Kigoma
City and lake port in Kigoma Region, Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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).[1] The city is situated at an elevation of 775 metres (2,543 ft).
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Kigoma | |
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Coordinates: 4°53′S 29°38′E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Kigoma Region |
District | Kigoma-Ujiji District |
Area | |
• Total | 92.67 km2 (35.78 sq mi) |
Elevation | 775 m (2,543 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 232,388 |
• Density | 2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Area code | 028 |
Climate | Aw |
Website | Town website |
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The historic trading town of Ujiji is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-east of Kigoma.