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Kibaha
Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 6°46′S38°55′E / 6.767°S 38.917°E / -6.767; 38.917
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Pwani
District Kibaha
Government
  TypeTownship
Population
 (2022 census) [1]
   Urban
265,360
Time zone UTC+3 (East Africa Time)
Area code 023
Website Regional Website

Kibaha is a city, with a population of 265,360 (2022 census), [1] located in eastern Tanzania. It is the capital of Pwani Region. It is located in Kibaha District, one of the six districts of Pwani Region.

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Kibaha Landscape.


Education

Kibaha hosts the Kibaha Education Centre.

Transport

Road

Kibaha is served by the A7.

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References

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