Katavi Region

Katavi Region
Mkoa wa Katavi  (Swahili)
Region

Katuma River

Location in Tanzania
Country Tanzania
Zone Southern Highlands
Capital Mpanda
Government
  Regional Commissioner Rajab Mtumwa
Area
  Total 45,843 km2 (17,700 sq mi)
Population (2012)
  Total 564,604
  Density 12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
Postcode 50xxx
Area code(s) 025
Website katavi.go.tz

Katavi Region is one of Tanzania's 30 administrative regions. The regional capital is Mpanda.[1]

In March 2012, shortly after the Katavi Region was created, Dr. Rajab Mtumwa Rutengwe was appointed Katavi Regional Commissioner. He was formerly the Mpanda District Commissioner.[2]

Districts

The region is administratively divided into two districts:[3]

Districts of Katavi Region
District Population (2012)
Nsimbo 282,568
Mpanda 282,036
Total 564,604

References

  1. Staff (9 March 2012). "State Gazettes New Regions, Districts". The Daily News. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  2. Staff (15 March 2012). "JK names RCs for new regions". The Citizen. Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
  3. "Postcodes: Katavi Region 50000" (PDF).
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