Pugu, Tanzania
Pugu is a Tanzanian town close to Kisarawe, about 20 km south-west of Dar es Salaam. It is formally an administrative ward of the Ilala District, in the Dar es Salaam Region. At the 2002 census, the ward had a total population of 14,652.[1]
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| Coordinates: 06°52′03″S 39°10′12″E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Dar es Salaam |
| District | Ilala |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 14,652 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code(s) | 022 |
| Website | City Website |
Pugu is located in a hilly region called the Pugu Hills. The local population is mostly from the Zaramo ethnic group, with a smaller percentage of Makonde people. The village has a large agriculture cattle market, a school, and a mission. A historical cemetery commemorates the German missionaries that were killed here in the 19th century.
References
- "2002 Population and Housing Census General Report". Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original on 2004-01-02. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
See also
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