District · Ruvuma Region
# Mbinga District

Mbinga District is a district of Tanzania in Ruvuma Region. It had an estimated 426,839 people in 2020 on 4,844 km² (about 88 per km²). It is divided into 34 wards. 97 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 268 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 426,839 people (2020)
- 4,844 km²
- 34 wards
- 268 mapped services

## How many people live in Mbinga District?

Mbinga District had an estimated 426,839 people in 2020 — 25.3% of Ruvuma Region, 36th of 168 districts. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ruvuma Region figure of 1,011). Spread over 4,844 km², that is about 88 people per km², 94th of 168 districts.

42.4% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Ruvuma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 82 children and older people.
- 0–4 63,741
- 5–9 60,916
- 10–14 56,210
- 15–19 45,172
- 20–24 39,428
- 25–29 33,016
- 30–34 27,407
- 35–39 23,610
- 40–44 19,951
- 45–49 17,856
- 50–54 11,942
- 55–59 9,026
- 60–64 6,781
- 65–69 4,926
- 70–74 3,245
- 75–79 2,431
- 80+ 1,181

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

## Where is Mbinga District?

Mbinga District lies in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania. It borders 3 other districts: Ludewa District, Nyasa District and Songea District. By area it is the 61st largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 7.7% of Ruvuma Region. The centre of Mbinga District is about 511 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 76 km from Songea, the main town of Ruvuma Region. The centre point is at 10.7031° S, 34.9549° 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 Mbinga District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Mbinga District: 1 nature reserve.
- Litumbandyosi-Gesimasowa Proposed Game Reserve · nature reserve

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: Mbinga 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 271 km
- Lichinga Airport (VXC) · Lichinga 288 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 18:25).

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 Mbinga District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Kambarage | 43 | 4 | 7 |
| Kigonsera | 147 | 2 | 13 |
| Kihangi Mahuka | 150 | 2 | 12 |
| Kihungu | 104 | 1 | 4 |
| Kikolo | 64 | 1 | 4 |
| Kilimani | 112 | 7 | 7 |
| Kipapa | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| Kipololo | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| Kitanda | 205 | 1 | 7 |
| Kitumbalomo | 182 | 2 | 7 |
| Kitura | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Langiro | 74 | 2 | 7 |
| Linda | 100 | 1 | 7 |
| Litembo | 48 | 4 | 11 |
| Litumbandyosi | 735 | 3 | 4 |
| Luwaita | 37 | 5 | 5 |
| Maguu | 60 | 3 | 9 |
| Mapera | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| Matiri | 214 | 1 | 11 |
| Mbangamao | 166 | 5 | 10 |
| Mbinga Mjini | 63 | 7 | 24 |
| Mbuji | 74 | 2 | 4 |
| Mikalanga | 83 | 3 | 5 |
| Mkako | 285 | 7 | 14 |
| Mkumbi | 70 | 3 | 6 |
| Mpapa | 103 | 1 | 8 |
| Mpepai | 357 | 4 | 13 |
| Myangayanga | 75 | 8 | 7 |
| Namswea | 379 | 2 | 9 |
| Ngima | 45 | 2 | 6 |
| Nyoni | 85 | 6 | 11 |
| Ruanda | 497 | 5 | 6 |
| Ukata | 92 | 1 | 5 |
| Utiri | 65 | 2 | 6 |

