Kigoma District is one of the eight administrative districts of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The district lies north of the city of Kigoma-Ujiji. Uvinza District, to the west and south of Ujiji, was split off from the Kigoma District in 1 July, 2013.[2]
Kigoma Wilaya ya Kigoma (Swahili) | |
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 Fishing boat in Kalalangabo village, Kagongo Ward, Kigoma District | |
| Nickname: Home to Gombe National Park | |
 Kigoma District in Kigoma Region | |
| Coordinates: 04°41′26.88″S 29°42′49.68″E / 4.6908000°S 29.7138000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kigoma Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 967.7 km2 (373.6 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 267,712 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Demonym | District Kigoman |
| Postcode | 472xx |
| Area code | 028 |
| Website | District Website |
Geography
The District covers an area of 967.7 km2 (373.6 sq mi), which is about 20.8% of the region's total area. It is bordered to the west by Lake Tanganyika. The district is bordered by Buhigwe District and Kasulu District to the east; Kigoma-Ujiji District and Uvinza District to the south.[3][4]
Demographics
In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 267,712 people in the district, from 211,566 in 2012.[1]: 125 [5]: 147
The district is of the tribes of Waha, Wabembe, Goma people,Wabwari, and Watongwe. Waha are the largest tribe, making up 95% of the people.[6]: 2
Administrative subdivisions
Kigoma District was administratively divided into 16 Ward, 46 villages, and 212 hamlets.[7][1]: 125 [4]