Songosongo

Songosongo is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 8.5 km² (3.3 sq mi),^[1] and has an average elevation of 11 m (36 ft).^[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,056.^[3] The ward administers the whole archipelago of the Songosongo Islands, which are composed of 22 coral reefs and 4 coral islands; Songo Songo Island, Fanjove Island, Nyuni Island and Okuza Island. The islands ward's native inhabitants are the Matumbi people. The archipelago is composed of 21 coral reefs including the 4 islands. The ward seat is Songosongo village. In addition there are four hamlets on the islands; Pembeni, Makondeni, Msitumani and Funguni .^[4]

References

^ "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
^ "Songosongo Elevation".
^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
^ "Kilwa District Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-03-29.

[1] "Tanzania:Coastal Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".

[2] "Songosongo Elevation".

[3] "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-03-21.

[4] "Kilwa District Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-03-29.