Masama Mashariki (East Masama in English) is an administrative ward in Hai District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 82.6 km2 (31.9 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 1,255 m (4,117 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 25,723.[3]

Masama Mashariki Ward
Kata ya Masama Mashariki (Swahili)
Kata ya Masama Mashariki, Wilaya ya Hai
Masama Mashariki Ward is located in Tanzania
Masama Mashariki Ward
Masama Mashariki Ward
Coordinates: 3°13′59″S 37°10′59″E / 3.23306°S 37.18306°E / -3.23306; 37.18306
Country Tanzania
RegionKilimanjaro Region
DistrictHai District
Area
 • Total82.6 km2 (31.9 sq mi)
Elevation
1,255 m (4,117 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total25,723
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)

References edit

  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Masama Mashariki Elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2021-12-31.