District · Simiyu Region
# Itilima District

Itilima District is a district of Tanzania in Simiyu Region. It had an estimated 380,810 people in 2020 on 4,694 km² (about 81 per km²). It is divided into 22 wards. 123 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 139 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 380,810 people (2020)
- 4,694 km²
- 22 wards
- 139 mapped services

## How many people live in Itilima District?

Itilima District had an estimated 380,810 people in 2020 — 19.9% of Simiyu Region, 52nd of 168 districts. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Simiyu Region figure of 1,037). Spread over 4,694 km², that is about 81 people per km², 96th of 168 districts.

52.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 14 years (it is 15 across Simiyu Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 121 children and older people.
- 0–4 76,530
- 5–9 65,899
- 10–14 55,757
- 15–19 43,232
- 20–24 30,617
- 25–29 21,809
- 30–34 17,357
- 35–39 15,818
- 40–44 14,561
- 45–49 10,004
- 50–54 8,227
- 55–59 5,718
- 60–64 5,291
- 65–69 3,992
- 70–74 2,806
- 75–79 1,723
- 80+ 1,469

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Itilima District?

Itilima District lies in Simiyu Region, Tanzania. It borders 5 other districts: Bariadi District, Magu District, Maswa District, Meatu District and Ngorongoro District. By area it is the 64th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 19.4% of Simiyu Region. The centre of Itilima District is about 386 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 2.8878° S, 34.6090° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Itilima District

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Itilima District: 5 attractions; 1 museum; 1 viewpoint; 1 ruins.
- Michael Grizmek Memorial Center · museum
- Observation Point · viewpoint
- Gol Kopjes (east) · attraction
- Gol Kopjes (west) · attraction
- Massai Paintings · attraction
- Ngong Rock · attraction
- Rhino Post · attraction
- dismantled · ruins

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Itilima District
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Seronera Airport (SEU) · Seronera 53 km
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena 171 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:40).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Itilima District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Budalabujiga | 63 | 4 | 3 |
| Bumera | 84 | 4 | 4 |
| Chinamili | 93 | 4 | 5 |
| Ikindiro | 91 | 5 | 5 |
| Kinang'weli | 91 | 8 | 9 |
| Lagangabilili | 87 | 5 | 4 |
| Lugulu | 86 | 9 | 17 |
| Mbita | 92 | 4 | 4 |
| Mhunze | 64 | 7 | 4 |
| Migato | 910 | 5 | 5 |
| Mwalushu | 99 | 8 | 6 |
| Mwamapalala | 104 | 11 | 15 |
| Mwamtani | 767 | 2 | 4 |
| Mwaswale | 817 | 5 | 5 |
| Ndolelezi | 88 | 4 | 4 |
| Nhobora | 80 | 9 | 3 |
| Nkoma | 148 | 7 | 9 |
| Nkuyu | 569 | 3 | 5 |
| Nyamalapa | 82 | 7 | 9 |
| Sagata | 84 | 5 | 4 |
| Sawida | 80 | 2 | 6 |
| Zagayu | 115 | 8 | 9 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Itilima District

