Muheza District Council

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.

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