Pande Mikoma

Pande Mikoma is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 201.6 km2 (77.8 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 60 m (200 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 8,094.[3] The ward is home to the island of Songo Mnara Island which is home to the ruins of Songo Mnara, a World Heritage Site. The ward seat is Pande village.[4]

Pande Mikoma
Kata ya Pande Mikoma (Swahili)
Kata ya Pande Mikoma, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Songo Mnara ruins, Pande Mkikoma, Kilwa District.
Songo Mnara ruins, Pande Mkikoma, Kilwa District.
Pande Mikoma is located in Tanzania
Pande Mikoma
Pande Mikoma
Coordinates: 9°7′59″S 39°34′59″E
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatPande Village
Area
  Total201.6 km2 (77.8 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total11,596
  Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeMachinga
Tanzanian Postal Code
65409

References

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