Katavi Region
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| Katavi Region Mkoa wa Katavi (Swahili) |
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Katuma River
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 Location in Tanzania |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Zone | Southern Highlands |
| Capital | Mpanda |
| Government | |
| • Regional Commissioner | Rajab Mtumwa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45,843 km2 (17,700 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 564,604 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Postcode | 50xxx |
| Area code(s) | 025 |
| Website | katavi |
Katavi Region is one of Tanzania's 30 administrative regions. The regional capital is Mpanda.[1]
In March 2012, shortly after the Katavi Region was created, Dr. Rajab Mtumwa Rutengwe was appointed Katavi Regional Commissioner. He was formerly the Mpanda District Commissioner.[2]
Districts
The region is administratively divided into two districts:[3]
| Districts of Katavi Region | ||||||
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| District | Population (2012) | |||||
| Nsimbo | 282,568 | |||||
| Mpanda | 282,036 | |||||
| Total | 564,604 | |||||
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