Location & Geography


Situated in northeastern Tanzania, in Tanga Region. Bordered by Mkinga District to the north, Tanga City and the Indian Ocean to the east.


Covers approximately 1,498 km², featuring both coastal plains and inland highlands, including Kimbo Peak at about 1,063 m elevation.





? Demographics


As per the 2022 census, Muheza District had a population of around 238,260, with a population density of about 159 people per km².


The large 2012–2022 increase partly reflects previous boundary changes—Mkinga separated off in 2012, reducing Muheza’s earlier figures.





?️ Administrative Structure


Administered by Muheza District Council, headquartered in Muheza town.


Divided into 4 divisions (Amani, Bwembwera, Ngomneni, Muheza), 37 wards, roughly 135 villages, and 522 hamlets.





? Economy & Livelihoods


Predominantly rural and agrarian. Locals engage in subsistence farming, small-scale orange plantations, and livestock farming.


The diverse terrain supports both coastal crops and highland agriculture.





?️ Climate & Ecology


Experiences a long rainy season (April–August) and a short one (December–January), conditions conducive to mosquito vectors like Anopheles gambiae.


The district has been a site for malaria prevention and control projects, including long-lasting insecticidal net trials.





? Infrastructure & Governance


Council Contact: P.O. Box 20, Muheza Mjini (Bomani); ? Tel: 027‑2977545; ? Mobile: 0746525653; ? Fax: 027‑2977546.


Engaged in climate adaptation programs (e.g., supported by ONGAWA and EU, 2015–2019) and local development initiatives.





Summary Table





Feature
Details




Region
Tanga, Tanzania


Area
~1,498 km²


Elevation
Up to ~1,063 m


Population
~238,260 (2022)


Density
~159 /km²


Divisions
4


Wards/Villages
37 wards, 135 villages


Economy
Subsistence farming, citrus, livestock


Climate
Bi-modal rains