# Sikonge District, Tabora Region – Population, Wards & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/ District · Tabora Region # Sikonge District Sikonge District is a district of Tanzania in Tabora Region. It had an estimated **236,907 people** in 2020 on 26,299 km² (about 9.0 per km²). It is divided into 17 wards. 89 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 135 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 236,907people (2020) - 26,299km² - 17wards - 135mapped services ## How many people live in Sikonge District? Sikonge District had an estimated **236,907 people** in 2020 — 7.8% of Tabora Region, 108th of 168 districts. There are 976 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tabora Region figure of 979). Spread over 26,299 km², that is about **9.0 people per km²**, 167th of 168 districts. 48.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 16 across Tabora Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 104 children and older people. 0–4 ****44,209** 5–9 ****37,555** 10–14 ****32,109** 15–19 ****26,885** 20–24 ****20,856** 25–29 ****16,775** 30–34 ****13,338** 35–39 ****11,376** 40–44 ****9,045** 45–49 ****6,295** 50–54 ****5,023** 55–59 ****3,723** 60–64 ****3,068** 65–69 ****2,412** 70–74 ****1,985** 75–79 ****1,224** 80+ ****1,029** Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza). ## Where is Sikonge District? Sikonge District lies in [Tabora Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 6 other districts: [Chunya District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/mbeya/chunya/), [Manyoni District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/singida/manyoni/), [Mlele District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/katavi/mlele/), [Songwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/songwe/songwe/), [Urambo District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/urambo/) and [Uyui District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/uyui/). By area it is the 4th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 34.9% of [Tabora Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/). The centre of Sikonge District is about 295 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 122 km from Tabora, the main town of Tabora Region. The centre point is at 6.0875° S, 33.0715° 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 Sikonge District OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Sikonge District: 1 nature reserve. - Ipole Community Wildlife Management Area · nature reserve 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: Sikonge 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 - Tabora Airport (TBO) · Tabora115 km - Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma297 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:54, sunset around 18:40). 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 Sikonge District Ward Area km² Localities Services [Chabutwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/chabutwa/) 862 8 5 [Igigwa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/igigwa/) 1,434 6 15 [Ipole](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/ipole/) 425 4 4 [Kaloleli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kaloleli/) 1,292 4 7 [Kiloli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kiloli/) 2,158 3 4 [Kipanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kipanga/) 1,757 6 8 [Kipili](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kipili/) 2,549 10 11 [Kisanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kisanga/) 1,627 1 8 [Kitunda](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/kitunda/) 7,788 15 9 [Misheni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/misheni/) 175 2 13 [Mole](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/mole/) 231 4 8 [Mpombwe](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/mpombwe/) 130 1 4 [Ngoywa](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/ngoywa/) 2,956 10 6 [Pangale](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/pangale/) 257 4 5 [Sikonge](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/sikonge/) 628 6 16 [Tutuo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/tutuo/) 259 2 7 [Usunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tabora/sikonge/usunga/) 1,773 4 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 Sikonge District Open gazetteers list **89 villages, towns and localities** in Sikonge District. The largest with a recorded population: Sikonge (27,113). Settlements here lie between about 1,078 m and 1,596 m above sea level (median 1,158 m). - Bueni - Chabutwa - Darambue - Galukiro - Ibulwa - Ibumba - Idekamiso - Igalula - Igigwa - Igumira - Ilunga - Imalamakua - Inala - Ipata - Ipole - Isimbira - Isumba - Iswangala - Iwaya village - Iwensate - Kabanga - Kafusu - Kakoma - Kalangali - Kanyamsenga - Kasandalala - Kaswa - Kidugalo - Kikungu - Kiloleli - Kiloli - Kilumbi - Kininga - Kiombo - Kipanga - Kipangamlimani - Kipili - Kisanga - Kitunda - Koga - Kululu - Lembeli - Lufwisi - Lukula - Magawe - Majojoro - Makazi - Malote - Mavangwe - Membi - Mgambo - Mibono Mpya - Mikituli - Mivono - Mkinga - Mkola - Mkolye - Mole - Mole Mlimani - Morogoro - Mpombwe - Mpumbuli - Msisi - Msuva - Mtakuja - Mtendeni - Muwale - Mwanamkata - Mwanisenga - Mwenge - Ngoywa - Pangale - Rigalo - Scante - Sikonge - Sila - Songambele - Tumbili - Tutubu - Tutuo - Udongo - Urafiki - Usanganya - Usega - Usesula - Usunga - Utimule - Utyatya - Zugimlole 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 Sikonge District Named natural and historic features inside Sikonge District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams. - Katumbiki - Kikusi - Kisimani - Kisitu - Limba Limba - Lutembo - Mbonja - Midiho - Mjomwio - Mkombesi - Mkombesi - Mkwasi - Mpuma - Mungu - Musa - Ngluwa - Nkindo - Nkululu - River Sipa - Shama - Simbo - Sindadehu - Tinga - Upugala …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 21 hills. - Mpunde · 1,390 m - Wumbo · 1,390 m - Makulu · 1,357 m - Kasimba · 1,313 m - Igombe · 1,277 m - Mabondja · 1,274 m - Isanja · 1,241 m - Nsimbo · 1,240 m - Bukwe · 1,238 m - Kisagute · 1,232 m - Miombo · 1,231 m - Madamu · 1,225 m - Kipala · 1,221 m - Samba · 1,214 m - Kilegu · 1,194 m - Biriga · 1,193 m - Kikunkumo · 1,185 m - Njamalgo · 1,178 m - Kilimpimbi · 1,175 m - Mbopi · 1,173 m - Sumbo · 1,151 m ### Forests and nature 7 forest reserves. - Iswangala Forest Reserve - Itulu Hill Forest Reserve - Mpembapazi Forest Reserve - Nyahua Mbuga Forest Reserve - Sikonge Forest Reserve - Ugunda Forest Reserve - Wala River Forest Reserve ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Nyahua 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 Sikonge District and the best time to visit In Sikonge District, the warmest month is Oct (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 1,113 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (267 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 22 210 Feb 22 170 Mar 22 146 Apr 23 101 May 23 24 Jun 22 2 Jul 21 1 Aug 23 1 Sep 25 4 Oct 26 33 Nov 25 155 Dec 23 267 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sikonge District Places mapped inside Sikonge District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals5 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels3 - Schools120 - Colleges and universities2 - Restaurants3 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 Sikonge District?In Tabora Region, Tanzania - What is the population of Sikonge District?236,907 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Sikonge District?About 16 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Sikonge District?About 9.0 people per km² - What borders Sikonge District?Chunya District, Manyoni District, Mlele District, Songwe District, Urambo District and Uyui District - What is there to see in Sikonge District?Ipole Community Wildlife Management Area - What time zone is Sikonge District in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Sikonge District?Shilling (TZS) - What language is spoken in Sikonge District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sikonge District?89 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sikonge District?Settlements lie between 1,078 m and 1,596 m - What is the highest point in Sikonge District?Mpunde (1,390 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sikonge District?April to October - How many hospitals are in Sikonge District?5 mapped - How many banks are in Sikonge District?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sikonge District?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Sikonge District?TZ1405 (OCHA common operational dataset)