Kigoma

Kigoma is a city and lake port in Kigoma-Ujiji District in Tanzania, on the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma Region and has a population of 232,388 (2022 census). The city is situated at an elevation of 775 metres (2,543 ft).

Kigoma
Port city of Kigoma Region
Kigoma Railway Station
Kigoma
Location of Kigoma.
Coordinates: 4°53′S 29°38′E
Country Tanzania
RegionKigoma Region
DistrictKigoma-Ujiji District
Area
  Total92.67 km2 (35.78 sq mi)
Elevation
775 m (2,543 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total232,388
  Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (East Africa Time)
Area code028
ClimateAw
WebsiteTown website

The historic trading town of Ujiji is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-east of Kigoma.

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