Meatu District is one of the five districts of the Simiyu Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Itilima District, to the west by the Maswa District and Shinyanga Region to the east by the Arusha Region, to the southeast by the Manyara Region and to the south by the Singida Region. Its district capital is the town of Mwanhuzi.
Meatu District | |
|---|---|
 location within Simiyu Region. | |
| Coordinates: 03°32′S 34°19′E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Simiyu Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,018 km2 (3,482 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 366,941 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of Meatu District was 248,949.[1]
According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Meatu District was 366,941.[2][3]
Transport
Unpaved Trunk road T37 from Shinyanga to Singida Region passes through the district.[4]
Administrative subdivisions
As of 2012, Meatu District was administratively divided into 25 wards.[3]
Wards
- Bukundi
- Imalaseko
- Itinje
- Kimali
- Kisesa
- Lingeka
- Lubiga
- Mwabuma
- Mwabusalu
- Mwabuzo
- Mwakisandu
- Mwamalole
- Mwamanimba
- Mwamanongu
- Mwamishali
- Mwandoya
- Mwangundo
- Mwanhuzi
- Mwanjolo
- Mwanyahina
- Mwasengela
- Nghoboko
- Nkoma
- Sakasaka
- Tindabuligi
Sources
References
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