Open gazetteers list 123 villages, towns and localities in Itilima District. Settlements here lie between about 1,250 m and 1,630 m above sea level (median 1,330 m).
- Budalabujiga
- Bukingwamizi
- Bukurumu
- Bulolambeshi
- Bumera
- Burnamala Mbugani
- Chinamili
- Dasina
- Gambasingu
- Gaswa
- Habiya
- Ibulyu
- Idoselo
- Ikindiro
- Ikungulipu
- Inalo
- Isakamwale
- Isanghamwele
- Isengwa
- Itagaswa
- Itilima
- Itubilo
- Itubiro
- Kabale
- Kashishi
- Kijiji cha nyamalapa
- Kilugara
- Kimali
- Kinang'Weli
- Kinang'wel
- Kisesa
- Lagangabilili
- Laini A
- Laini B
- Lala Ng'Ombe
- Lali
- Longalambogo
- Longalombogo
- Lugulu
- Lugulu kijiji
- Lugurt
- Luguru
- Madirana
- Mahembe
- Malita kanisa la roma
- Mbarandwa
- Mbogo
- Mhumze
- Mhunze
- Migato
- Mitobo
- Mlimani
- Musoma
- Mwabasabi
- Mwabuki
- Mwaburugu
- Mwabuyunge
- Mwagimagi
- Mwakatale
- Mwakilangi
- Mwalali
- Mwalushu
- Mwamalizi
- Mwamanga
- Mwamanyangu
- Mwamapalala
- Mwamapalala centa
- Mwambaga
- Mwambalegia Bunamhala
- Mwambilija
- Mwamigagani
- Mwamisheau
- Mwamnema
- Mwamtani
- Mwamungesha
- Mwamunhu
- Mwandulu
- Mwanunda
- Mwanunghu
- Mwanunui
- Mwanyitanga
- Mwaogama
- Mwaswale
- Mwaumisheni
- Mwazimbi
- Nanga
- Nangale
- Naro
- Nding'Ho
- Ndolelezi
- Ng'Wang'Wita
- Ng'esha
- Ng'walushi
- Ngando
- Ngano
- Ngeme
- Nghobora
- Nguno
- Nhobora
- Nkololo senta
- Nkololo village
- Nkoma
- Nkomango
- Nkuyu
- Ntenga
- Nyang'Ombe
- Nyantugutu
- Pijulu
- Sagata
- Sali
- Sansui
- Sasago
- Sawida
- Senani
- Seya
- Shishani
- Sunzula
- Tagawi
- Tinje
- W
- Zagayu
- Zanzui
- Zanzui Milimani

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Itilima District

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 9 dams.
- Bukwaya
- Bulolambeshi River
- Chinamili
- Mahembe
- Mbalanga River
- Mbele River
- Mwabagange River
- Mwakisaidu
- Mwamapalala
- Mwanamtani
- Mwangulu River
- Mwaschule
- Nhomango
- Nyabalegi River
- Nzeha River
- Sagata
- Sandamu
- Semberia River

### Hills and mountains

26 hills.
- Naabi · 1,670 m
- Oldonyo Olobaiye · 1,638 m
- Nyarobosho · 1,571 m
- Luhande · 1,495 m
- Nyawami · 1,493 m
- Mwashibaba · 1,483 m
- Mwaningilwe · 1,477 m
- Sabena · 1,476 m
- Mwanghumbu · 1,474 m
- Nyangombe · 1,467 m
- Seragena · 1,465 m
- Gwada · 1,459 m
- Mwamghanga · 1,457 m
- Bugilasumai · 1,449 m
- Habia · 1,437 m
- Dugudi · 1,421 m
- Ziga · 1,386 m
- Mwamabi · 1,377 m
- Habia · 1,366 m
- Zanzuzi · 1,353 m
- Gubi · 1,336 m
- Ganwa · 1,322 m
- Kimali · 1,322 m
- Lusaka · 1,322 m

…and 2 more.

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.
- Mwamapalala Forest Reserve
- Mwamapuli Forest Reserve
- Mwanzogisengi Forest Reserve

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Itilima District and the best time to visit

In Itilima District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (21 °C). About 969 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (170 mm) and the driest Jul (4 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 | 22 | 151 |
| Feb | 22 | 98 |
| Mar | 22 | 148 |
| Apr | 22 | 117 |
| May | 21 | 46 |
| Jun | 21 | 8 |
| Jul | 21 | 4 |
| Aug | 23 | 12 |
| Sep | 24 | 15 |
| Oct | 25 | 43 |
| Nov | 23 | 157 |
| Dec | 22 | 170 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Itilima District

Places mapped inside Itilima District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 8
- Banks 1
- Hotels 2
- Schools 123
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 4

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Itilima District? In Simiyu Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Itilima District? 380,810 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Itilima District? About 14 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Itilima District? About 81 people per km²
- What borders Itilima District? Bariadi District, Magu District, Maswa District, Meatu District and Ngorongoro District
- What is there to see in Itilima District? Gol Kopjes (east), Gol Kopjes (west), Massai Paintings, Michael Grizmek Memorial Center
- What time zone is Itilima District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Itilima District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Itilima District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Itilima District? 123 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Itilima District? Settlements lie between 1,250 m and 1,630 m
- What is the highest point in Itilima District? Naabi (1,670 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Itilima District? February and April to October
- How many hospitals are in Itilima District? 8 mapped
- How many banks are in Itilima District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Itilima District? TZ2402 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 4,694.1 km²
- P-code: TZ2402
- Region: Simiyu Region

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/itilima/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.