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Lihimalyao

Coordinates: 9°19′0.12″S 39°37′59.88″E / 9.3167000°S 39.6333000°E / -9.3167000; 39.6333000
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Lihimalyao
Kata ya Lihimalyao (Swahili)
Kata ya Lihimalyao, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Lihimalyao is located in Tanzania
Lihimalyao
Lihimalyao
Coordinates: 9°19′0.12″S 39°37′59.88″E / 9.3167000°S 39.6333000°E / -9.3167000; 39.6333000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatLihilmalyao Village
Area
 • Total
360.4 km2 (139.2 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
13,767
 • Density38/km2 (99/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeMachinga
Tanzanian Postal Code
65410

Lihimalyao is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 360.4 km2 (139.2 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 39 m (128 ft).[2] According to the 2022 census, the ward has a total population of 13,767.[3] The ward seat is Lihimalyao village.[4] Lihilmalyao ward is also the mouth of Lindi's largest and longest river, the Mbwemkuru River.

References

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  1. ^ "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Lihimalyao elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  4. ^ "Kilwa District Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-03-29.