# Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/

District · Shinyanga Region 

# Kishapu District

Kishapu District is a district of Tanzania in Shinyanga Region. It had an estimated **320,311 people** in 2020 on 4,186 km² (about 77 per km²). It is divided into 20 wards. 140 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 164 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 320,311people (2020)
- 4,186km²
- 20wards
- 164mapped services

## How many people live in Kishapu District?

Kishapu District had an estimated **320,311 people** in 2020 — 16.9% of Shinyanga Region, 76th of 168 districts. There are 969 women for every 1,000 men (below the Shinyanga Region figure of 994). Spread over 4,186 km², that is about **77 people per km²**, 102nd of 168 districts.

46.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 17 across Shinyanga Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 99 children and older people.

0–4 ****57,494**

5–9 ****49,600**

10–14 ****42,567**

15–19 ****35,621**

20–24 ****29,021**

25–29 ****20,792**

30–34 ****17,423**

35–39 ****15,417**

40–44 ****14,231**

45–49 ****9,936**

50–54 ****7,944**

55–59 ****5,472**

60–64 ****4,760**

65–69 ****3,828**

70–74 ****2,894**

75–79 ****1,859**

80+ ****1,452**

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

## Where is Kishapu District?

Kishapu District lies in [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other districts: [Igunga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/igunga/), [Iramba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/iramba/), [Kwimba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/kwimba/), [Maswa District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/maswa/), [Meatu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/meatu/), [Shinyanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga/) and [Shinyanga Urban District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/). By area it is the 66th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 25.5% of [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/). The centre of Kishapu District is about 349 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 44 km from Shinyanga, the main town of Shinyanga Region. The centre point is at 3.6804° S, 33.8172° 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 Kishapu District

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kishapu District: 1 waterfall.

- CASCADA DE MIGUEL · waterfall

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: Kishapu 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) · Shinyanga36 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza169 km

### Nearest railway station

Songwa (Songwa), about 38 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:42).

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 Kishapu District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Bubiki](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/bubiki/) 187 4 10 

[Bunambiyu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/bunambiyu/) 204 5 6 

[Itilima](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/itilima/) 202 10 9 

[Kiloleli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/kiloleli/) 203 3 4 

[Kishapu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/kishapu/) 260 8 16 

[Lagana](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/lagana/) 260 7 6 

[Masanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/masanga/) 301 6 9 

[Mondo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/mondo/) 154 7 7 

[Mwadui Lohumbo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/mwadui-lohumbo/) 258 9 15 

[Mwakipoya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/mwakipoya/) 220 10 5 

[Mwamalasa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/mwamalasa/) 271 6 9 

[Mwamashele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/mwamashele/) 217 7 5 

[Ngofila](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/ngofila/) 213 7 5 

[Seke Bugoro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/seke-bugoro/) 183 7 7 

[Shagihilu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/shagihilu/) 224 13 10 

[Somagedi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/somagedi/) 134 5 6 

[Songwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/songwa/) 93 5 12 

[Talaga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/talaga/) 144 4 5 

[Uchunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/uchunga/) 232 8 9 

[Ukenyenge](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/ukenyenge/) 223 11 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 Kishapu District

Open gazetteers list **140 villages, towns and localities** in Kishapu District. The largest with a recorded population: Songwa (23,618), Mwadui (23,296) and Kishapu (16,371). Settlements here lie between about 1,060 m and 1,225 m above sea level (median 1,131 m).

