Kivukoni
Kivukoni (Kata ya Kivukoni, in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Ilala Municipical Council of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. Kivikoni's name come from the Swahili word meaning "a crossing place". The ward is bordered by Upanga East ward to the west, Kisutu ward to the southwest, and Kigamboni ward across the Kivukoni channel. The ward covers an area of 2.387 km2 (0.922 sq mi). Kivukoni ward is one of the most important wards in the country, as it is home to the Ikulu, which is the home of the president of Tanzania. Kivukoni ward is also home to the National Museum of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 6,742.
Kivukoni
Kata ya Kivukoni (Swahili) | |
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Ward of Ilala District | |
From top to bottom: The Tanzanite Bridge connecting Kivukoni ward with Oysterbay ward, National Museum & Map of Kivukoni ward | |
| Nickname: The crossing place | |
| Coordinates: 6°48′51.12″S 39°17′24.36″E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Dar es Salaam Region |
| District | Ilala District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 6,742 |
| • Density | 2,824/km2 (7,310/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Ancestral | Zaramo |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 11101 |
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