Liwale District, Lindi

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Liwale is one of the six districts of the Lindi Region of Tanzania. It is the largest district in Lindi and one of the largest in districts in Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by the Pwani Region, to the east by the Kilwa District, to the south by the Ruangwa District and to the west by the Morogoro Region. Most of Liwale district is within the Nyerere National Park.

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Liwale District of Lindi Region
Country Tanzania
ZoneCoastal
Area
  Total34,311 km2 (13,248 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total136,505
  Density4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
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According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Liwale District was 136,505.[1]

In April 2013, there was rioting in Liwale over the levels of payments made for cashew nuts. Police used tear gas and a helicopter to control the riots. Approximately 20 houses were burnt down.[2]

Wards

The Liwale District is administratively divided into 20 wards:

  • Barikiwa
  • Kiangara
  • Kibutuka
  • Kimambi
  • Liwale 'B'
  • Liwale Mjini
  • Makata
  • Mangirikiti
  • Mbaya
  • Mihumo
  • Mirui
  • Mkutano (English meaning: meeting)
  • Mlembwe
  • Mpigamiti
  • Nangano
  • Ngongowele
  • Likongowele
  • Nangando
  • Lilombe
  • Kichonda

References

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