Lyamkena | |
|---|---|
Town and ward | |
  Lyamkena Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 8°54′10″S34°49′02″E / 8.90278°S 34.81722°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Njombe Region |
| District | Njombe Urban District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postcode | 59116 |
Lyamkena is a town and ward in Makambako Urban District in the Njombe Region of the Tanzanian Southern Highlands. [1]
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