Kilwa Kivinje, Lindi

Kilwa Kivinje also known as Kivinjesingino is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 403.8 km2 (155.9 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 31 m (102 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 19,376.[3]

Kilwa Kivinje
Kata ya Kivinjesingino (Swahili)
Kata ya Kivinjesingino, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Kilwa Kivinje is located in Tanzania
Kilwa Kivinje
Kilwa Kivinje
Coordinates: 8°45′21.6″S 39°24′42.12″E
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
Area
  Total403.8 km2 (155.9 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total19,376
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeMatumbi
Tanzanian Postal Code
65402
Ruins of colonial German Building in Kilwa Kivinje
German colonial Station seal for Kilwa Kivinje early 20th century

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