Rungwe District
Rungwe is a District in Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Mbeya Rural District, to the east by Busokelo District, to the southeast by Kyela District, to the southwest by Ileje District and to the west by Mbeya District.
Rungwe | |
|---|---|
| Wilaya ya Rungwe, Mkoa wa Mbeya | |
Rungwe District of Mbeya Region | |
| Coordinates: 9°15′S 33°40′E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,441 km2 (556 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 273,536 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | District Website |
According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Rungwe District was 273,536.
The District Commissioner of Rungwe from 26 June 2016 to 19 June 2021 was Julius Chalya. Vicent Naano Anney was then appointed to the post by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 19 June 2021; he had been Musoma district commissioner from 26 June 2016 – 19 June 2021. Population: The majority of People who are living in the District are Nyakyusa by Tribe.
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