Nkasi District

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The district covers Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] since 2022Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters"., 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

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2002 wards

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  • Chala
  • Isale
  • Kabwe
  • Kala
  • Kate
  • Kipande
  • Kirando
  • Mkwamba
  • Mtenga
  • Namanyere
  • Ninde
  • Sintali
  • Wampembe

2012 wards

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  • Chala
  • Isale
  • Kabwe
  • Kala
  • Kate
  • Kipande
  • Kipili
  • Kirando
  • Korongwe
  • Mkwamba
  • Mtenga
  • Namanyere
  • Ninde
  • Nkandasi
  • Nkomolo
  • Sintali
  • Wampembe

Notes

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  4. Nkasi District was established under Tanzania's Local Government Act No. 7 of 1982, District Authorities section
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