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RUKWA
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Rukwa is one of the 26 regions of Tanzania. Sumbawanga serves as the region's capital. The region is bordered to the north by Kigoma and Tabora Regions, to the East by  Mbeya Region, to the South by Zambia and to the West by Lake Tanganyika which forms a border between the region and the Emocratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Rukwa has four districts which are Sumbawanga Urban, Sumbawanga Rural, Mpanda, and Nkasi

Visit Bunge website for MP's http://www.bunge.go.tz/bunge/Mp_ByRegion.asp

Population:

Male Population

559,120

Female Population

582,623

Total Population

1,141,743

Total Household Number

222,868

Average Household Size

5.1

Intercensal Growth Rate 1988 - 2002 (%)

3.6

Source: http://www.tanzania.go.tz/census/census/rukwa.htm


WHERE TO STAY:

Chada Katavi Camp – Katavi- http://www.chada-katavi.com

Katavi Wildlife Camp –Katavi- http://www.tanzaniasafaris.info/katavi/accomodation.htm

Hotel Rukwa By Night - Rukwa - ++255 - 25 - 2802243

Gloria Visitors Lodge - Rukwa ++255 - 25 - 2802298

Kanyenye Hotel - Rukwa (Sumbawanga)

Martunda Garden Inn - Rukwa (Sumbawanga)

Matunda Annex Hotel - Rukwa (Sumbawanga)   

Four-Ways Hotel - Rukwa (Sumbawanga)

 

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