Butiama District

Butiama District is one of the seven districts of Mara Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Roya District across the Kirumi Bridge on the Mara river. Its administrative centre is the town of Butiama. Julius Nyerere was born in Butiama; the Mwalimu Nyerere Museum is located in his town of birth.

Butiama District
Butiama District of Mara Region
Coordinates: 01°46′S 033°58′E
Country Tanzania
RegionMara Region
Area
  Total1,962 km2 (758 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total281,656
  Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
WebsiteRegional website

According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Butiama District was 281,656.

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