# Songea District, Ruvuma Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/ District · Ruvuma Region # Songea District Songea District is a district of Tanzania in Ruvuma Region. It had an estimated **191,415 people** in 2020 on 14,054 km² (about 14 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 125 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 191,415people (2020) - 14,054km² - 17wards - 125mapped services ## How many people live in Songea District? Songea District had an estimated **191,415 people** in 2020 — 11.3% of Ruvuma Region, 126th of 168 districts. There are 963 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ruvuma Region figure of 1,011). Spread over 14,054 km², that is about **14 people per km²**, 163rd of 168 districts. 41.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Ruvuma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people. 0–4 ****27,375** 5–9 ****27,169** 10–14 ****24,631** 15–19 ****18,325** 20–24 ****15,231** 25–29 ****14,091** 30–34 ****12,514** 35–39 ****11,147** 40–44 ****9,632** 45–49 ****8,238** 50–54 ****6,069** 55–59 ****5,019** 60–64 ****4,192** 65–69 ****3,256** 70–74 ****2,211** 75–79 ****1,509** 80+ ****806** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Songea District? Songea District lies in [Ruvuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 9 other districts: [Kilombero District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/kilombero/), [Ludewa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/njombe/ludewa/), [Mbinga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/mbinga/), [Namtumbo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/namtumbo/), [Njombe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/njombe/njombe/), [Njombe Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/njombe/njombe-urban/), [Nyasa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/nyasa/), [Songea Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea-urban/) and [Ulanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/morogoro/ulanga/). By area it is the 16th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 22.4% of [Ruvuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/). The centre of Songea District is about 473 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 10.4149° S, 35.4398° 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: Songea 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 - Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya290 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:52, sunset around 18:23). 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 Songea District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Gumbiro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/gumbiro/) 1,009 5 4 [Kilagano](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/kilagano/) 811 6 9 [Litisha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/litisha/) 377 6 12 [Magagura](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/magagura/) 562 8 12 [Mahanje](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mahanje/) 1,300 8 11 [Maposeni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/maposeni/) 364 7 5 [Matimira](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/matimira/) 600 8 4 [Matumbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/matumbi/) 2,248 5 2 [Mbinga Mhalule](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mbinga-mhalule/) 227 8 6 [Mkongotema](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mkongotema/) 1,325 6 6 [Mpandangino](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mpandangino/) 184 4 3 [Mpitimbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mpitimbi/) 360 10 9 [Mtyangimbole](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/mtyangimbole/) 194 3 6 [Muhuruku](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/muhuruku/) 1,574 6 13 [Ndongosi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/ndongosi/) 2,137 6 8 [Peramiho](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/peramiho/) 64 3 7 [Wino](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/ruvuma/songea/wino/) 715 4 8 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 Songea District Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Songea District. The largest with a recorded population: Maposeni (19,472) and Mahanje (15,009). Settlements here lie between about 338 m and 1,467 m above sea level (median 955 m). - Barabarani - Boma ya Lindi - Gumbilo - Gumbiro - Ifinga - Ipaya - Johannes Bruck - Johannesbrucke - Kikunja - Kilagano - Kilawalawa - Kitulo - Kiyaya - Liganga - Lihigo - Lihuhu - Likarangilo - Lilondo - Lipaya - Lipokela - Lipupuma - Litapwasi - Litisha - Litoa - Liula - Liweta - Lugagara - Luhimba - Lundusi - Lusonga - Lutukila - Luyangweni - Lyangwene - Madaba - Magagura - Magazini - Magima - Magingo - Mahanje - Majimahu - Maposeni - Mara - Masangu - Matamondo - Mateteleka - Matimila - Matimira - Matumbi - Maweso - Mbangamawe - Mbilu - Mbinga - Mbinga Mhalul - Mbunga - Mbura - Mchekwa - Mdunduwaro - Mgazini - Mhepai - Mipingi - Mirambo - Mkongotema - Mkurumusi - Mkwera - Mlali - Morogoro - Mpandangindo - Mpangula - Mpitimbi - Mtyangimbole - Mtyangimbori - Muhukulu Bara - Muhukulu Lila - Muhukuru - Muungano Zomba - Mwakimindo - Nakahegwa - Nakahuga - Nakawale - Namatuh - Nambarapi - Nambendo - Namtui - Ndelenyuma - Ndilimalitemb - Ndirima - Ndolela - Ndongosi - Ngadinda - Ngahokola - Ngahokoro - Ngalanga - Old Gumbiro - Pangani - Piganyongas - Putire - Sakamaganga - Towatowa - Wino 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 Songea District Named natural and historic features inside Songea District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 42 rivers and streams. - Chokaa - Gedeyeya - Hanga - Itoa - Kilangila - Likuyu - Lilondi - Litapwasi - Ludewa - Luhimba - Luhira River - Luhirea - Lumecha River - Lusili - Luvilwa - Luwigu - Mbangi - Mbunguti - Mgungusi - Mhungu - Milola - Mkako - Mkingasi - Mkongoleko …and 18 more. ### Hills and mountains 29 hills. - Nyanyamenda · 1,541 m - Ujagaju · 1,497 m - Ulemero · 1,439 m - Njiaya Panda · 1,434 m - Pembe la Mbogu · 1,434 m - Marara · 1,424 m - Lunyanya · 1,391 m - Magazini · 1,341 m - Chanyuki · 1,329 m - Mwakipilima · 1,301 m - Ndolela · 1,299 m - Litenga · 1,261 m - Lunyanga · 1,220 m - Kitulika · 1,114 m - Mgorowora · 1,087 m - Lihuhu · 1,058 m - Humbare · 1,044 m - Lupagara · 1,039 m - Ngango · 1,037 m - Idonda · 1,017 m - Namarui · 1,003 m - Lundemende · 946 m - Ligumbiro · 939 m - Mbingamchuchi · 924 m …and 5 more. 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 Songea District and the best time to visit In Songea District, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 1,283 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (303 mm) and the driest Sep (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 303 Feb 22 230 Mar 22 232 Apr 21 127 May 19 46 Jun 18 14 Jul 18 5 Aug 20 4 Sep 23 3 Oct 25 17 Nov 26 74 Dec 24 228 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Songea District Places mapped inside Songea District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks2 - Schools119 - 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 Songea District?In Ruvuma Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Songea District?191,415 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Songea District?About 20 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Songea District?About 14 people per km² - What borders Songea District?Kilombero District, Ludewa District, Mbinga District, Namtumbo District, Njombe District, Njombe Urban District, Nyasa District, Songea Urban District and Ulanga District - What time zone is Songea District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Songea District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Songea District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Songea District?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Songea District?Settlements lie between 338 m and 1,467 m - What is the highest point in Songea District?Nyanyamenda (1,541 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Songea District?May to November - How many hospitals are in Songea District?3 mapped - How many banks are in Songea District?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Songea District?TZ1002 (OCHA common operational dataset)