Mtama

Mtama is the district capital and an administrative ward in Lindi District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 36.4 km2 (14.1 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 185 m (607 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 11,500.[3]

Mtama
Kata ya Chumo (Swahili)
Kata ya Mtama, Wilaya ya Lindi
Mtama is located in Tanzania
Mtama
Mtama
Coordinates: 10°18′2.88″S 39°52.92′0″E
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictLindi District
Area
  Total36.4 km2 (14.1 sq mi)
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total4,398
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeMwera people
Tanzanian Postal Code
65215

References

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