Itilima District

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Itilima District
Wilaya ya Itilima
Itilima District in Simiyu 2022.svg
location within Simiyu Region.
Coordinates: 02°59′S033°56′E / 2.983°S 33.933°E / -2.983; 33.933
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Simiyu Region
Area
  Total4,690 km2 (1,810 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total419,213
  Density89/km2 (230/sq mi)


Itilima District is one of the five districts of Simiyu Region of Tanzania, East Africa. Its district capital is Lagangabilili. It is bordered to the north by Bariadi District, to the east by Ngorongoro District, to the south by Maswa District and Meatu District, and to the west by Magu District.

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As of 2022, the population of Itilima was 419,213. [1] [2] Itilima was established in 2012, when it was split off from Bariadi District and became part of the newly established Simiyu Region. [3]

Transport

The highway that connects Shinyanga Region and Mara Region (trunk road T36) [4] passes through Itilima district from south to north. [5]

Tourism

The east of Itilima District is part of Maswa Game Reserve. [6]

Administrative subdivisions

Wards

As of 2012, Itilima District was administratively divided into 22 wards. [7]

2012 wards

The 22 wards in 2012:

  • Budalabujiga
  • Bumera
  • Chinamili
  • Ikindiro
  • Kinang'weli
  • Lagangabilili
  • Lugulu
  • Mbita
  • Mhunze
  • Migato
  • Mwalushu
  • Mwamapalala
  • Mwamtani
  • Mwaswale
  • Ndolelezi
  • Nhobora
  • Nkoma
  • Nkuyu
  • Nyamalapa
  • Sagata
  • Sawida
  • Zagayu

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