Kiomoni

Kiomoni is an administrative ward in Tanga District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 83.5 km2 (32.2 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 52 m (171 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,587.[3] The ward is home to the Amboni Caves and also the largest limestone mine in the country.

Kiomoni
Kata ya Kiomoni (Swahili)
Kata ya Kiomoni, Wilaya ya Tanga
Limestone plant, Kiomoni Ward
Limestone plant, Kiomoni Ward
Kiomoni is located in Tanzania
Kiomoni
Kiomoni
Coordinates:
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictTanga District
Area
  Total83.5 km2 (32.2 sq mi)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total6,587
  Density79/km2 (200/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  AncestralDigo
Tanzanian Postal Code
21203
Trucks at Limestone factory, Kiomoni Ward

References

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