District · Tabora Region
# Uyui District

Uyui District is a district of Tanzania in Tabora Region. It had an estimated 548,431 people in 2020 on 11,981 km² (about 46 per km²). It is divided into 24 wards. 107 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 169 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 548,431 people (2020)
- 11,981 km²
- 24 wards
- 169 mapped services

## How many people live in Uyui District?

Uyui District had an estimated 548,431 people in 2020 — 18.1% of Tabora Region, 15th of 168 districts. There are 969 women for every 1,000 men (below the Tabora Region figure of 979). Spread over 11,981 km², that is about 46 people per km², 127th of 168 districts.

49.3% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 16 across Tabora Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 108 children and older people.
- 0–4 104,397
- 5–9 90,624
- 10–14 75,481
- 15–19 61,035
- 20–24 47,414
- 25–29 37,263
- 30–34 30,179
- 35–39 24,710
- 40–44 20,677
- 45–49 14,570
- 50–54 11,887
- 55–59 8,345
- 60–64 7,123
- 65–69 5,465
- 70–74 4,343
- 75–79 2,529
- 80+ 2,389

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

## Where is Uyui District?

Uyui District lies in Tabora Region, Tanzania. It borders 9 other districts: Igunga District, Ikungi District, Kahama District, Kaliua District, Manyoni District, Nzega District, Sikonge District, Tabora Urban District and Urambo District. By area it is the 22nd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 15.9% of Tabora Region. The centre of Uyui District is about 290 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 67 km from Tabora, the main town of Tabora Region. The centre point is at 4.9403° S, 33.4252° 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 Uyui District

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Uyui District: 2 attractions; 1 memorial.
- Ilalwansiba conservaion · attraction
- Magili reserved natural forest · attraction
- Grave of Lt Lambert and NCOs Cipont and Engelborghs · memorial

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: Uyui 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
- Tabora Airport (TBO) · Tabora 67 km
- Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) · Mwanza 283 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:51, sunset around 18:41).

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 Uyui District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Bukumbi | 524 | 4 | 8 |
| Goweko | 291 | 1 | 4 |
| Ibelamilundi | 258 | 3 | 5 |
| Ibiri | 488 | 7 | 7 |
| Igalula | 555 | 5 | 8 |
| Ikongolo | 159 | 5 | 7 |
| Ilolanguru | 406 | 9 | 11 |
| Isikizya | 144 | 6 | 5 |
| Kigwa | 535 | 5 | 7 |
| Kizengi | 1,034 | 3 | 9 |
| Loya | 1,221 | 4 | 7 |
| Lutende | 870 | 4 | 9 |
| Mabama | 490 | 12 | 12 |
| Magiri | 245 | 3 | 5 |
| Miswaki | 489 | 3 | 5 |
| Miyenze | 939 | 3 | 5 |
| Ndono | 234 | 5 | 8 |
| Nsimbo | 195 | 0 | 2 |
| Nsololo | 240 | 2 | 4 |
| Shitage | 215 | 1 | 6 |
| Tura | 1,718 | 2 | 8 |
| Ufuluma | 445 | 11 | 14 |
| Upuge | 136 | 3 | 6 |
| Usagari | 146 | 7 | 7 |

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 Uyui District

Open gazetteers list 107 villages, towns and localities in Uyui District. The largest with a recorded population: Mabama (15,320). Settlements here lie between about 1,043 m and 1,274 m above sea level (median 1,187 m).
- Azimio
- Bukumbi
- Bulima
- Chali
- Chesa
- Goweko
- Goweko Mlimani
- Ibelemilundi
- Ibeya
- Ibiri
- Ibushi
- Ideka
- Igalula
- Igoko
- Igoko Village
- Igwamaneni
- Ikongolo
- Ikungu
- Ilalwansimba
- Ilolanguru
- Imalakaseko
- Imalampaka
- Imalauduki
- Inonelwa
- Ipululu
- Isenegeza
- Isenga
- Ishihimulwa
- Isikisia
- Isikizya
- Isila
- Isimu
- Issuri
- Itinga
- Itunda Ukulu
- Itwanla Balumwe
- Izuga Wima
- Izumba
- Kalangale
- Kalola
- Kanyenye
- Kassenga
- Katunda
- Kawekapina
- Kigwa
- Kigwahona
- Kiloleli
- Kilungu
- Kinamagi
- Kisengi
- Kizengi
- Loya
- Lulanguru
- Lunguya
- Lutende
- Lutona
- Mabama
- Magiri
- Makazi
- Malongwe
- Maswanya
- Mayombo
- Mbeya
- Mbiti
- Mbola
- Mbuyuni
- Mfuto
- Migungumalo
- Mihama
- Milumba
- Mitundu
- Mkurusi
- Mlimakafu
- Mpenge
- Msiliembe
- Msimba
- Mswaki
- Muhulidede
- Muwa
- Mwakadala
- Mwakashinde
- Mwakashindye
- Mwakuni
- Mwisole
- Ndobha
- Ndono
- Ngokolo
- Nkulusi
- Nsololo
- Ntankwa
- Nzigala
- Nzubuka
- Rubuga
- Sawewe
- Tulieni
- Tura
- Ubada
- Ufuluma
- Ugowola
- Ugwana
- Uhuru
- Ulimakafu
- Upuge
- Usagari
- Usase
- Useko
- Usungu

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Uyui District

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

### Water

6 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Chona
- Jumbamandewa
- Kisisi
- Lake Chaya
- Makoja
- Mkurusi
- Nyahua

### Hills and mountains

4 hills.
- Kigwa · 1,289 m
- Makata · 1,230 m
- Goweko · 1,210 m
- Nomfio · 1,091 m

### Forests and nature

3 forest reserves.
- Puge Simbo Forest Reserve
- Puge South Forest Reserve
- Uyui Kigwa Rubuga Forest Reserve

### Getting around

2 railway stations.
- Chaya
- Nzubuka

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 Uyui District and the best time to visit

In Uyui District, the warmest month is Oct (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (21 °C). About 1,053 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (240 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 | 175 |
| Feb | 22 | 133 |
| Mar | 22 | 149 |
| Apr | 22 | 112 |
| May | 22 | 30 |
| Jun | 21 | 4 |
| Jul | 21 | 1 |
| Aug | 22 | 2 |
| Sep | 24 | 7 |
| Oct | 25 | 43 |
| Nov | 24 | 157 |
| Dec | 22 | 240 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Uyui District

Places mapped inside Uyui District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Petrol pumps 1
- Hotels 1
- Schools 164
- Restaurants 2
- Police stations 1

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 Uyui District? In Tabora Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Uyui District? 548,431 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Uyui District? About 15 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Uyui District? About 46 people per km²
- What borders Uyui District? Igunga District, Ikungi District, Kahama District, Kaliua District, Manyoni District, Nzega District, Sikonge District, Tabora Urban District and Urambo District
- What is there to see in Uyui District? Grave of Lt Lambert and NCOs Cipont and Engelborghs, Ilalwansiba conservaion, Magili reserved natural forest
- What time zone is Uyui District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Uyui District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Uyui District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Uyui District? 107 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Uyui District? Settlements lie between 1,043 m and 1,274 m
- What is the highest point in Uyui District? Kigwa (1,289 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Uyui District? April to October
- How many petrol pumps are in Uyui District? 1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Uyui District? TZ1403 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 11,980.5 km²
- P-code: TZ1403
- Region: Tabora Region

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