# Momba District, Songwe Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/ District · Songwe Region # Momba District Momba District is a district of Tanzania in Songwe Region. It had an estimated **320,763 people** in 2020 on 4,712 km² (about 68 per km²). It is divided into 13 wards. 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 118 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 320,763people (2020) - 4,712km² - 13wards - 118mapped services ## How many people live in Momba District? Momba District had an estimated **320,763 people** in 2020 — 26.6% of Songwe Region, 74th of 168 districts. There are 1,042 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Songwe Region figure of 1,043). Spread over 4,712 km², that is about **68 people per km²**, 106th of 168 districts. 49.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 17 across Songwe Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 109 children and older people. 0–4 ****65,314** 5–9 ****52,884** 10–14 ****40,635** 15–19 ****30,079** 20–24 ****25,485** 25–29 ****24,025** 30–34 ****19,040** 35–39 ****15,902** 40–44 ****12,699** 45–49 ****10,891** 50–54 ****6,399** 55–59 ****5,102** 60–64 ****4,090** 65–69 ****3,267** 70–74 ****2,247** 75–79 ****1,594** 80+ ****1,110** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Momba District? Momba District lies in [Songwe Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ileje District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/ileje/), [Kalambo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/kalambo/), [Mbozi District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/mbozi/), [Songwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/songwe/), [Sumbawanga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/rukwa/sumbawanga/) and [Tunduma District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/tunduma/). By area it is the 62nd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 21.7% of [Songwe Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/). The centre of Momba District is about 478 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 78 km from Vwawa, the main town of Songwe Region. The centre point is at 8.7885° S, 32.3007° 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: Momba 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 - Songwe Airport (MBI) · Mbeya108 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:26) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 18:39). 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 Momba District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chilulumo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/chilulumo/) 240 5 4 [Chitete](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/chitete/) 397 3 10 [Chiwezi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/chiwezi/) 354 6 19 [Ivuna](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/ivuna/) 667 9 19 [Kamsamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/kamsamba/) 187 3 10 [Kapele](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/kapele/) 586 4 9 [Mkulwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/mkulwe/) 225 7 5 [Mpapa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/mpapa/) 150 2 4 [Msangano](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/msangano/) 344 5 8 [Myunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/myunga/) 387 3 8 [Ndalembo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/ndalembo/) 544 7 8 [Nkangamo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/nkangamo/) 289 7 8 [Nzoka](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/momba/nzoka/) 339 2 6 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 Momba District Open gazetteers list **62 villages, towns and localities** in Momba District. Settlements here lie between about 825 m and 1,606 m above sea level (median 1,026 m). - Chilangu - Chilulumo - Chindi - Chipaka - Chirurumu - Chiwanda - Christu - Chuo - Ipata - Ipumpila - Isanga - Itawa - Itelefya - Itumbula - Ivuna - Iwanda - Iyendwe - Jendwe - Kakesi - Kakozi - Kalungu - Kapele - Kasanga - Kasanu - Kasawe - Katete - Lwatwe - Masanyinta - Mfuto - Mkonko - Mkulwe - Mnyuzi - Mpanda - Mpemba - Mpui - Msamba - Msangano - Msia - Muuyu - Mweneemba - Namchinka - Namole - Namsinde - Namsinde I - Nandanga - Ndalambo - Ngongo - Nkangamo - Nsalawu - Ntinga - Ntungwa - Nyenjele - Nzoka - Pembera - Sala - Samang'Ombe - Sanga - Sanzi - Sanzya - Sumbuwanga - Tontela - Tungwa 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 Momba District Named natural and historic features inside Momba District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams. - Chiwanda - Izu - Kalongwe - Kalungu - Kasinde - Kawandi - Kipaka - Kipanda - Mbarwa - Mbowu - Mfafia - Mkana - Mkavio - Motonto - Mpemba - Mtembwa - Mtoro River - Muka - Munyangwa - Musipisi - Niamba - Nkanka - Nsunda - Saisi River …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 11 hills. - Chipande Hill · 1,616 m - Temania · 1,569 m - Karangambo · 1,542 m - Kazombo · 1,493 m - Mpanyi · 1,456 m - Tumbakulu · 1,437 m - Muwawa · 1,214 m - Dungu · 1,061 m - Ilomba · 1,017 m - Msongo · 965 m - Ntanda · 961 m ### Forests and nature 3 forest reserves. - Isalala Forest Reserve - Ivuna Forest Reserve - Ivuna South Forest Reserve 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 Momba District and the best time to visit In Momba District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 1,187 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (274 mm) and the driest Sep (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 250 Feb 21 197 Mar 21 205 Apr 21 99 May 19 18 Jun 18 7 Jul 18 4 Aug 20 4 Sep 23 2 Oct 25 24 Nov 24 102 Dec 22 274 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Momba District Places mapped inside Momba District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels2 - Schools114 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 Momba District?In Songwe Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Momba District?320,763 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Momba District?About 15 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Momba District?About 68 people per km² - What borders Momba District?Ileje District, Kalambo District, Mbozi District, Songwe District, Sumbawanga District and Tunduma District - What time zone is Momba District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Momba District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Momba District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Momba District?62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Momba District?Settlements lie between 825 m and 1,606 m - What is the highest point in Momba District?Chipande Hill (1,616 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Momba District?April to November - How many banks are in Momba District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Momba District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Momba District?TZ2609 (OCHA common operational dataset)