Sumbawanga, Rukwa

Tanzania

Regional capital7.9667° S, 31.6167° E

Found in Rukwa, Tanzania, Sumbawanga is a regional capital. It has a population of 303,986.

Population303,986

ProvinceRukwa

Coordinates7.9667° S, 31.6167° E

CountryTanzania

Rank in Tanzania#12 of 7,758

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About Sumbawanga

Sumbawanga is located at coordinates 7.97° S, 31.62° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Rukwa administrative division of Tanzania.

Sumbawanga is the #12 largest locality in Tanzania by population, with 303,986 people.

Cities in Rukwa

Sumbawanga is located in the Rukwa province of Tanzania. Other cities in the region include Namanyere, Kirando, Matai. Sumbawanga has 303,986 inhabitants.

Namanyere40,000 Kirando33,111 Matai24,070 Chala22,624 Laela19,185 Nkove5,389 Katwa Makondo Kawambwe Finga Katande

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sumbawanga?

Sumbawanga has a population of 303,986. It ranks #12 in Tanzania by population.

What province or state is Sumbawanga in?

Sumbawanga is located in Rukwa, Tanzania.

Where is Sumbawanga located?

Sumbawanga is located at coordinates 7.97° S, 31.62° E in Rukwa, Tanzania.

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