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Mitole, Kilwa

Coordinates: 8°46′0″S 39°2′38.04″E / 8.76667°S 39.0439000°E / -8.76667; 39.0439000
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Mitole
Kata ya Mitole (Swahili)
Kata ya Miteja, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Mitole is located in Tanzania
Mitole
Mitole
Coordinates: 8°46′0″S 39°2′38.04″E / 8.76667°S 39.0439000°E / -8.76667; 39.0439000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatMitole Village
Area
 • Total432 km2 (167 sq mi)
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total3,352
 • Density7.8/km2 (20/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeMatumbi
Tanzanian Postal Code
65414

Mitole is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 432 km2 (167 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 138 m (453 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,352.[3] The ward seat is Mitole village.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Mitole elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  4. ^ "Kilwa District Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-03-29.