Maswa District is one of the five districts of the Simiyu Region of Tanzania Inhabited by Sukuma (Nyantuzu People). It is bordered to the north by Magu District and Itilima District, to the east by the Meatu District, to the south by the Kishapu District, and to the west by the Kwimba District. Its administrative centre is the town of Maswa.
Maswa District Wilaya ya Maswa | |
|---|---|
 location within Simiyu Region. | |
| Coordinates: 03°11′S 033°47′E / 3.183°S 33.783°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Simiyu Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,667 km2 (1,416 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 427,864 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
According to the 2002 Tanzanian National Census, the population of Maswa District is 304,402. According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Maswa District was 344,125.[1][2]
Transport
The highway that connects Shinyanga Region and Mara Region (trunk road T36) passes through Maswa town.[3]
The Central Line railway from Tabora to Mwanza passes through the district from south to north and there is one train station within the district's boundaries at the village of Malampaka.[4]
Administrative subdivisions
As of 2012, Maswa District was administratively divided into 26 wards.[2]