Tunduru | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Tunduru | |
| Coordinates: 11°04′S37°21′E / 11.067°S 37.350°E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Zone | Southern Highlands |
| Region | Ruvuma |
| Population (2022 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 48,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postcode | 576xx |
Tunduru [2] is a town in Tunduru District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania, East Africa. It is the administrative seat for Tunduru District, and is administratively divided into two wards; Mlingoti West (Mlingoti Magharibi) and Mlingoti East (Mlingoti Mashariki).
11°04′S037°21′E / 11.067°S 37.350°E
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