District · Tanga Region
# Mkinga District

Mkinga District is a district of Tanzania in Tanga Region. It had an estimated 147,213 people in 2020 on 2,715 km² (about 54 per km²). It is divided into 21 wards. 210 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 115 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 147,213 people (2020)
- 2,715 km²
- 21 wards
- 115 mapped services

## How many people live in Mkinga District?

Mkinga District had an estimated 147,213 people in 2020 — 5.7% of Tanga Region, 142nd of 168 districts. There are 1,005 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tanga Region figure of 1,015). Spread over 2,715 km², that is about 54 people per km², 115th of 168 districts.

42.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 18 across Tanga Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people.
- 0–4 21,276
- 5–9 21,502
- 10–14 19,888
- 15–19 15,825
- 20–24 10,569
- 25–29 9,559
- 30–34 8,499
- 35–39 7,695
- 40–44 7,380
- 45–49 6,751
- 50–54 4,483
- 55–59 3,373
- 60–64 3,422
- 65–69 2,550
- 70–74 2,079
- 75–79 1,273
- 80+ 1,089

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

## Where is Mkinga District?

Mkinga District lies in Tanga Region, Tanzania. It borders 4 other districts: Korogwe District, Lushoto District, Muheza District and Tanga Urban District. By area it is the 93rd largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 9.7% of Tanga Region. The centre of Mkinga District is about 393 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. It is about 44 km from Tanga, the main town of Tanga Region. The centre point is at 4.6969° S, 38.9628° 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 Mkinga District

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mkinga District: 2 nature reserves.
- GOMANI BOMA MKAMBANI AREA · nature reserve
- MAWE MAWILI BOMA AREA · nature reserve

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: Mkinga 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
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga 46 km
- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa 102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:19).

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 Mkinga District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Boma | 42 | 5 | 4 |
| Bosha | 79 | 1 | 8 |
| Bwiti | 271 | 9 | 10 |
| Daluni | 101 | 7 | 6 |
| Doda | 203 | 13 | 4 |
| Duga | 165 | 9 | 6 |
| Gombero | 196 | 20 | 6 |
| Kigongoi | 66 | 9 | 7 |
| Kwale | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Manza | 38 | 10 | 8 |
| Mapatano | 48 | 5 | 5 |
| Maramba | 58 | 6 | 7 |
| Mayomboni | 33 | 6 | 4 |
| Mhinduro | 134 | 12 | 6 |
| Mkinga | 26 | 12 | 4 |
| Mnyenzani | 115 | 8 | 3 |
| Moa | 26 | 8 | 4 |
| Mtimbwani | 53 | 11 | 6 |
| Mwakijembe | 764 | 8 | 5 |
| Parungu Kasera | 202 | 15 | 3 |
| Sigaya | 80 | 31 | 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 Mkinga District

