Mufindi | |
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District | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Iringa |
Area | |
• Total | 6,937 km2 (2,678 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 288,996 |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Website | www |
Mufindi District [1] is one of the four districts of the Iringa Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Kilolo District and Iringa Urban District, to the south by the Njombe Region, to the east by the Morogoro Region and to the west by the Singida Region.
As of 2002 [update] , the population of the Mufindi District was 283,032. [2] By 2022, the population had grown to 288,996. [3]
Mufindi is mountainous, with one of the coolest and rainiest climates in Tanzania. Among many, the district is known for its tea and timber industries.
For parliamentary elections, Tanzania is divided into constituencies. As of the 2015 general elections, Mufindi District had three constituencies: [4] Mufindi North constituency, Mufindi South constituency, and Mafinga constituency.
Mufindi district is divided into 5 divisions, these are Ifwagi, Sadani, Kibengu, Mapanda, and Malangali
As of 2002 [update] , Mufindi District was administratively divided into twenty-eight wards: [2]
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