Makete District
Wilaya ya Makete (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
 Iwawa | |
 Location in Tanzania | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Zone | Southern Highlands |
| Region | Njombe Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,996 km2 (1,543 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 109,160 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postcode | 595xx |
| Area code | 026 |
| Website | Region website |
Makete District is one of the six districts of Njombe Region of Tanzania. Its administrative seat is the town of Iwawa. It is bordered to the north and west by the Mbeya Region, to the east by the Njombe District and to the south by the Ludewa District. It is divided into six divisions and 17 wards. Makete District was founded in 1979 with the policy of the Ujamaa. Before, this part of Iringa Region belonged to Njombe District. The district is known for growing apples due to the favorable climate.
According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Makete District was 109,160.[1] The Wakinga people mostly live in Makete District.
- ^ "Njombe (Region, Tanzania) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-09.