Songosongo is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 11 m (36 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,056.[3] The ward administers the whole archipelago of the Songosongo Islands, which are composed of 22 coral reefs and 4 coral islands; Songo Songo Island, Fanjove Island, Nyuni Island and Okuza Island. The islands ward's native inhabitants are the Matumbi people. The archipelago is composed of 21 coral reefs including the 4 islands. The ward seat is Songosongo village. In addition there are four hamlets on the islands; Pembeni, Makondeni, Msitumani and Funguni .[4]
Songosongo Kata ya Songosongo (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
| Kata ya Songosongo, Wilaya ya Kilwa | |
  Songosongo | |
| Coordinates: 8°31′31.8″S 39°30′16.56″E / 8.525500°S 39.5046000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Lindi Region |
| District | Kilwa District |
| Seat | Songosongo Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 3,056 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Native | Matumbi |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 65420 |