Bariadi District


Bariadi District is one of the five districts of the Simiyu Region of Tanzania, East Africa. As of 2022, the population was 383,385.

History

Prior to 2012, Bariadi District was part of Shinyanga Region.

Economy

The Dutwa Ward contains one of the world's largest nickel deposits.

Wards

As of 2002, Bariadi District was administratively divided into twenty-six wards:
  • Bariadi
  • Bumera
  • Bunamhala
  • Chinamili
  • Dutwa
  • Gamboshi
  • Ikungulyabashashi
  • Kasoli
  • Kinang'weli
  • Lagangabilili
  • Lugulu
  • Mbita
  • Mhango
  • Mhunze
  • Mwadobana
  • Mwamapalala
  • Mwaswale
  • Mwaubingi
  • Nkololo
  • Nkoma
  • Nyakabindi
  • Sagata
  • Sakwe
  • Sapiwi
  • Somanda
  • Zagayu