Bukombe District

Bukombe District
District
Bukombe District of Geita Region.
Bukombe District of Geita Region.
Coordinates: 03°28′S 031°54′E / 3.467°S 31.900°E / -3.467; 31.900
Country Tanzania
RegionGeita
DistrictBukombe
Area
 • Total8,055 km2 (3,110 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total407,102
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Postcode
30xxx
Area code028

Bukombe District is one of the five districts in Geita Region of Tanzania.[1] Its administrative centre is the town of Ushirombo.

Prior to March 2012, it was one of the eight districts of the Shinyanga Region.

According to the 2022 census, the population of Bukombe District was 407,102.[2]


Wards

Bukombe District is divided administratively into 15 wards:

  • Bugelenga
  • Bukombe
  • Bulega
  • Busonzo
  • Butinzya
  • Igulwa
  • Iyogelo
  • Katente
  • Lyambamgongo
  • Namonge
  • Ng'anzo
  • Runzewe Mashariki
  • Runzewe Magharibi
  • Ushirombo
  • Uyovu

References

  1. ^ "Tanzania: State Gazettes New Regions, Districts". Tanzania Daily News. Dar es Salaam. 9 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-10.