# Busega District, Simiyu Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/ District · Simiyu Region # Busega District Busega District is a district of Tanzania in Simiyu Region. It had an estimated **246,683 people** in 2020 on 1,329 km² (about 186 per km²). It is divided into 13 wards. 105 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 131 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 246,683people (2020) - 1,329km² - 13wards - 131mapped services ## How many people live in Busega District? Busega District had an estimated **246,683 people** in 2020 — 12.9% of Simiyu Region, 104th of 168 districts. There are 1,014 women for every 1,000 men (below the Simiyu Region figure of 1,037). Spread over 1,329 km², that is about **186 people per km²**, 52nd of 168 districts. 48.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 15 across Simiyu Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 107 children and older people. 0–4 ****44,669** 5–9 ****40,195** 10–14 ****35,035** 15–19 ****27,805** 20–24 ****20,551** 25–29 ****14,424** 30–34 ****13,240** 35–39 ****11,490** 40–44 ****10,279** 45–49 ****7,115** 50–54 ****6,316** 55–59 ****4,102** 60–64 ****3,872** 65–69 ****2,795** 70–74 ****2,132** 75–79 ****1,544** 80+ ****1,119** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Busega District? Busega District lies in [Simiyu Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other districts: [Bariadi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/bariadi/), [Bunda District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mara/bunda/) and [Magu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mwanza/magu/). By area it is the 122nd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 5.5% of [Simiyu Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/). The centre of Busega District is about 477 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 2.3769° S, 33.7342° 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: Busega 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 - Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza89 km - Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena178 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:44). 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 Busega District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Badugu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/badugu/) 120 7 6 [Igalukilo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/igalukilo/) 102 11 9 [Kabita](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/kabita/) 52 7 14 [Kalemela](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/kalemela/) 56 7 6 [Kiloleli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/kiloleli/) 27 3 2 [Lamadi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/lamadi/) 116 13 24 [Lutubiga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/lutubiga/) 122 9 11 [Malili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/malili/) 161 11 11 [Mkula](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/mkula/) 160 11 16 [Mwamanyili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/mwamanyili/) 56 12 10 [Ngasamo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/ngasamo/) 168 5 10 [Nyaluhande](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/nyaluhande/) 116 5 7 [Shigala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/busega/shigala/) 73 6 5 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 Busega District Open gazetteers list **105 villages, towns and localities** in Busega District. Settlements here lie between about 1,134 m and 1,344 m above sea level (median 1,218 m). - Badugu - Bukabile - Bulima - Bundekwa Village - Busami - Busega - Bushigamhala - Bushigwamhala - Cattle market nyahanga - Chabutwa - Chamgasa - Chamgassa - Chumve - Chumwe - Daraja - Dunala - Gininiga - Igalukilo - Igalukiro - Ihayabuya - Ihayabuyaga - Ilugala Hamlet mwamigongwa - Irrigation river - Itonga - Kabita - Kalemera - Kandawa - Kijeleshi - Kijereshi - Kijiji Cha Chabutwa - Kijiji cha nyamikoma - Kilalo - Kiloleli - Kitongoji cha Makanisani - Lamadi - Lamadi village - Legal Aid Office - Lukungu - Lutubiga - Lutubigo - Lwangwe - Mabulugu - Majengo Hamlet - Malamate - Malangale - Malili - Manala - Mayega - Mayega village - Mchele Hotel - Mkula - Mkula Village - Mtoni Mwamigongwa - Mtoni mashine ya kusaga - Mukula - Mwabalatulu. - Mwabulugu lakeshore - Mwaginanyi - Mwagindi - Mwagulanja - Mwahamala - Mwakanunzi - Mwakiloba - Mwalili - Mwalukonge Hamlet - Mwamagigisi - Mwamajawa - Mwamanyili Village - Mwamigongwa - Mwamjulila - Mwamugoba - Mwamukala. Village - Mwamwengi - Mwanangi Village - Mwangika - Mwanhale - Mwaniga - Mwasamba - Mwasamba bus stop - Ng'wanhale Village - Ngasamo - Ngunga - Ngwamwili - Ninjegwabugali - Njabihale - Nyagili - Nyakaboja - Nyaluhande - Nyamatembe - Nyametembe - Nyamikoma - Nyangili - Nyangiri - Nyangoko - Nyanhumbi village - Nyankalalo - Nyashimo - Nyashimo Village - Rutudiga - Shigala - Shigara - Shimanilwe - Usega - Village office - Zanzui 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 Busega District Named natural and historic features inside Busega District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Ngasamo River - Ramadi River ### Hills and mountains 3 hills. - Ngasamo · 1,255 m - Kijeleshi · 1,227 m - Ruhenge · 1,162 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 Busega District and the best time to visit In Busega District, the warmest month is Sep (average 25 °C) and the coolest is May (23 °C). About 984 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (164 mm) and the driest Jul (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and May to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 100 Feb 24 77 Mar 24 135 Apr 23 124 May 23 59 Jun 23 17 Jul 24 11 Aug 25 30 Sep 25 41 Oct 25 87 Nov 23 164 Dec 23 141 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Busega District Places mapped inside Busega District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals11 - Banks6 - Hotels2 - Schools104 - Pharmacies8 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 Busega District?In Simiyu Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Busega District?246,683 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Busega District?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Busega District?About 186 people per km² - What borders Busega District?Bariadi District, Bunda District and Magu District - What time zone is Busega District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Busega District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Busega District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Busega District?105 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Busega District?Settlements lie between 1,134 m and 1,344 m - What is the highest point in Busega District?Ngasamo (1,255 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Busega District?January to February and May to October - How many hospitals are in Busega District?11 mapped - How many banks are in Busega District?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Busega District?TZ2405 (OCHA common operational dataset)