# Lushoto District, Tanga Region – Population, Wards & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/

District · Tanga Region 

# Lushoto District

Lushoto District is a district of Tanzania in Tanga Region. It had an estimated **592,199 people** in 2020 on 4,095 km² (about 145 per km²). It is divided into 44 wards. 299 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 371 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 592,199people (2020)
- 4,095km²
- 44wards
- 371mapped services

## How many people live in Lushoto District?

Lushoto District had an estimated **592,199 people** in 2020 — 22.9% of Tanga Region, 11th of 168 districts. There are 1,095 women for every 1,000 men (above the Tanga Region figure of 1,015). Spread over 4,095 km², that is about **145 people per km²**, 64th of 168 districts.

45.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 18 across Tanga Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 99 children and older people.

0–4 ****85,027**

5–9 ****93,708**

10–14 ****90,424**

15–19 ****62,817**

20–24 ****38,065**

25–29 ****35,017**

30–34 ****32,652**

35–39 ****31,319**

40–44 ****28,520**

45–49 ****24,960**

50–54 ****18,083**

55–59 ****13,912**

60–64 ****12,098**

65–69 ****9,733**

70–74 ****7,622**

75–79 ****4,546**

80+ ****3,696**

Source: [UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-tza).

## Where is Lushoto District?

Lushoto District lies in [Tanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/), [Tanzania](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/). It borders 3 other districts: [Korogwe District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/korogwe/), [Mkinga District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/mkinga/) and [Same District](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/kilimanjaro/same/). By area it is the 67th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 14.7% of [Tanga Region](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/). The centre of Lushoto District is about 345 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 98 km from Tanga, the main town of Tanga Region. The centre point is at 4.5465° S, 38.3898° 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 Lushoto District

OpenStreetMap lists 23 named sights in Lushoto District: 8 viewpoints; 7 attractions; 6 waterfalls; 1 archaeological site; 1 nature reserve.

- MamboFootPrints · archaeological site
- Bangala waterfall · waterfall
- Irente Farm Waterfall · waterfall
- Irente Farm Waterfall (correct) · waterfall
- Kisasa Waterfall · waterfall
- Mkuzu Falls · waterfall
- Soni Waterfalls · waterfall
- Mkomazi National Park · nature reserve
- Irente View Point · viewpoint
- Kisasa Falls Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Kwenashu trail head · viewpoint
- Mambo View Point · viewpoint
- Mnananda trail head · viewpoint
- Mtae viewpoint · viewpoint
- Uwe's Viewpoint · viewpoint
- magamba · viewpoint
- Anzo maji trailhead · attraction
- Eucalyptus trailhead · attraction
- Irente Farm · attraction
- Kidhege Falls · attraction
- Magamba forest trail main entrance · attraction
- Main trail head · attraction
- Tayodea Tourist office · attraction

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: Lushoto 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

- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga97 km
- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa145 km

### Nearest railway station

Mkumbara (Mazinde), about 34 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:30, sunset around 18:22).

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 Lushoto District

Ward Area km² Localities Services 

[Baga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/baga/) 43 5 6 

[Bumbuli](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/bumbuli/) 28 10 7 

[Dule "B"](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/dule-b/) 28 4 4 

[Dule "M"](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/dule-m/) 32 7 5 

[Funta](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/funta/) 30 7 6 

[Gare](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/gare/) 33 15 15 

[Hemtoye](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/hemtoye/) 19 2 8 

[Kilole](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/kilole/) 17 2 3 

[Kwai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/kwai/) 39 10 17 

[Kwekanga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/kwekanga/) 42 7 7 

[Kwemashai](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/kwemashai/) 15 10 4 

[Kwemshasha](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/kwemshasha/) 23 6 6 

[Lukozi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/lukozi/) 46 7 9 

[Lunguza](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/lunguza/) 1,397 8 7 

[Lushoto](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/lushoto/) 81 15 54 

[Maheza ngulu](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/maheza-ngulu/) 46 1 5 

[Makanya](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/makanya/) 140 13 11 

[Malibwi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/malibwi/) 58 14 10 

[Malindi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/malindi/) 40 11 10 

[Mamba](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mamba/) 40 9 4 

[Manolo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/manolo/) 145 12 14 

[Mayo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mayo/) 54 6 8 

[Mbaramo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mbaramo/) 75 3 8 

[Mbuzii](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mbuzii/) 20 7 6 

[Mgwashi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mgwashi/) 65 6 7 

[Milingano](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/milingano/) 174 3 12 

[Mlalo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mlalo/) 22 4 3 

[Mlola](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mlola/) 33 5 9 

[Mnazi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mnazi/) 343 8 8 

[Mng'aro](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mng-aro/) 351 13 6 

