Bwilingu

Bwilingu is an administrative ward and capital of Chalinze District in Pwani Region of Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 84.6 km2 (32.7 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 237 m (778 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 35,149.[3]

Bwilingu
Kata na mji wa Bwilingu (Swahili)
Ward and Town
Kata na mji wa Bwilingu, Wilaya ya Chalinze
Bwilingu is located in Tanzania
Bwilingu
Bwilingu
Coordinates: 6°37′33.24″S 38°15′58.32″E
Country Tanzania
RegionPwani Region
DistrictChalinze District
Area
  Total84 km2 (32 sq mi)
Elevation
237 m (778 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total35,149
  Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeZaramo
Tanzanian Postal Code
61315

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