Makonde Plateau
| Makonde Plateau | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10°53′46″S 39°14′42″E / 10.896°S 39.245°E |
| Geography | |
  Makonde Plateau Location of the Makonde Plateau in Tanzania | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Regions | Mtwara Region and Lindi Region |
The Makonde Plateau, also known as the Newala Plateau, is a plateau in southeastern Tanzania. It is mostly within Mtwara Region, with the northeast corner in Lindi Region.
The Makonde Plateau is a roughly rectangular, rising from the coast west of Mtwara Region. There are steep escarpments along its western edge and along the Ruvuma River to the south. The Lukuledi River runs along its northern edge. The eastern portion is dissected by many stream valleys, while the western end is higher, reaching 900 meters elevation.[1]
The Makonde people inhabit the plateau and the adjacent lowlands. The Makonde people also inhabit the Mueda Plateau, which lies immediately south of the Ruvuma River in Mozambique. The Mueda Plateau is also referred to as the Makonde or Maconde plateau.
The Makonde Plateau is in the
References
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