[Mponde](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mponde/) 46 13 7 

[Mtae](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mtae/) 115 11 12 

[Mwangoi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/mwangoi/) 20 7 8 

[Ngulwi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/ngulwi/) 17 7 4 

[Ngwelo](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/ngwelo/) 19 2 3 

[Nkongoi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/nkongoi/) 79 1 5 

[Rangwi](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/rangwi/) 45 8 10 

[Shume](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/shume/) 50 5 2 

[Soni](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/soni/) 36 7 12 

[Sunga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/sunga/) 63 11 8 

[Tamota](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/tamota/) 26 8 5 

[Ubiri](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/ubiri/) 21 6 5 

[Usambara](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/usambara/) 29 2 3 

[Vuga](https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/tanga/lushoto/vuga/) 50 10 8 

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 Lushoto District

Open gazetteers list **299 villages, towns and localities** in Lushoto District. The largest with a recorded population: Lushoto (34,000), Matui (20,241) and Soni (12,402). Settlements here lie between about 313 m and 2,172 m above sea level (median 1,394 m).

- Antakaye
- Baga
- Bagai
- Baghai
- Baghali
- Balangai
- Boheloi
- Bombo
- Bombo Kambogol
- Bosha
- Bumbuli
- Bumbuli Kaya
- Bumbuli Mission
- Bungoi
- Bwaya
- Chakechake
- Chandole
- Chanko
- Chichi
- Chumbageni
- Dindila
- Dukani
- Dule
- Emao
- Funta
- Futi
- Gagalai
- Galambo
- Gare
- Gemai
- Goka
- Gologolo
- Gwelo B
- Hakichoo
- Hakidevu
- Halomo
- Hambalai
- Hambalawei
- Hambayo
- Handei
- Hebangwe
- Hebula
- Heluli
- Hemalunga
- Hembola
- Hemgwiza
- Hemwuti
- Hombuzi
- Irente
- Irente Juu
- Jogoi
- Kagulio
- Kalange
- Kalumele
- Kalusilu
- Kanjina
- Kazita
- Kiboma
- Kibomboi
- Kidologwai
- Kidongo
- Kidundai
- Kifungilo
- Kigulunde
- Kigunga
- Kigwele
- Kihitu
- Kilanga
- Kilangwi
- Kileti
- Kilole
- Kimbo
- Kimunyu
- Kinko
- Kionwa
- Kireti
- Kisangala
- Kishewa
- Kisiwani
- Kitangafula
- Kitivo
- Kituli
- Kitunda
- Kivingo
- Kivukoni
- Kivumo
- Kiwanja
- Kiweri
- Kizala
- Kizara
- Kongei
- Kukai
- Kulasi
- Kumbamtoni
- Kwaboli
- Kwadoe
- Kwai
- Kwalei
- Kwaleyi
- Kwamakame
- Kwamunibulu
- Kwandimu
- Kwaulasi
- Kwebumba
- Kwefingo
- Kwegundi
- Kwekanga
- Kwekongo
- Kwelugogo
- Kwemabanda
- Kwemanolo
- Kwemashai
- Kwembago
- Kwemdege
- Kwemdimu
- Kwemhafa
- Kwemiangwa
- Kweminyasa
- Kwemiyangwa
- Kwemkame
- Kwemkole
- Kwemkuyu
- Kwemkwazu
- Kwemnazi
- Kwemshasha
- Kwemshazi
- Kwemtindi
- Kwemtonga
- Kwemula
- Kwemvuno
- Kwemweleti
- Kwendelema
- Kwesimu
- Kwetango
- Kwetongo
- Kwevipea
- Langoni
- Langoni B
- Lelwa
- Longoi
- Lukosi
- Lukozi
- Lunguza
- Lushoto
- Lwandai
- Mabanda
- Mabogo
- Mabweni
- Madala
- Magamba
- Magila
- Magnalo
- Mahanga
- Mahange
- Maindei
- Majengo
- Majulae
- Majulai
- Makancha
- Makangala
- Makose
- Makungulu
- Malibwi
- Malindi
- Malingo
- Malomboi
- Malutaute
- Malwati
- Mambo
- MamboLeo
- Manga
- Manka
- Manolo
- Maseleka
- Mashame
- Matego
- Matui
- Mavului
- Mavumbi
- Mavumo
- Mavuti
- Maweni
- Mayo
- Mayumboi
- Mazashai
- Mazelogo
- Mazinde
- Mazumbai
- Mbangala
- Mbaramo
- Mbelei
- Mbokoi
- Mbugui
- Mbula
- Mbuti
- Mbuzi
- Mbuzii
- Mbwei
- Mdando
- Mdezui
- Mehezangulu
- Mgwashi
- Mhelo
- Mhezi
- Miegeo
- Migambo
- Milingui
- Misalai
- Mkalie
- Mkinga
- Mkongoi
- Mkundi Mbaru
- Mkundi Mtae
- Mkunki
- Mlai
- Mlalo
- Mlesa
- Mlindi
- Mlindilo
- Mlola
- Mlungui
- Mnadani
- Mnazi
- Mng`aro
- Mntindili
- Mpalalu
- Mpanga
- Mponde
- Msagamo
- Msala
- Msale
- Msasa
- Mshalai
- Mshangai
- Mshizii
- Msilagembe
- Mtae
- Mtai
- Mtanda
- Mtemei
- Mtii
- Mtindi
- Mtindii
- Mtui
- Mtunda
- Mvaiyambuzi
- Mvilingano
- Mvumoi
- Mwakwalei
- Mwangoi
- Mwasha
- Myungaluko
- Mzinga
- Ndabwa
- Ndamanyilu
- Ndeme
- Ngambo
- Ngashele
- Ngazi
- Ngughui
- Ngulu
- Ngulwi
- Ngwelo
- Nkaloi
- Nkelei
- Nkese
- Ntambwe
- Nyasa
- Pasili
- Ponde
- Rangwi
- Sagara
- Sakale
- Sakarani
- Shashui
- Shembekeza
- Shome
- Shume
- Shume Nywelo
- Shungului
- Shwagoi
- Soni
- Sunga
- Teli
- Tema
- Tewe
- Tomali
- Tomota
- Umoja
- Ungo
- Viti
- Vuga
- Vuga Bazo
- Wena
- Yamba
- Yoghoi
- Yogoi
- Zaizo
- Zimbiri

