# Kahama Township Authority District, Shinyanga Region

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District · Shinyanga Region 

# Kahama Township Authority District

Kahama Township Authority District is a district of Tanzania in Shinyanga Region. It had an estimated **339,957 people** in 2020 on 1,364 km² (about 249 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 84 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 194 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 339,957people (2020)
- 1,364km²
- 20wards
- 194mapped services

## How many people live in Kahama Township Authority District?

Kahama Township Authority District had an estimated **339,957 people** in 2020 — 17.9% of Shinyanga Region, 67th of 168 districts. There are 1,011 women for every 1,000 men (above the Shinyanga Region figure of 994). Spread over 1,364 km², that is about **249 people per km²**, 39th of 168 districts.

42.3% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 17 across Shinyanga Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people.

0–4 ****54,892**

5–9 ****46,536**

10–14 ****42,405**

15–19 ****41,259**

20–24 ****36,006**

25–29 ****29,041**

30–34 ****23,412**

35–39 ****18,678**

40–44 ****14,005**

45–49 ****9,338**

50–54 ****7,083**

55–59 ****5,088**

60–64 ****4,019**

65–69 ****3,165**

70–74 ****2,288**

75–79 ****1,511**

80+ ****1,231**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Kahama Township Authority District?

Kahama Township Authority District lies in [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other districts: [Kahama District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama/), [Mbogwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/geita/mbogwe/) and [Nzega District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/nzega/). By area it is the 120th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 8.3% of [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/). The centre of Kahama Township Authority District is about 436 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 95 km from Shinyanga, the main town of Shinyanga Region. The centre point is at 3.8388° S, 32.5808° 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: Kahama Township Authority 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

- Shinyanga Airport (SHY) · Shinyanga106 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza160 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:34) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:52, 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 Kahama Township Authority District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Busoka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/busoka/) 62 3 2 

[Isagehe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/isagehe/) 77 7 9 

[Iyenze](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/iyenze/) 103 6 4 

[Kagongwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/kagongwa/) 26 3 6 

[Kahama Mjini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/kahama-mjini/) 1.1 2 23 

[Kilago](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/kilago/) 129 9 8 

[Kinaga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/kinaga/) 155 6 5 

[Majengo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/majengo/) 2.4 1 8 

[Malunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/malunga/) 11 1 5 

[Mhongolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/mhongolo/) 53 3 9 

[Mhungula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/mhungula/) 8.8 2 6 

[Mondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/mondo/) 129 7 6 

[Mwendakulima](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/mwendakulima/) 97 3 12 

[Ngogwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/ngogwa/) 119 4 5 

[Nyahanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/nyahanga/) 19 2 8 

[Nyandekwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/nyandekwa/) 132 8 7 

[Nyasubi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/nyasubi/) 6.6 1 52 

[Nyihogo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/nyihogo/) 3.3 3 8 

[Wendele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/wendele/) 129 4 4 

[Zongomera](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kahama-township-authority/zongomera/) 103 10 7 

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 Kahama Township Authority District

Open gazetteers list **84 villages, towns and localities** in Kahama Township Authority District. The largest with a recorded population: Kahama (453,654). Settlements here lie between about 1,199 m and 1,250 m above sea level (median 1,224 m).

- Buduba
- Bujika
- Bukondamoyo
- Bukooba
- Bulima
- Bumbiti
- Busoka
- Chalya
- Chapulwa
- Girime
- Ibilimbi
- Igung'hwa
- Ilindi
- Ilungu
- Imala
- Iponya
- Isagehe
- Isalenge
- Isegehe
- Ishiki
- Kagongwa
- Kahama
- Kahanga
- Kakebe
- Katungulu
- Kawe
- Kidunyashi
- Kilago
- Kilembwe
- Kilengwe
- Kilima
- Kinaga
- Kinanyuba B
- Kinza
- Kishima
- Kisundwa
- Kitwana
- Lowa
- Magobeko
- Majengo
- Malenge
- Malindi
- Malunga
- Mbulu
- Mhongolo
- Mhungula
- Mikole
- Mondo
- Mpera
- Mwanonga
- Mwanzwagi
- Mwazwagi
- Mwendakulima
- Mwime
- Nduku
- Ngogwa
- Ngulu
- Nkambi
- Nuja
- Nyahanga
- Nyambula
- Nyandekwa
- Nyanembe
- Nyashimbi
- Nyasubi
- Nyihogo
- Penzi
- Sangilwa
- Seeke
- Seke
- Shininga
- Shunu
- Sunge
- Tulole
- Tuloli
- Tumaini
- Ufala
- Ukamba
- Ukoroso
- Wame
- Wendele
- Wigehe
- Zongomela
- Zongomera

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 Kahama Township Authority District

Named natural and historic features inside Kahama Township Authority District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

6 hills.

- Salala · 1,237 m
- Kashimba · 1,219 m
- Mbulu · 1,218 m
- Matelonge · 1,200 m
- Nduku · 1,197 m
- Baseka · 1,186 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Buzwagi Airport

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 Kahama Township Authority District and the best time to visit

In Kahama Township Authority District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 1,003 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (184 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and May to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 144 

Feb 23 117 

Mar 23 146 

Apr 22 125 

May 23 38 

Jun 22 6 

Jul 22 2 

Aug 24 5 

Sep 26 11 

Oct 26 54 

Nov 24 170 

Dec 22 184 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kahama Township Authority District

Places mapped inside Kahama Township Authority District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals8
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels45
- Schools106
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants11
- Police stations1

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 Kahama Township Authority District?In Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kahama Township Authority District?339,957 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kahama Township Authority District?About 18 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kahama Township Authority District?About 249 people per km²
- What borders Kahama Township Authority District?Kahama District, Mbogwe District and Nzega District
- What time zone is Kahama Township Authority District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kahama Township Authority District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kahama Township Authority District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kahama Township Authority District?84 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kahama Township Authority District?Settlements lie between 1,199 m and 1,250 m
- What is the highest point in Kahama Township Authority District?Salala (1,237 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kahama Township Authority District?February and May to October
- How many hospitals are in Kahama Township Authority District?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Kahama Township Authority District?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kahama Township Authority District?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kahama Township Authority District?TZ1705 (OCHA common operational dataset)