# Nkasi District, Rukwa Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/ District · Rukwa Region # Nkasi District Nkasi District is a district of Tanzania in Rukwa Region. It had an estimated **375,692 people** in 2020 on 9,831 km² (about 38 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 128 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 146 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 375,692people (2020) - 9,831km² - 17wards - 146mapped services ## How many people live in Nkasi District? Nkasi District had an estimated **375,692 people** in 2020 — 26.6% of Rukwa Region, 54th of 168 districts. There are 999 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Rukwa Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 9,831 km², that is about **38 people per km²**, 135th of 168 districts. 50.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.0% 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 109 children and older people. 0–4 ****75,182** 5–9 ****62,419** 10–14 ****50,891** 15–19 ****39,979** 20–24 ****31,249** 25–29 ****26,579** 30–34 ****22,082** 35–39 ****17,855** 40–44 ****13,765** 45–49 ****9,667** 50–54 ****7,501** 55–59 ****6,003** 60–64 ****4,903** 65–69 ****3,118** 70–74 ****2,134** 75–79 ****1,363** 80+ ****1,002** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Nkasi District? Nkasi District lies in [Rukwa Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other districts: [Kalambo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/kalambo/), [Mlele District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/katavi/mlele/), [Mpanda District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/katavi/mpanda/), [Sumbawanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/sumbawanga/) and [Sumbawanga Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/sumbawanga-urban/). By area it is the 27th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 44.8% of [Rukwa Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/). The centre of Nkasi District is about 542 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 76 km from Sumbawanga, the main town of Rukwa Region. The centre point is at 7.5873° S, 31.0449° 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). ## Things to see in and around Nkasi District OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Nkasi District: 3 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 attraction. - Loasi River Forest Reserve · nature reserve - Lwafi-Nkhamba Game Reserve · nature reserve - Mpimbwe Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve - Lyamba la mfipa · viewpoint - Kipili Mission ruins · attraction Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Nkasi 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 - Kalemie Airport (FMI) · Kalemie275 km - Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya287 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:46). 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 Nkasi District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/chala/) 209 7 6 [Isale](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/isale/) 576 7 11 [Kabwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kabwe/) 818 6 7 [Kala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kala/) 419 8 8 [Kate](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kate/) 694 9 11 [Kipande](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kipande/) 319 7 8 [Kipili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kipili/) 320 8 8 [Kirando](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/kirando/) 344 5 6 [Korongwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/korongwe/) 480 4 4 [Mkwamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/mkwamba/) 562 11 6 [Mtenga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/mtenga/) 1,616 11 13 [Namanyere](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/namanyere/) 197 8 17 [Ninde](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/ninde/) 710 5 4 [Nkandasi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/nkandasi/) 370 11 7 [Nkomolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/nkomolo/) 761 10 13 [Sintali](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/sintali/) 737 5 5 [Wampembe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/nkasi/wampembe/) 700 8 12 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 Nkasi District Open gazetteers list **128 villages, towns and localities** in Nkasi District. The largest with a recorded population: Namanyere (40,000), Kirando (33,111), Chala (22,624) and Nkove (5,389). Settlements here lie between about 773 m and 1,965 m above sea level (median 1,554 m). - Chala - Chala A - Chala C - Chalatila - Chamzumbe - Chapota - Chima - China - Chonga - Chongo Katete - Ifundwa - Igalula - Ipanda - Ipolomelo - Isaba - Isale - Isunta - Itete - Itinde - Itindi - Izinga - Izyomba - Kacheche - Kakoma - Kala - Kalila - Kalundi - Kamwanga - Kanazi - Kandali - Kantawa - Karia - Kasangwa - Kasanzo - Kasapa - Kashenke - Kasimbo - Kasisiwa - Kasu - Katani - Kate - Katenga - Katoba - Katongolo - Kazovu - Kilangala - King'Ombe - Kipande - Kipili - Kipundu - Kipundu Kala - Kirambo - Kirando - Kisensegere - Kisi - Kisua - Kisula - Kitambo - Kitete - Kitongwa - Kitosi - Kizi - Kizumbi - Legeza - Londokazi - Lunyala - Lusekese - Lusembwa - Lyele - Lyelye - Malesa - Malongwe - Mambilo - Mashete - Masolo - Masoro - Matala - Mbwendi - Mfili - Mileshie - Milumbule - Milundikwa - Miombo - Mkangale - Mkasama - Mkinga - Mkole - Mkombe - Mlambo - Mpenge - Msamba - Msilihofu - Mtakuja - Mtapenda - Mtenga - Mtosi - Mulesa - Mulu - Mwai - Mwinza - Myula - Namala - Namansi - Namanyere - Ncheje - Ng'Undwe - Ninde - Nkana - Nkansi - Nkomanchindo - Nkomolo - Nkomolo Ii - Nkove - Nkundi - Ntalamila - Ntatumbila - Ntuchi - Shashete - Sintali - Sopa - Swaila - Takasa - Tambaruka - Tambaruku - Ukolo - Usensula - Utinta - Wampembe 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 Nkasi District Named natural and historic features inside Nkasi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Kafunga - Kalosi - Kamanyere - Kausinse - Lake Kanisiwa - Luamfi River - Manda - Mangali - Mfulsi - Mkombe - Mkukwe - Monga - Mowe River - Mpanda - Mpasa - Mtozi - Mulo - Mungamkuru - Nililirwa - Nkima - Nsalamba - Punda - Ulinga River ### Coast and islands 1 island. - Ulwile Island ### Hills and mountains 31 hills; 3 mountains. - Chalangala · 2,187 m - Kisusi · 2,000 m - Kalulungu · 1,979 m - Rupila · 1,955 m - Yamba · 1,954 m - Mtantwa · 1,923 m - Sanga · 1,876 m - Milundikwa · 1,867 m - Tapepo · 1,846 m - Pagwa · 1,826 m - Twanki · 1,793 m - Kinglasa · 1,775 m - Katjaswa · 1,754 m - Ntiri · 1,745 m - Kisito · 1,721 m - Mbede · 1,716 m - Kate · 1,677 m - Tindi · 1,676 m - Mkasama · 1,632 m - Kifuma · 1,487 m - Kisi · 1,434 m - Bulunda · 1,413 m - Katote · 1,411 m - Simpala · 1,377 m …and 10 more. ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Kisi Forest Reserve - Kisi Forest Reserve - Loasi River 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 Nkasi District and the best time to visit In Nkasi District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,074 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (237 mm) and the driest Jul (1 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 20 200 Feb 21 158 Mar 21 170 Apr 20 104 May 20 15 Jun 19 1 Jul 19 1 Aug 21 1 Sep 24 5 Oct 25 33 Nov 23 150 Dec 21 237 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nkasi District Places mapped inside Nkasi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Hotels4 - Schools137 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants1 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 Nkasi District?In Rukwa Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Nkasi District?375,692 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Nkasi District?About 15 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Nkasi District?About 38 people per km² - What borders Nkasi District?Kalambo District, Mlele District, Mpanda District, Sumbawanga District and Sumbawanga Urban District - What is there to see in Nkasi District?Kipili Mission ruins, Loasi River Forest Reserve, Lwafi-Nkhamba Game Reserve, Lyamba la mfipa - What time zone is Nkasi District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Nkasi District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Nkasi District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nkasi District?128 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nkasi District?Settlements lie between 773 m and 1,965 m - What is the highest point in Nkasi District?Chalangala (2,187 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nkasi District?April to October - How many hospitals are in Nkasi District?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Nkasi District?TZ1503 (OCHA common operational dataset)