Kipatimu is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 370.5 km2 (143.1 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 468 m (1,535 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 14,606.[3] The ward seat is Kipatimu village.[4] The ward is also home to the Nan'goma Cave system.

Kipatimu
Kata ya Kipatimu (Swahili)
Kata ya Kipatimu, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Kipatimu is located in Tanzania
Kipatimu
Kipatimu
Coordinates: 8°28′53.76″S 38°55′13.08″E / 8.4816000°S 38.9203000°E / -8.4816000; 38.9203000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatKipatimu Village
Area
 • Total370.5 km2 (143.1 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total14,606
 • Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Tanzanian Postal Code
65418

References

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  1. ^ "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Kipatimu 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.