# Shinyanga Urban District, Shinyanga Region – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ District · Shinyanga Region # Shinyanga Urban District Shinyanga Urban District is a district of Tanzania in Shinyanga Region. It had an estimated **187,876 people** in 2020 on 555 km² (about 338 per km²). Its main town is Shinyanga. It is divided into 17 wards. 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 230 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 187,876people (2020) - 555km² - 17wards - 230mapped services ## How many people live in Shinyanga Urban District? Shinyanga Urban District had an estimated **187,876 people** in 2020 — 9.9% of Shinyanga Region, 129th of 168 districts. There are 1,002 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Shinyanga Region figure of 994). Spread over 555 km², that is about **338 people per km²**, 31st of 168 districts. 39.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 17 across Shinyanga Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,966** 5–9 ****23,947** 10–14 ****23,471** 15–19 ****23,638** 20–24 ****20,599** 25–29 ****15,216** 30–34 ****12,449** 35–39 ****10,476** 40–44 ****8,821** 45–49 ****6,485** 50–54 ****5,116** 55–59 ****3,793** 60–64 ****2,828** 65–69 ****2,024** 70–74 ****1,511** 75–79 ****867** 80+ ****669** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Shinyanga Urban District? Shinyanga Urban District lies in [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 2 other districts: [Kishapu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/kishapu/) and [Shinyanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga/). By area it is the 143rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 3.4% of [Shinyanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/). The centre of Shinyanga Urban District is about 380 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 6.1 km from Shinyanga, the main town of Shinyanga Region. The centre point is at 3.6237° S, 33.4592° 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 Shinyanga Urban District OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Shinyanga Urban District: 3 attractions. - Ibinzamata Fishi point · attraction - Mazingira centre · attraction - Shinyanga airport · attraction 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: Shinyanga Urban 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) · Shinyanga5.2 km - Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza143 km ### Nearest railway station Shinyanga (Chamaguha), about 6.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:31) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 18:43). 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 Shinyanga Urban District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chamaguha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/chamaguha/) 4.0 2 22 [Chibe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/chibe/) 37 1 4 [Ibadakuli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ibadakuli/) 70 4 18 [Ibinzamata](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ibinzamata/) 1.8 1 11 [Kambarage](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/kambarage/) 11 0 20 [Kitangili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/kitangili/) 6.8 2 7 [Kizumbi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/kizumbi/) 68 6 16 [Kolandoto](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/kolandoto/) 116 4 10 [Lubaga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/lubaga/) 12 1 8 [Masekelo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/masekelo/) 5.4 3 6 [Mwamalili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/mwamalili/) 81 5 4 [Mwawaza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/mwawaza/) 52 3 2 [Ndala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ndala/) 3.7 1 8 [Ndembezi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ndembezi/) 20 3 11 [Ngokolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/ngokolo/) 7.5 2 11 [Old Shinyanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/old-shinyanga/) 58 2 6 [Shinyanga Mjini](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/shinyanga/shinyanga-urban/shinyanga-mjini/) 1.5 1 66 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 Shinyanga Urban District Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Shinyanga Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Shinyanga (139,727) and Old Shinyanga (23,747). Settlements here lie between about 1,127 m and 1,186 m above sea level (median 1,171 m). - Bugambelele - Bugayambelele - Bugimbagu - Bugwandege - Bushola - Bushora - Chamaguha - Chibe - Dome - Galamba - Ibadakuli - Ibinzamata - Ihapa - Iwe Lyangula - Kitangili - Kizumbi - Kolandoto - Lubaga Farm - Lubaga Kijijini - Majengo Mapya - Mlepa - Mwagala - Mwamagunguli - Mwamalili - Mwamashele - Mwamshele - Mwawaza - Ndala - Ndala Ward Office - Ndembezi - Negezi - Nhelegani - Old Shinyanga - Seseco - Seseko - Shinyanga - Songambele - Tambukareli - Usogore - Uzogore - Wami 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 Shinyanga Urban District Named natural and historic features inside Shinyanga Urban District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream; 1 dam. - Kidalu - Nhumbu Dam ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Isanga · 1,186 m ### Forests and nature 2 forest reserves. - Lubaga Forest Reserve - Old Shinyanga Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga Urban District and the best time to visit In Shinyanga Urban 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 Shinyanga Urban District Places mapped inside Shinyanga Urban District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks11 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps14 - Hotels56 - Schools95 - Colleges and universities11 - Pharmacies17 - Restaurants6 - Police stations2 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 Shinyanga Urban District?In Shinyanga Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Shinyanga Urban District?187,876 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Shinyanga Urban District?About 19 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Shinyanga Urban District?About 338 people per km² - What borders Shinyanga Urban District?Kishapu District and Shinyanga District - What is there to see in Shinyanga Urban District?Ibinzamata Fishi point, Mazingira centre, Shinyanga airport - What time zone is Shinyanga Urban District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Shinyanga Urban District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Shinyanga Urban District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Shinyanga Urban District?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Shinyanga Urban District?Settlements lie between 1,127 m and 1,186 m - What is the highest point in Shinyanga Urban District?Isanga (1,186 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Shinyanga Urban District?February and April to October - How many hospitals are in Shinyanga Urban District?16 mapped - How many banks are in Shinyanga Urban District?11 mapped - How many ATMs are in Shinyanga Urban District?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Shinyanga Urban District?14 mapped - What is the P-code of Shinyanga Urban District?TZ1701 (OCHA common operational dataset)