Mchesi
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Mchesi | |
|---|---|
  Mchesi | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′03″S 37°21′38″E / 11.38417°S 37.36056°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Ruvuma |
| District | Tunduru |
| Area | |
• Total | 553.2 km2 (213.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 8,781 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mchesi is a rural ward of Tunduru District in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania. It is located on the northern shore of Ruvuma River, at an average elevation of 395 meters above the sea level.[1] According to the census held in 2012, it had a population of 8,781.[2]