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 Mbinga District

Open gazetteers list 97 villages, towns and localities in Mbinga District. The largest with a recorded population: Mbinga (60,868), Kigonsera (22,155) and Matiri (18,830). Settlements here lie between about 791 m and 1,912 m above sea level (median 1,338 m).
- Amanimakolo
- Buruma
- Kagugu
- Kibandai 'A'
- Kibandai Asili
- Kibanga
- Kigonsera
- Kihuka
- Kihulila
- Kikolo
- Kikuli
- Kilimani
- Kindimba
- Kindimba Juu
- Kitai
- Kiterea
- Kiyaha
- Langandondo
- Langiro
- Lazi
- Lihale
- Likingo
- Likonde
- Likwera
- Lipumba
- Lisau
- Litembo
- Litoho
- Litumbandyosi
- Liwihi
- Londo
- Longa
- Lugari
- Luhagara
- Luhuni
- Lumeme
- Lusonga
- Lutimba
- Luwaita
- Luwiko
- Maganagana
- Maguu
- Mahenge
- Mahilo Asili
- Makatani
- Makoro
- Mangwagala
- Mapela
- Masumuni
- Matanga
- Mateka
- Matekela
- Matiri
- Mbambi
- Mbangamao
- Mbangana
- Mbiku
- Mbinga
- Mbuyura
- Mhekela
- Mikalanga
- Mikolola
- Miyau
- Mkako
- Mkeyeto
- Mkumbi
- Mkurumusi
- Mkwaya
- Mpapa
- Mpepai
- Mswika
- Mtame
- Myangayanga
- Ndembe
- Ndembo
- Ndengu
- Ndongosi
- Ntunduwalo
- Nyoni
- Pacha 6
- Paradiso
- Pilikano
- Punga
- Ruanda
- Rudisha
- Sepukila
- Tanga
- Tingi
- Tukuzi
- Ugano
- Ukimo
- Umgano
- Unango
- Utiri
- Walanzi
- Wukiro
- Zomba

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mbinga District

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

### Water

24 rivers and streams.
- Haisi
- Kilindi
- Kiyoka
- Lihutu
- Likawa
- Lukangago
- Lukarasi
- Lukulasi
- Lukulasi River
- Lunagara
- Lungumba
- Luwaita
- Luwesu
- Matomondo
- Mbara
- Mbawazi
- Mdyosi
- Mkurusi
- Msanga
- Nangira
- Ndembo
- Nyarukangele
- Nyunayungu
- River Lutuka

### Hills and mountains

31 hills.
- Lukukura · 1,708 m
- Mambanga · 1,620 m
- Lupiru · 1,583 m
- Kitesa · 1,559 m
- Maramasi · 1,530 m
- Kinjeyi · 1,515 m
- Kuvani · 1,484 m
- Kihehe · 1,411 m
- Kitumbaromo · 1,384 m
- Lipumba · 1,379 m
- Kipulila · 1,363 m
- Nyapi · 1,309 m
- Mahuka · 1,306 m
- Uluva · 1,306 m
- Kiyaha · 1,305 m
- Makoro · 1,294 m
- Litonya · 1,272 m
- Lihimoa · 1,268 m
- Kindimba Juu · 1,245 m
- Mswika · 1,240 m
- Litumbi · 1,232 m
- Turu · 1,195 m
- Luhuwila · 1,193 m
- Namchwea · 1,140 m

…and 7 more.

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 Mbinga District and the best time to visit

In Mbinga District, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jun (19 °C). About 1,134 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (277 mm) and the driest Sep (2 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 | 23 | 277 |
| Feb | 23 | 211 |
| Mar | 23 | 212 |
| Apr | 22 | 103 |
| May | 21 | 36 |
| Jun | 19 | 7 |
| Jul | 20 | 4 |
| Aug | 22 | 2 |
| Sep | 24 | 2 |
| Oct | 26 | 14 |
| Nov | 27 | 59 |
| Dec | 25 | 207 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mbinga District

Places mapped inside Mbinga District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 6
- Banks 3
- Hotels 2
- Schools 255
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 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 Mbinga District? In Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Mbinga District? 426,839 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mbinga District? About 19 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mbinga District? About 88 people per km²
- What borders Mbinga District? Ludewa District, Nyasa District and Songea District
- What is there to see in Mbinga District? Litumbandyosi-Gesimasowa Proposed Game Reserve
- What time zone is Mbinga District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mbinga District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mbinga District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mbinga District? 97 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mbinga District? Settlements lie between 791 m and 1,912 m
- What is the highest point in Mbinga District? Lukukura (1,708 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mbinga District? April to November
- How many hospitals are in Mbinga District? 6 mapped
- How many banks are in Mbinga District? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mbinga District? TZ1003 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 4,843.6 km²
- P-code: TZ1003
- Region: Ruvuma Region

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