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.

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
 • Total360.4 km2 (139.2 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total13,767
 • Density38/km2 (99/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeMachinga
Tanzanian Postal Code
65410

References edit

  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.