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 Lushoto District

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Lukonge River
- Mbalamu River
- Mglumi
- Mkolo
- Mkusu River

### Hills and mountains

24 hills; 5 mountains.

- Mlomboza · 2,173 m
- Chambolo · 2,172 m
- Sungwi · 2,130 m
- Shagein · 2,098 m
- Mzogoti · 2,042 m
- Myanko · 1,993 m
- Magamba · 1,928 m
- Dindila · 1,880 m
- Mzinga · 1,815 m
- Kwagoroto · 1,765 m
- Kwashemhambu · 1,708 m
- Gombelo · 1,584 m
- Gonja · 1,465 m
- Bumba · 1,454 m
- Kilimandege · 1,435 m
- Kagambe · 1,384 m
- Zumbu · 1,228 m
- Makanja · 1,206 m
- Kilanga · 799 m
- Shemausha · 729 m
- Nengoma · 662 m
- Kilimangombe · 655 m
- Karambatu · 642 m
- Shetuta · 599 m

…and 5 more.

### Forests and nature

22 forest reserves; 1 forest.

- Baga I Forest Reserve
- Baga II Forest Reserve
- Bagai Forest Reserve
- Balangai East Forest Reserve
- Balangai West Forest Reserve
- Bombo Makole Forest Reserve
- Gologolo East Forest Reserve
- Gologolo West Forest Reserve
- Kisima Gonja Forest Reserve
- Kitara Ridge Forest Reserve
- Kitivo North Forest Reserve
- Kitivo South Forest Reserve
- Kwembago Forest Reserve
- Lushoto Forest Reserve
- Mazumbai Forest
- Mkussu Forest Reserve
- Mpalalu Forest Reserve
- Mtumbi Forest Reserve
- Ndelemai Forest Reserve
- Shagayu Forest Reserve
- Shume Magamba Forest Reserve
- Shumelands Forest Reserve
- Zinge Local Authority Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Pungule

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 Lushoto District and the best time to visit

In Lushoto District, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 891 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (137 mm) and the driest Aug (28 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March and June to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 59 

Feb 25 41 

Mar 25 88 

Apr 23 137 

May 21 122 

Jun 20 39 

Jul 20 29 

Aug 20 28 

Sep 22 35 

Oct 23 91 

Nov 23 121 

Dec 24 101 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lushoto District

Places mapped inside Lushoto District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals6
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels39
- Schools311
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants7

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 Lushoto District?In Tanga Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Lushoto District?592,199 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lushoto District?About 17 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lushoto District?About 145 people per km²
- What borders Lushoto District?Korogwe District, Mkinga District and Same District
- What is there to see in Lushoto District?Anzo maji trailhead, Bangala waterfall, Eucalyptus trailhead, Irente Farm
- What time zone is Lushoto District in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Lushoto District?Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Lushoto District?Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lushoto District?299 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lushoto District?Settlements lie between 313 m and 2,172 m
- What is the highest point in Lushoto District?Mlomboza (2,173 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lushoto District?December to March and June to October
- How many hospitals are in Lushoto District?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Lushoto District?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lushoto District?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lushoto District?TZ0401 (OCHA common operational dataset)