# Mkalama District, Singida Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/ District · Singida Region # Mkalama District Mkalama District is a district of Tanzania in Singida Region. It had an estimated **156,340 people** in 2020 on 3,124 km² (about 50 per km²). It is divided into 14 wards. 58 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 115 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 156,340people (2020) - 3,124km² - 14wards - 115mapped services ## How many people live in Mkalama District? Mkalama District had an estimated **156,340 people** in 2020 — 8.6% of Singida Region, 137th of 168 districts. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Singida Region figure of 979). Spread over 3,124 km², that is about **50 people per km²**, 120th of 168 districts. 46.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Singida Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 104 children and older people. 0–4 ****25,862** 5–9 ****24,459** 10–14 ****22,666** 15–19 ****15,829** 20–24 ****12,069** 25–29 ****9,577** 30–34 ****8,374** 35–39 ****7,739** 40–44 ****6,930** 45–49 ****6,525** 50–54 ****3,854** 55–59 ****3,135** 60–64 ****2,718** 65–69 ****2,371** 70–74 ****1,761** 75–79 ****1,315** 80+ ****1,156** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Mkalama District? Mkalama District lies in [Singida Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 7 other districts: [Hanang District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/hanang/), [Ikungi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/ikungi/), [Iramba District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/iramba/), [Karatu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/arusha/karatu/), [Mbulu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/manyara/mbulu/), [Meatu District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/simiyu/meatu/) and [Singida District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/singida/). By area it is the 86th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 6.4% of [Singida Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/). The centre of Mkalama District is about 244 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 67 km from Singida, the main town of Singida Region. The centre point is at 4.2118° S, 34.7430° 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: Mkalama 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) · Shinyanga153 km - Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha230 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 18:37). 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 Mkalama District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Gumanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/gumanga/) 270 7 8 [Ibaga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/ibaga/) 227 4 7 [Iguguno](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/iguguno/) 214 4 14 [Ilunda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/ilunda/) 212 4 14 [Kikhonda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/kikhonda/) 95 0 4 [Kinyangiri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/kinyangiri/) 227 3 6 [Matongo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/matongo/) 116 6 3 [Miganga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/miganga/) 107 5 5 [Mpambala](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/mpambala/) 227 3 6 [Msingi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/msingi/) 140 2 7 [Mwanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/mwanga/) 256 7 16 [Mwangeza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/mwangeza/) 787 5 13 [Nduguti](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/nduguti/) 96 3 5 [Nkinto](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/mkalama/nkinto/) 150 5 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 Mkalama District Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Mkalama District. The largest with a recorded population: Igugunu (22,810). Settlements here lie between about 1,039 m and 1,609 m above sea level (median 1,466 m). - Chem Chem - Dominiki - Endasiku - Gumanga - Hilamoto - Iambi - Ibaga - Igengu - Igonia - Iguguno - Igugunu - Ikului - Ikungu - Ilongo - Ilunda - Ipuli - Isanzu - Isene - Kidarafa - Kidigida - Kinandili - Kinankamba - Kinyambuli - Kinyangiri - Kirumi - Kisuluiga - Lukomo - Maelu - Makulo - Malaja - Marera - Matongo - Mazangili - Mfumbo - Mgimba - Miganga - Mkalama - Mng'Anda - Mpambala - Msingi - Msisai - Mudida - Munguli - Muntamba - Munung'Una - Mwando - Mwanga - Mwangeza - Mwansigwa - Nduguti - Nkalakala - Nkindiko - Nkinto - Nkungi - Senga - Shule - Tumbili - Tumuli 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 Mkalama District Named natural and historic features inside Mkalama District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams. - Chula River - Gindigindi - Itembi River - Kakilo - Kamarungu - Kamarungu River - Kanki - Kanki River - Kinswagi - Mihoga River - Milanda - Mpura River - Munkinka - Munya - Nzasaulu - Pambara - Urungu River - Wyi River - Yankupi ### Hills and mountains 6 hills; 2 mountains. - Samaja Hill · 1,614 m - Harara · 1,592 m - Gwelalingu · 1,520 m - Kisingisi · 1,489 m - Ukomo · 1,478 m - Mwanunya · 1,477 m - Kikungulu · 1,438 m - Mihaulalimi · 1,124 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 Mkalama District and the best time to visit In Mkalama District, the warmest month is Oct (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 892 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (154 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 21 154 Feb 22 98 Mar 21 139 Apr 21 129 May 20 47 Jun 20 6 Jul 20 2 Aug 21 6 Sep 22 8 Oct 23 31 Nov 23 120 Dec 22 153 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mkalama District Places mapped inside Mkalama District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Hotels1 - Schools113 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 Mkalama District?In Singida Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Mkalama District?156,340 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mkalama District?About 17 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mkalama District?About 50 people per km² - What borders Mkalama District?Hanang District, Ikungi District, Iramba District, Karatu District, Mbulu District, Meatu District and Singida District - What time zone is Mkalama District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Mkalama District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Mkalama District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mkalama District?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mkalama District?Settlements lie between 1,039 m and 1,609 m - What is the highest point in Mkalama District?Samaja Hill (1,614 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mkalama District?February and May to October - How many hospitals are in Mkalama District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Mkalama District?TZ1306 (OCHA common operational dataset)