Miteja

Miteja is an administrative ward in Kilwa District of Lindi Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 240 km² (93 sq mi),^[1] and has an average elevation of 18 m (59 ft).^[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,157.^[3] The ward seat is Miteja village.^[4]

Miteja Kata ya Miteja (Swahili)
Ward
Kata ya Miteja, Wilaya ya Kilwa
Miteja
Coordinates: 8°36′0″S 39°15′48.24″E
Country	Tanzania
Region	Lindi Region
District	Kilwa District
Seat	Miteja Village
Area
• Total	240 km2 (93 sq mi)
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	6,157
• Density	26/km2 (66/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
• Settler	Swahili
• Native	Matumbi
Tanzanian Postal Code	65403