Jaila

Jaila
Kata ya Jaila (Swahili)
Kata ya Jaila, Wilaya ya Kilindi
Jaila Secondary School Sign, jaila Ward, Kilindi District
Jaila
Coordinates: 5°27′51.12″S 37°54′56.52″E / 5.4642000°S 37.9157000°E / -5.4642000; 37.9157000
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictKilindi District
Area
 • Total
157 km2 (61 sq mi)
Elevation
733 m (2,405 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
12,319
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeNguu
Tanzanian Postal Code
21913

Jaila is an administrative ward in Kilindi District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 157 km2 (61 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 733 m (2,405 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 12,319.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Jaila Elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-05.