# Namtumbo District, Ruvuma Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/ District · Ruvuma Region # Namtumbo District Namtumbo District is a district of Tanzania in Ruvuma Region. It had an estimated **234,713 people** in 2020 on 21,775 km² (about 11 per km²). It is divided into 18 wards. 110 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 136 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 234,713people (2020) - 21,775km² - 18wards - 136mapped services ## How many people live in Namtumbo District? Namtumbo District had an estimated **234,713 people** in 2020 — 13.9% of Ruvuma Region, 110th of 168 districts. There are 1,005 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ruvuma Region figure of 1,011). Spread over 21,775 km², that is about **11 people per km²**, 166th of 168 districts. 43.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Ruvuma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 89 children and older people. 0–4 ****36,120** 5–9 ****34,023** 10–14 ****32,281** 15–19 ****23,231** 20–24 ****17,863** 25–29 ****17,119** 30–34 ****15,325** 35–39 ****13,500** 40–44 ****11,440** 45–49 ****9,141** 50–54 ****6,607** 55–59 ****5,138** 60–64 ****4,568** 65–69 ****3,485** 70–74 ****2,337** 75–79 ****1,578** 80+ ****957** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Namtumbo District? Namtumbo District lies in [Ruvuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 5 other districts: [Liwale District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/lindi/liwale/), [Songea District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/), [Songea Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea-urban/), [Tunduru District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/tunduru/) and [Ulanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/). By area it is the 6th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 34.7% of [Ruvuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/). The centre of Namtumbo District is about 503 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 59 km from Songea, the main town of Ruvuma Region. The centre point is at 10.6742° S, 36.1905° 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 Namtumbo District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Namtumbo District: 3 nature reserves. - Kibanda Widlife Management Area · nature reserve - Kisungule Widlife Management Area · nature reserve - Mbarangandu Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve 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: Namtumbo 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 (#####) ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:08) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:50, sunset around 18:20). 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 Namtumbo District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Hanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/hanga/) 297 8 10 [Kitanda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/kitanda/) 897 5 6 [Ligera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/ligera/) 1,257 7 9 [Likuyuseka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/likuyuseka/) 5,924 15 5 [Limamu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/limamu/) 476 4 4 [Litola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/litola/) 290 5 7 [Luchili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/luchili/) 306 8 9 [Luegu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/luegu/) 93 2 7 [Lusewa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/lusewa/) 3,833 16 8 [Magazini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/magazini/) 3,150 9 6 [Mchomoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/mchomoro/) 2,299 9 8 [Mgombasi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/mgombasi/) 1,580 6 7 [Mkongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/mkongo/) 155 3 7 [Mputa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/mputa/) 234 3 6 [Msindo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/msindo/) 123 7 5 [Namabengo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/namabengo/) 158 5 10 [Namtumbo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/namtumbo/) 456 4 13 [Rwinga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/rwinga/) 248 3 9 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 Namtumbo District Open gazetteers list **110 villages, towns and localities** in Namtumbo District. Settlements here lie between about 490 m and 1,091 m above sea level (median 804 m). - Amani - Chengena - Dodoma - Hanga - Ilonga - Kandulu - Kasembe - Kibobe - Kilangalanga - Kilimasera - Kitanda - Kumbara - Langero - Libango - Libobi - Ligera - Ligunga - Lihimbalilo - Likonde - Likusanguse - Likuyu - Likuyuseka - Limamu - Lipateka - Litola - Liwawa - Liwuka - Luchesi - Luegu - Luguruka - Luhangano - Lumecha - Lusewa - Lusonja - Magazini - Mageuzi - Makaloye - Malijoni - Mandela - Mandepwende - Masaguro - Masuguru - Matepwende - Matimbuka - Mawa - Mbanzi - Mbao - Mbarangandu - Mbatimira - Mbimbi - Mbunga - Mchomolo - Mchomoro - Mdwema - Mfate - Mgombasi - Mgwina - Mhangazi - Milonji - Minazini - Mindo - Mkongo - Mlilayoyo - Mpigamiti - Mpurukasese - Mputa - Msamara - Mshindo - Msindo - Msisima - Mtakanini - Mtakuja - Mteramwahi - Mterawamwahi - Mtonya - Mtukula - Mtulanijwa - Mtulanjiwa - Mtumbatimaji - Mwangaza - Mwili - Nahimba - Nahoro - Naikesi - Nakawale - Namabengo - Namahoka - Namanguli - Namanima - Nambecha - Nambunju - Namtumbo - Ngwinde - Nhehe - Njalamatata - Njoomlole - Njuga - Nyamtumbo - Pangisa - Rutukira - Rutumbo - Rwinga - Salims - Songambele - Suluti - Tingi - Tuliana - Ukiwayuyu - Ulamboni - Utwango 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 Namtumbo District Named natural and historic features inside Namtumbo District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 42 rivers and streams. - Horobo - Komboni - Ligera - Likonde - Likuyu - Lilehangule - Litete - Litopanyondo - Liuni - Liwawa - Luchili - Luinga - Lukilukuru - Lukimwa - Lupambo - Luwoyoyo - Majimahuhu - Makongodera - Makungo River - Matapwende - Mbegea - Mituru - Mkungo - Msavesi …and 18 more. ### Hills and mountains 4 hills. - Lupaninga · 1,088 m - Ngongoma · 1,081 m - Mbunga · 957 m - Mtungwe · 710 m 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 Namtumbo District and the best time to visit In Namtumbo District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,222 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (298 mm) and the driest Sep (3 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 23 298 Feb 23 222 Mar 22 230 Apr 21 119 May 20 38 Jun 18 11 Jul 18 5 Aug 20 4 Sep 23 3 Oct 25 16 Nov 26 70 Dec 24 207 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namtumbo District Places mapped inside Namtumbo District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Schools135 - Colleges and universities1 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 Namtumbo District?In Ruvuma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Namtumbo District?234,713 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Namtumbo District?About 18 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Namtumbo District?About 11 people per km² - What borders Namtumbo District?Liwale District, Songea District, Songea Urban District, Tunduru District and Ulanga District - What is there to see in Namtumbo District?Kibanda Widlife Management Area, Kisungule Widlife Management Area, Mbarangandu Wildlife Management Area - What time zone is Namtumbo District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Namtumbo District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Namtumbo District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Namtumbo District?110 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Namtumbo District?Settlements lie between 490 m and 1,091 m - What is the highest point in Namtumbo District?Lupaninga (1,088 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Namtumbo District?April to November - What is the P-code of Namtumbo District?TZ1005 (OCHA common operational dataset)