Chumo, Lindi

Chumo
Kata ya Chumo (Swahili)
Kata ya Chumo, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Chumo
Coordinates: 8°34′0.12″S 39°3′0″E / 8.5667000°S 39.05000°E / -8.5667000; 39.05000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatChumo Village
Area
  Total
271 km2 (105 sq mi)
Elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
13,897
  Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  NativeMatumbi
Tanzanian Postal Code
65406

Chumo is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 271 km2 (105 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 277 m (909 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 13,897. The ward seat is Chumo.