Kati District Explained

Kati
Nickname:National Park district
Settlement Type:District of South Zanzibar
Coordinates:-6.0997°N 39.2997°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Unguja South Region
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Tunguu
Area Total Km2:505.8
Area Rank:1st in Unguja South
Population Demonym:Zanzibari Kati
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:132,717
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Rank:1st in Unguja South
Demographics Type1:Ethnic groups
Demographics1 Title1:Settler
Demographics1 Info1:Swahili
Demographics1 Title2:Native
Demographics1 Info2:Hadimu

Kati District (Wilaya ya Kati in Swahili) is one of two administrative districts of Unguja South Region in Tanzania.[1] The district covers an area of .[2] The district is comparable in size to the land area of Guam.[3] The district has a water border to the east and west by the Indian Ocean. The district is bordered to the north by Kaskazini B District of Unguja North Region. To the south Kati District is bordered by Kusini District. The district seat (capital) is the town of Tunguu. The district is the birthplace of Bi Kidude, most famous Zanzibari musician born in Kitumba Village. According to the 2022 census, the district has a total population of 132,717.[4] The Zanzibar University is located in Tunguu and was founded in 2002.

Administrative subdivisions

As of 2012, Kati District was administratively divided into 11 wards.[5]

Wards

  1. Bambi
  2. Chwaka
  3. Dunga
  4. Jumbi
  5. Kibojeu
  6. Koani
  1. Michamvi
  2. Ndijani
  3. Unguja Ukuu
  4. Uzi
  5. Uzini

Notable people from Kati District

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kati District.
  2. Web site: Kati District Profile. Government of Zanzibar. 2019. 23 July 2022.
  3. 541km2 for Guam at Web site: Area size comparison. Nation master. 2022. 23 July 2022.
  4. Web site: 2012 Population and Housing Census General Report. Government of Tanzania. 2022-06-10.
  5. Web site: Kati District.