Kilwa Kisiwani is an island, national historic site, and hamlet community located in the township of Kilwa Masoko, the district seat of Kilwa District in the Tanzanian region of Lindi Region in southern Tanzania. Kilwa Kisiwani is the largest of the nine hamlets in the town Kilwa Masoko and is also the least populated hamlet in the township with less than 1,000 residents. At its peak Kilwa hosted over 10,000 inhabitants in the Middle Ages. Since 1981 the entire island of Kilwa Kisiwani has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with the nearby ruins of Songo Mnara. Despite its significant historic reputation, Kilwa Kisiwani is still home to a small and resilient community of native residents that have inhabited the island for centuries. Kilwa Kisiwani is one of the seven World Heritage Sites located in Tanzania.
Kilwa is one of six administrative districts of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi). Kilwa district is bordered to the north by Rufiji District in Pwani Region, to the east by the Indian Ocean, to the south by the Lindi District, Nachingwea District together with Ruangwa District, and to the west by the Liwale District. The district borders every other district in Lindi Region except Lindi Municipal District. The district seat (capital) is the town of Kilwa Masoko. The district is named after the medieval Swahili city state of Kilwa Kisiwani. According to the 2012 census, the district has a total population of 190,744.
Lindi Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is the municipality of Lindi. The region is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely; Kilwa Kisiwani and Selous Game Reserve. According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 864,652, which was lower than the pre-census projection of 960,236. For 2002–2012, the region's 0.9 percent average annual population growth rate was the 29th highest in the country. It was also the least densely populated region with 13 people per square kilometer.
Lindi District also known as Mtama District is one of six administrative districts of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of 5,975 km2 (2,307 sq mi). Kilwa district is bordered to the north by Kilwa District, to the east by the Indian Ocean and Lindi Municipal Council, to the south by the Mtwara Region, and to the west by the Nachingwea District. The district seat (capital) is the town and ward of Mtama. The district is known for the Tendaguru Formation, the richest Late Jurassic strata of fossils in Africa. According to the 2012 census, the district has a total population of 191,143.
Kilwa Masoko or Masoko is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 200 km2 (77 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 11 m (36 ft). The ward is also the capital of Kilwa District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 13,601.
Bukoba Airport is a domestic airport located in the city of Bukoba, the capital of the Kagera Region in northwest Tanzania. It is adjacent to Lake Victoria.
Lindi Airport is an airport serving Lindi, the capital of the Lindi Region of Tanzania. It is also known as Kikwetu Airport.
Musoma Airport is an airport in northern Tanzania serving Musoma and the surrounding Mara Region.
Mafia Airport is an airport on Mafia Island in the Pwani Region of Tanzania. The island is in the Indian Ocean, 17 kilometres (11 mi) off the Tanzanian coast.
Mpanda Airport is an airport in western Tanzania serving the town of Mpanda and the surrounding Katavi Region. It is on the southeastern side of the town. The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR helped the Government of Tanzania to finance the upgrade of the airstrip into an airport as a gesture of its appreciation for hosting Burundian refugees for more than 30 years.
Iringa Airport is an airport in Tanzania serving Iringa and the surrounding Iringa Region. It is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the municipality. The airport's single runway lies parallel to the A104 trunk road.
Masasi Airport is an airport serving the town of Masasi in the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of Masasi town.
Nachingwea Airport is a domestic airport locate in south Lindi Region, Tanzania. The airport serves the town Nachingwea. It is on the northeast side of the town.
Mbeya Airport is an airport located in Mbeya Region, Tanzania. The airport is small and serves the city of Mbeya. It is within the southern section of the city.
Moshi Airport is an airport in the Kilimanjaro Region of north-eastern Tanzania, serving the municipality of Moshi.
Mombo Airstrip is an airstrip in northeastern Tanzania in the Korogwe District of the Tanga Region of Tanzania. It is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the town, and near the Usambara Mountains.
Seronera Airstrip is the primary airstrip in the Serengeti National Park.
Songo Songo Island is the main island of the archipelago of the Songosongo Islands located in Songosongo ward of Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. It is served by the Songo Songo Airstrip. The island's native inhabitants are the Matumbi people.
