Soweto is an administrative ward in Moshi District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 828 m (2,717 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 14,946.[3]

Soweto Ward
Kata ya Soweto (Swahili)
Kata ya Soweto, Wilaya ya Moshi Mjini
Soweto Ward is located in Tanzania
Soweto Ward
Soweto Ward
Coordinates: 3°21′33.48″S 37°19′6.96″E / 3.3593000°S 37.3186000°E / -3.3593000; 37.3186000
Country Tanzania
RegionKilimanjaro Region
DistrictMoshi District
Area
 • Total2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Elevation
828 m (2,717 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total14,946
 • Density5,300/km2 (14,000/sq mi)

References

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  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Soweto Ward Elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-01-02.