Lindi
Lindi is a historic southern Tanzanian coastal town and regional capital of the Lindi Region. The town is located at the far end of Lindi Bay on the Indian Ocean in southeastern Tanzania. The town is 450 kilometres (280 mi) south of Dar es Salaam and 105 km (65 mi) north of Mtwara, the southernmost coastal town in Tanzania, and gives its name to the surrounding Lindi Region. The Lindi Region is a large, yet sparsely populated, region of Tanzania.
Lindi Town | |
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Lindi Town bay side | |
Nickname: Tanzania's coconut capital | |
Lindi Town Location In Tanzania# | |
Coordinates: 9°59′49″S 39°42′52″E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Lindi Region |
Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 95,096 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Area code | 023 |
Website | Country website |
The town is part of Lindi Municipal District. Lindi is home to Lindi Historic Town, a national historic site of Tanzania. The Lindi Airport is 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the city.
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