Nkasi District
Nkasi | |
|---|---|
 location in Rukwa Region | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Rukwa Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,824 km2 (3,793 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 425,420 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Nkasi District (formerly Nkansi District) is one of the three
Democratic Republic of Congo.[1]
The district covers 13,124 square kilometres (5,067 sq mi).[1] As of 2022[update], the population of the Nkasi District was 425,420.[2][3]
History
Nkasi District was established[4] on 1 January 1984.[1]
Economy
Nkasi District is almost entirely rural, with well over 90% of its population undertaking
subsistence farming, livestock rearing, and traditional fishing.[1] Thirty-three of the villages in the district are located beside Lake Tanganyika.[1] Major crops include: maize, millet, beans, and cassava. Commercial fishing in Lake Tanganyika is limited due to lack of storage facilities as well as capital to acquire fishing gear.[1]
Administrative subdivisions
As of 2002[update], Nkasi District was administratively divided into thirteen
2002 wards
- Chala
- Isale
- Kabwe
- Kala
- Kate
- Kipande
- Kirando
- Mkwamba
- Mtenga
- Namanyere
- Ninde
- Sintali
- Wampembe
2012 wards
- Chala
- Isale
- Kabwe
- Kala
- Kate
- Kipande
- Kipili
- Kirando
- Korongwe
- Mkwamba
- Mtenga
- Namanyere
- Ninde
- Nkandasi
- Nkomolo
- Sintali
- Wampembe
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f "Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania - Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu - Tawala za Mikoa na Serikali za Mitaa: (The United Republic of Tanzania - Prime Minister's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government) Nkasi District - Introduction". Rukwa Regional Commissioner's Office. 2008. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
- ^ a b "2002 Population and Housing Census General Report: Rukwa: Nkansi". Archived from the original on 20 March 2004.
- ^ "Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Nkasi District was established under Tanzania's Local Government Act No. 7 of 1982, District Authorities section
- ^ "Postcodes: Rukwa Region 55000" (PDF). Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 31, 2012.
7°34′59″S 31°00′00″E / 7.583°S 31.000°E
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