| Esilalei | |
| Native Name: | Kata ya Esilalei |
| Native Name Lang: | sw |
| Settlement Type: | Ward |
| Pushpin Map: | Tanzania |
| Coordinates: | -3.4867°N 35.9342°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Arusha Region |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Monduli District |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Established Date: | 1984 |
| Area Total Km2: | 496 |
| Elevation M: | 986 |
| Government Type: | Council |
| Leader Title2: | Chairman of Council |
| Leader Name2: | Murshid Hashim Ngeze |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Population Total: | 29,020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Area Code: | 027 |
| Timezone: | EAT |
Esilalei is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is composed of three villages, namely Esilalei, Losirwa and Oltukai. The ward covers an area of at an average altitude of .[1] [2]
Esilalei has experienced an exceptionally high population growth from 7,824 in 2002 to 29,020 in 2022. [3] [4]
The current Esilalei ward councilor is Mr. Lemia Murani (2020–Present).
Every Sunday there's a market day at Oltukai village. However, the villages of Esilalei and Losirwa both conduct their market day every Thursday. In these markets, the villagers are able to purchase all their necessities, including clothing, food, and livestock.