Buhingu
Ward in Uvinza District, Kigoma Region
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Buhingu is an administrative ward in Uvinza District of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 1,673 km2 (646 sq mi),[2] and has an average elevation of 901 m (2,956 ft).[3] In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 18,682 people in the ward, from 16,973 in 2012.[1]: 127 [4]: 151
Buhingu
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|---|---|
| Kata ya Buhingu, Wilaya ya Uvinza | |
| Country | |
| Region | Kigoma Region |
| District | Uvinza District |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,657 km2 (640 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 901 m (2,956 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 18,682 |
| • Density | 11.27/km2 (29.20/sq mi) |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 47603 |
Villages / neighborhoods
The ward has 4 villages and 15 hamlets.[5]
- Kalilani
- Kabukuyungu
- Kalolwa
- Katumba
- Mahasa
- Nkonkwa
- Kashela
- Katembwe
- Katumbi
- Kariakoo
- Minago
- Mteme
- Tunde
- Buhingu
- Buhingu A
- Buhingu B
- Madukani
- Rubundui
- Vilongwa