Rukwa, Tanzania · Africa
303,986
Population
Africa
Continent
Dar_es_Salaam
Timezone
TZ
Country Code
Sumbawanga is a city located in western Tanzania. It is the capital of Rukwa Region and the municipal seat of Sumbawanga Urban District with postcode number 55100 . The district had a population of approximately 303,986 based on the 2022 census. Sumbawanga lies in the territory of the Wafipa Fipa tribe and so many people speak Kifipa, as well as Kiswahili, the most widely used language of Tanzania. The name of the town literally translates as "throw away your witchcraft", thought to be a warni...
Coordinates
-7.9667°, 31.6167°
Region/State
Rukwa
District
Sumbawanga Urban
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Country
Tanzania
Region
Rukwa
Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Population
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