 179 | 2 | 5 |
| Msanzi | 414 | 5 | 8 |
| Mwazye | 139 | 4 | 5 |
| Mwembenkoswe | 347 | 4 | 7 |
| Mwimbi | 304 | 6 | 7 |
| Sopa | 452 | 7 | 8 |
| Ulumi | 222 | 5 | 7 |

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 Kalambo District

Open gazetteers list 106 villages, towns and localities in Kalambo District. The largest with a recorded population: Matai (24,070). Settlements here lie between about 781 m and 1,908 m above sea level (median 1,690 m).
- Chipapa
- Chipwa
- Chisya
- Chombe
- Himbo
- Igalula
- Ilambila
- Ilango
- Ilesha
- Ilonga
- Itekesha
- Kafukoka
- Kalalasi
- Kalalsi
- Kalambo
- Kale
- Kalembe
- Kalumbo
- Kamawe
- Kambo
- Kamyela
- Kankokwa
- Kanyezi
- Kasama
- Kasanga
- Kasitu
- Kasote
- Katali
- Katande
- Katapulo
- Katazi
- Kateha
- Kateka
- Katete
- Katuka
- Kawambwe
- Kazila
- Kifone
- Kilesha
- Kipanga
- Kirusi
- Kisumba
- Kitanga
- Kitete
- Kitungulu
- Kiundi Namema
- Kizombwe
- Laela
- Legeza Mwendo
- Luse
- Majengo
- Mambwe
- Manza
- Mao
- Matai
- Matai Asili B
- Matai Asilia
- Matai B
- Mbuluma
- Mbuza
- Mbwiro
- Mikonko
- Mizumbi
- Mkombo
- Mkowe
- Mlenje
- Mombo
- Mpanga
- Mpenje
- Msanzi
- Msipazi
- Mtuntumbe
- Musoma
- Muzi
- Mwaya
- Mwazye
- Mwela
- Mwera
- Mwima
- Mwimbi
- Myunga
- Namlangwa
- Nanga
- Narwara
- Ngorotwa
- Ninga
- Nitakuja
- Nsato
- Samazi
- Samvya
- Santa Maria
- Saza
- Selengoma
- Singiwe
- Sintali
- Solesia
- Sopa
- St Maria
- Tatanda
- Tekesya
- Ulumi
- Ulumi A
- Uwa
- Vwawa
- Wamikonko
- Zyangoma

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kalambo District

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Chilangwa
- Ipeta River
- Kairezi
- Kalambo River
- Kamyare
- Kana River
- Katimba
- Kawa
- Kuku
- Lake Sundu
- Loasi
- Mashete River
- Mlandasi
- Mosi
- Mwimbi River
- Nsanga
- Samfu
- Upemba

### Hills and mountains

15 hills; 1 mountain.
- Mbaa · 2,021 m
- Tuna · 1,999 m
- Nsangati · 1,930 m
- Mninga · 1,876 m
- Kirundi · 1,868 m
- Mpimbe · 1,809 m
- Sirimunda · 1,796 m
- Ifena · 1,795 m
- Kasusu · 1,779 m
- Kira · 1,769 m
- Mkwania · 1,762 m
- Longo · 1,742 m
- Makosi · 1,625 m
- Ninga · 1,623 m
- Finga · 1,544 m
- Mbuzi · 1,508 m

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.
- Kalambo Falls Forest Reserve
- Kalambo River 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 Kalambo District and the best time to visit

In Kalambo District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,167 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (262 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are April to October.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 21 | 236 |
| Feb | 22 | 181 |
| Mar | 22 | 197 |
| Apr | 21 | 93 |
| May | 20 | 13 |
| Jun | 18 | 2 |
| Jul | 18 | 2 |
| Aug | 20 | 6 |
| Sep | 23 | 4 |
| Oct | 25 | 30 |
| Nov | 24 | 141 |
| Dec | 22 | 262 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kalambo District

Places mapped inside Kalambo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hotels 5
- Schools 111
- Restaurants 1
- Police stations 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 Kalambo District? In Rukwa Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kalambo District? 215,192 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kalambo District? About 15 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kalambo District? About 39 people per km²
- What borders Kalambo District? Momba District, Nkasi District, Sumbawanga District and Sumbawanga Urban District
- What time zone is Kalambo District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kalambo District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kalambo District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kalambo District? 106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kalambo District? Settlements lie between 781 m and 1,908 m
- What is the highest point in Kalambo District? Mbaa (2,021 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kalambo District? April to October
- What is the P-code of Kalambo District? TZ1501 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 5,573.1 km²
- P-code: TZ1501
- Region: Rukwa Region

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