Jaila is an administrative ward in Kilindi District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 157 km2 (61 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 733 m (2,405 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 12,319.[3]
Jaila
Kata ya Jaila (Swahili) | |
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Kata ya Jaila, Wilaya ya Kilindi | |
![]() Jaila Secondary School Sign, jaila Ward, Kilindi District | |
Coordinates: 5°27′51.12″S 37°54′56.52″E / 5.4642000°S 37.9157000°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Tanga Region |
District | Kilindi District |
Area | |
• Total | 157 km2 (61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 733 m (2,405 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 12,319 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | |
• Settler | Swahili |
• Native | Nguu |
Tanzanian Postal Code | 21913 |
References
edit- ^ "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ "Jaila Elevation".
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-05.