Nguruka

Nguruka is an administrative ward in Uvinza District of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 138 km2 (53 sq mi),[2] and has an average elevation of 1,062 m (3,484 ft).[3] In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 29,916 people in the ward, from 27,179 in 2012.[4][1]: 127 [5]: 151 

Nguruka
Kata ya Nguruka (Swahili)
Ward
Kata ya Nguruka, Wilaya ya Uvinza
Nguruka is located in Tanzania
Nguruka
Nguruka
Location of Nguruka
Coordinates: 5°6′41.76″S 31°2′30.12″E
Country Tanzania
RegionKigoma Region
DistrictUvinza District
Area
 • Total138 km2 (53 sq mi)
Elevation
1,062 m (3,484 ft)
Population
 (2016)[1]: 127 
 • Total29,916
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Tanzanian Postal Code
47602

Villages / neighborhoods

The ward has 4 villages and 22 hamlets.[4]

  • Bweru Bweru
    • Bweru Kusini
    • Kaguruka
    • Kaskazini
    • Majengo
    • Ruhama
  • Itebula
    • Itebula
    • Kalemela
    • Kamfuba
    • Lugongoni
    • Songati A
    • Songati B
  • Nguruka
    • Chemchem
    • Mkoronga
    • Nguruka Kaskazini
    • Nguruka Kusini
  • Nyangabo
    • Bulilang’ombe
    • Humule
    • Nyangabo Kaskazini
    • Nyangabo Kati
    • Nyangabo Kusini
    • Reli Mpya
    • Zegi

References
  1. 2016 Makadirio ya Idadi ya Watu katika Majimbo ya Uchaguzi kwa Mwaka 2016, Tanzania Bara [Population Estimates in Administrative Areas for the Year 2016, Mainland Tanzania] (PDF) (Report) (in Swahili). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: National Bureau of Statistics. 1 April 2016. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  2. "Tanzania: Lake Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  3. "Nguruka Elevation".
  4. "Kagera Postcodes" (PDF). Dodoma, Tanzania: Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  5. 2012 Population and Housing Census - Population Distribution by Administrative Areas (PDF) (Report). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: National Bureau of Statistics. 1 March 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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