- Badi
- Beledi
- Bogogo
- Bubiki
- Bubiki village
- Bubinza
- Buganika
- Bugoro
- Bulahu
- Bulegela
- Bulekela
- Bulima
- Bunambiyu
- Bupigi
- Busangwa
- Busongo
- Butuyu
- Buzinza
- Dugushilu
- Dulisi village
- Gobina
- Gusaya
- Gwashyi
- Iboja
- Ididi
- Idisa
- Idukilo
- Idukiro
- Idushi
- Igaga 'B'
- Igaga A
- Igumangobo
- Ijimeja
- Ijimija
- Ikenejo
- Ikoma
- Ikonda
- Ikonokelo
- Ikonongo
- Ilebelebe
- Ilula
- Inolelo
- Ipeja
- Isagala
- Isoso
- Isungahoro
- Itilima
- Itongoitale
- Jorgoi
- Kabila
- Kakola
- Kalitu
- Kanawa
- Kasaji
- Kijongo
- Kiloleli
- Kiloleri
- Kinampanda
- Kisesa
- Kishapu
- Kitalala
- Lagana
- Lilindilo
- Lubaga
- Luhombo
- Luhumbo
- Lwagalalo
- Magalata
- Maganzo
- Magingira
- Malwilo
- Mango
- Mangu
- Masagala
- Masanga
- Mawlilo
- Mayanji
- Mhunze
- Migunga
- Mihama
- Mihana
- Mipa
- Mipa village centre
- Miyuguyu
- Mizanza
- Mondo
- Mongwe
- Mpumbula
- Muguda
- Mwadui
- Mwadui Lohumbo
- Mwajiginya A
- Mwajiginya B
- Mwakipoya
- Mwalata
- Mwamadulu
- Mwamagembe
- Mwamala 'A'
- Mwamalasa
- Mwamanota
- Mwamashele
- Mwamashimba
- Mwamwala
- Mwandu
- Mwangalanga
- Mwangh'Olo
- Mwanulu
- Mwasubi
- Mwataga
- Mwaweja
- Mwigumbi
- Ndoleleji
- Negezi
- Ng'Wang'Hili
- Ng'washinong'hela
- Ngeme
- Ngofila
- Ngovila
- Ngundangali
- Ngunga
- Ngwandoma
- Nhobola
- Nhobora
- Njugeni
- Nyamikoma
- Nyasamba
- Nyawa
- Nyenze
- Nzega
- Old Negezi
- Seke
- Shagihilu
- Songwa
- Suka Suka
- Ukenyenge
- Unyanyembe
- Unyanyenge
- Wela
- Wimate
- Wishiteleja

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 Kishapu District

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

### Water

15 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Beledi
- Bufu River
- Buhusho
- Du Toit Dam
- Dungoshilo
- Gaga River
- Kunze
- Magogo River
- Mango River
- Mhala River
- Minyanda River
- Mwandugolinda
- Nhumbu River
- Nkolongo River
- Nzanza
- Usule

### Hills and mountains

5 hills.

- Mwagalangkulu · 1,266 m
- Bubiki · 1,220 m
- Mimbi · 1,202 m
- Biritiru · 1,119 m
- Mihama · 1,060 m

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Mwadui
- Mwadui 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 Kishapu District and the best time to visit

In Kishapu District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 954 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (175 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February and April to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 144 

Feb 23 98 

Mar 23 142 

Apr 23 116 

May 23 46 

Jun 23 6 

Jul 23 2 

Aug 24 7 

Sep 26 12 

Oct 26 49 

Nov 24 156 

Dec 23 175 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kishapu District

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels4
- Schools152

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 Kishapu District?In Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Kishapu District?320,311 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kishapu District?About 16 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kishapu District?About 77 people per km²
- What borders Kishapu District?Igunga District, Iramba District, Kwimba District, Maswa District, Meatu District, Shinyanga District and Shinyanga Urban District
- What is there to see in Kishapu District?CASCADA DE MIGUEL
- What time zone is Kishapu District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kishapu District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Kishapu District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kishapu District?140 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kishapu District?Settlements lie between 1,060 m and 1,225 m
- What is the highest point in Kishapu District?Mwagalangkulu (1,266 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kishapu District?February and April to October
- How many hospitals are in Kishapu District?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Kishapu District?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kishapu District?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kishapu District?TZ1702 (OCHA common operational dataset)