Mandawa is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 1,599 km2 (617 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 291 m (955 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 13,192.[3] The ward seat is Mandawa village.[4] The ward is also the mouth of the Mavuji River.

Mandawa
Kata ya Mandawa (Swahili)
Kata ya Mandawa, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Mandawa is located in Tanzania
Mandawa
Mandawa
Coordinates: 9°10′47.28″S 39°21′53.28″E / 9.1798000°S 39.3648000°E / -9.1798000; 39.3648000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatMandawa Village
Area
 • Total1,599 km2 (617 sq mi)
Elevation
291 m (955 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total13,192
 • Density8.3/km2 (21/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeMwera
Tanzanian Postal Code
65408

References

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  1. ^ "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Mandawa elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  4. ^ "Kilwa District Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-03-29.