Likawage is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 1,679 km2 (648 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 165 m (541 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 10,434.[3] The ward seat is Likawage village.[4]

Likawage
Kata ya Likawage (Swahili)
Kata ya Likawage, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Likawage is located in Tanzania
Likawage
Likawage
Coordinates: 9°14′6″S 39°0′17.64″E / 9.23500°S 39.0049000°E / -9.23500; 39.0049000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatLikawage Village
Area
 • Total1,679 km2 (648 sq mi)
Elevation
165 m (541 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total3,569
 • Density2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeMwera
Tanzanian Postal Code
65413

References

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