The population surrounding Ifakara consists mainly of 3 tribes: The Wapogoro, Wandamba and Wambunga, almost exclusively subsisting on agriculture and fishing.
Idadi ya wakazi wa maeneo yanayoizunguka Ifakara hujumuisha zaidi makabila 3; Wapogoro, Wandamba na Wambunga, wakitegemea kwa namna ya pekee zaidi kilimo na uvuvi.