Kipatimu

Kipatimu
Kata ya Kipatimu (Swahili)
Kata ya Kipatimu, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Kipatimu
Coordinates: 8°28′53.76″S 38°55′13.08″E / 8.4816000°S 38.9203000°E / -8.4816000; 38.9203000
Country Tanzania
RegionLindi Region
DistrictKilwa District
SeatKipatimu Village
Area
  Total
370.5 km2 (143.1 sq mi)
Elevation
468 m (1,535 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
14,606
  Density39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Tanzanian Postal Code
65418

Kipatimu is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 370.5 km2 (143.1 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 468 m (1,535 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 14,606. The ward seat is Kipatimu village. The ward is also home to the Nan'goma Cave system.