Kilwa Masoko, Lindi

Kilwa Masoko or Masoko is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 200 km2 (77 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 11 m (36 ft). The ward is also the capital of Kilwa District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 13,601.

Masoko
Kata ya Masoko (Swahili)
Ward
Kata ya Masoko, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Husini Ndogo in Kilwa Masoko Ward
Masoko
Coordinates: 8°55′3.36″S 39°30′44.28″E
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
Area
  Total200 km2 (80 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total13,601
  Density68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeMatumbi
Tanzanian Postal Code
65401


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