However, the majority of the council's surface area (1,483.6 km2; 99.1%) is made up of land, and only 13 km2 (0.9%) of it is water in the Kigombe ward.

The Usambara mountains, with their highlands and foothills, have an impact on the climate in Muheza DC.

[9] Paved trunk road T13 from Segera to Tanga and the Kenyan border passes through the district.

For the citizens of Muheza District Council, agriculture remained their main source of income.

Maize, cassava, and bananas are the main food crops produced by Muheza District Council, while oranges, coconuts, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and tea are grown as commercial crops.

[11] After natural resources, livestock is the third most significant economic activity for the people of Muheza District Council.

To meet the demand for fire wood, charcoal, timber, and building materials, the Muheza forests are overexploited.

[13] Due to the scarcity of water bodies in Muheza DC, fishing is not a common economic activity.

[14] Sands are a type of mineral deposit that is found in minor quantities in Ngomeni ward and is accessible to the district council.

However, in comparison to other productive industries like agriculture and cattle, its economic impact on the council is still insignificant.

[15] The Muheza District Council is blessed with historical and nature sites that have a lot of potential for attracting tourists for cultural travel.

The Amani, Magoroto and NILO Forest Reserves, as well as Kigombe Beach, are among the tourist sites that the Muheza District Council's citizens and visitors can visit.

The Bondei and Sambaa are the two largest ethnic groups in the council, making up more than 80% of the Muheza population and engaging primarily in agriculture.

With two public dispensaries each, Mtindiro, Kwafungo, Zirai, Misalai, and Kisiwani were the most fortunate wards.