Open gazetteers list 210 villages, towns and localities in Mkinga District. The largest with a recorded population: Mlalo (15,576). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 810 m above sea level (median 98 m).
- Bamba
- Bamba Mavengero
- Bamba Mwarongo
- Bantu
- Bawa
- Bawa A
- Boma Mkambani
- Boma Ndani village
- Bomalandani
- Bwagamacho
- Bwanga Machi
- Bwiti
- Chagulani
- Chakachani
- Changanyiko
- Chirangani
- Churwa
- Chuyuni
- Daluni
- Degere
- Dima
- Doda
- Duga Maforoni
- Dugasigaya
- Dumbani
- Gamageni
- Geza
- Gezani
- Gombelo
- Gombero
- Hemkole
- Horo Horo
- Horo Horo Kijijini
- Hundu
- Jegani
- Jikangeni
- Jiriini
- Jirini
- Jiriwe
- Kaerue
- Kalalani
- Kambini
- Kazita
- Kibanda
- Kibanduni
- Kibaoni
- Kibayuruka
- Kibewani
- Kibiboni
- Kichalikani
- Kichalikani, Kwale
- Kichangani
- Kidutani
- Kigirini
- Kigongoi
- Kikokweni
- Kilanga
- Kilole
- Kiluluduga
- Kindunguni
- Kinyatu
- Kiponda
- Kipumbwi Magodi
- Kirau
- Kisiwani
- Kisiwani A&B
- Kiswani
- Kitambula
- Kiumbo
- Kivindo
- Kivuleni
- Kivumiro
- Kiwavu
- Kizingani
- Kolasingo
- Kwa Songoro
- Kwajanja
- Kwale
- Kwambala
- Kwamgumi
- Kwangena
- Lugongo
- Lukinao
- Mabayani
- Mabosa
- Machimboni
- Machuma
- Maforoni
- Magaoni
- Magati
- Magauni
- Magodi
- Mahandakini
- Majengo
- Makadiogo
- Makarima
- Makoveni
- Makuge
- Malamba
- Mangalia
- Manununo
- Manza
- Mapatano
- Mapeko
- Maramba A
- Maramba B
- Maruahe
- Marual
- Matemboni
- Matope
- Matopeni
- Mavovo
- Mavua
- Mavureni
- Mawaru
- Maweni
- Maweru
- Mayomboni
- Mayumboni
- Mazola
- Mazola Kilifi
- Mbambakofi
- Mbuta
- Mbuyuni
- Mchangani
- Mekunde
- Menjamwenya
- Merwa
- Mgambo Shashui
- Mgandi
- Mgeyeni
- Mheza
- Mikameni
- Mjata
- Mjengeni
- Mjesani
- Mkanyevi
- Mkinga
- Mkinga Leo
- Mkujani
- Mlalo
- Mlamba
- Mnyenzani
- Moa
- Monga
- Monga Vyeru
- Msingu
- Mtakuja
- Mtakuja A
- Mtandikeni
- Mtawalani
- Mtimbwani
- Mtimbwani A
- Mtimbwani B
- Mtoni Bombo
- Mtundani
- Muembem
- Mvumoni
- Mwaboza
- Mwakijembe
- Mwakikonge
- Mwakoni
- Mwandusi
- Mwanyumba
- Mwele
- Mzambia
- Mzingi
- Nairobi
- Nami
- Ng'Ombeni
- Ngezani
- Ngojeni
- Nikanyevi
- Nikanyewe
- Nyeziangumnani
- Nyundo
- Pamkoti
- Pangarawe
- Parungu
- Parungu Kasera
- Perani
- Petukiza
- Rusanga
- Segoma
- Shulwa
- Sigaya
- Sijaya
- Sitakidawa
- Soga
- Subutuni
- Tawalani
- Teli
- Tewe
- Tongoi
- Vibambani
- Vuga
- Vunde
- Vuo
- Vyeru
- Vyogoloni
- Yasini
- Yasini, Mayomboni
- Yirihini
- Zigaya
- Zimbili
- Zimhali
- Zingi
- Zingibari
- Zingibaru
- Zitengeni

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Mkinga District

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams.
- Bombo River
- Kwekuyu
- Mambeni River
- Mazingara River
- Mlinyi
- Mnyongoo
- Mobokoi
- Msango
- Muzi River
- Mwanyenzi
- Numba River
- Semdoe River
- Zuba

### Hills and mountains

8 hills.
- Mtai · 833 m
- Mhinduro · 696 m
- Mlungui · 476 m
- Kigwase · 277 m
- Yirihini · 133 m
- Mekunde · 101 m
- Kilulu · 69 m
- Doda · 17 m

### Forests and nature

9 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve.
- Bamba Ridge Forest Reserve
- Bwiti Forest Reserve
- Gombero Forest Reserve
- Kilanga Forest Reserve
- Kwamguni Forest Reserve
- Magogoni Forest Reserve
- Msimbazi Forest Reserve
- Mtai Forest Reserve
- Segoma Forest Reserve
- Umba River Game Controlled Area

### Estates

8 estates.
- Bwiti Estate
- Kilulu Sisal Estate
- Lanzoni Sisal Estate
- Lugongo Estate
- Maramba Estate
- Moa Sisal Estate
- Mtochovu Sisal Estate
- Sigi Segoma Estate

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 Mkinga District and the best time to visit

In Mkinga District, the warmest month is Feb (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 964 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (151 mm) and the driest Aug (32 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 | 27 | 51 |
| Feb | 27 | 36 |
| Mar | 27 | 89 |
| Apr | 25 | 151 |
| May | 24 | 148 |
| Jun | 23 | 48 |
| Jul | 22 | 33 |
| Aug | 23 | 32 |
| Sep | 24 | 41 |
| Oct | 25 | 104 |
| Nov | 25 | 130 |
| Dec | 26 | 101 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mkinga District

Places mapped inside Mkinga District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 1
- Schools 98
- Pharmacies 13

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 Mkinga District? In Tanga Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Mkinga District? 147,213 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mkinga District? About 18 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mkinga District? About 54 people per km²
- What borders Mkinga District? Korogwe District, Lushoto District, Muheza District and Tanga Urban District
- What is there to see in Mkinga District? GOMANI BOMA MKAMBANI AREA, MAWE MAWILI BOMA AREA
- What time zone is Mkinga District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Mkinga District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Mkinga District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mkinga District? 210 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mkinga District? Settlements lie between 6 m and 810 m
- What is the highest point in Mkinga District? Mtai (833 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mkinga District? December to March and June to October
- How many hospitals are in Mkinga District? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mkinga District? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mkinga District? TZ0408 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 2,714.5 km²
- P-code: TZ0408
- Region: Tanga Region

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