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The ward covers an area of {{cvt|200|km2}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/coastal/admin/|title=Tanzania:Coastl Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map}}</ref> and has an average elevation of {{cvt|11|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/miembemiwl-masoko-kilwa-tz-1012577285|title=Masoko Elevation}}</ref> The ward is also the capital of Kilwa District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 13,601.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tanzania.countrystat.org/fileadmin/user_upload/countrystat_fenix/congo/docs/Census%20General%20Report-2012PHC.pdf|title=2012 Population and Housing Census General Report|publisher=Government of [[Tanzania]]|accessdate=2022-03-21}}</ref> == History == For over a millennia the Kilwa Masoko area was originally inhabited by the [[Mwera people]]. However, in the 10th to 16th century the area was part of the [[Swahili coast|Swahili]] city states that spanned along the East African coast based at the prosperous Swahili city of [[Kilwa Kisiwani]] across the Kilwa sound. The name Masoko means "markets" in the [[Swahili language]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=V.|first=PERROTT, D.|url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1074425477|title=Swahili Dictionary.|date=1965|publisher=Hodder & Stoughton Ltd|isbn=0-340-54695-6|oclc=1074425477}}</ref> The town of Kilwa Masoko as we know today was established as the seat for Kilwa district after the British in 1918 and they built a deep water port at the site for their vessels. When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, the government chose to keep Kilwa Masoko as the district seat. In 2008, the town got its own government from a ward to a township authority.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kilwa District Council|url=http://kilwadc.go.tz/masoko|access-date=2021-07-24|website=kilwadc.go.tz}}</ref> == Geography == The town of Kilwa Masoko is located at the tip of the [[Kilwa Peninsula]] 300 km south of [[Dar es Salaam]]. Across east from the Kilwa sound is the Island of [[Kilwa Kisiwani]]. To the south of the peninsula is the [[Mavuji River]]. == Demographics == According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Kilwa Masoko was 13,601 of which 6,462 were male and 7,139 were female. Most residents of Kilwa district practice [[Sunni Islam]]. Kilwa Masoko has one of the smallest household sizes in Kilwa district with 3.9 people per household. == Economy == The economy of Kilwa Masoko is primarily based on government administration and [[Cultural tourism]]. On nearby [[Kilwa Kisiwani]] island there are ancient Swahili ruins which were declared a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in 1981, and is only accessible by boat through from the port of Kilwa Masoko. Other economic activities include fishing and small scale urban agriculture within the town. The town hosts a few number of hotels for guests and tourists. <ref>{{Cite web|title=MasokoKilwa District Council|url=http://kilwadc.go.tz/masoko|access-date=2021-07-24|website=kilwadc.go.tz}}</ref> == Arts & Culture == The culture of Kilwa Masoko is mostly [[Swahili culture]] with a mix of traditional [[Mwera people|Mwera]] customs and values. === Historic Buildings === See: [[Kilwa Kisiwani]] Historic building located within Kilwa Masoko Township include [[Great Mosque of Kilwa]], a rapidly deteriorating mosque built using [[Swahili architecture]] in the Middle Ages in the height of Swahili civilization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Historic Sites of Kilwa|url=https://www.wmf.org/project/historic-sites-kilwa|access-date=2021-07-24|website=World Monuments Fund|language=en}}</ref> [[Palace of husuni kubwa|Husuni Kubwa]] is a palace in ruins that once hosted the sultan of Kilwa. [[Kilwa Fort]], a fort built by the portuguese after the sacking of Kilwa. [[Husuni Ndogo]] is a small fort with the exact use for it remain unknown. More buildings are at [[Songo Mnara|Songo Mnara Island]], that are yet to be uncovered. == Government & Infrastructure == Kilwa Masoko is a town that is governed by town authority structure with a Township Executive Officer (TEO).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Masoko {{!}} Kilwa District Council|url=http://kilwadc.go.tz/masoko|access-date=2021-07-24|website=kilwadc.go.tz}}</ref> The Kilwa Masoko township authority is divided administratively into 9 hamlets: # Mpara # Lupedile # Mkwanyule # Kisangi # Muchomalo # Mnazi Mmoja # Miembe-miwili # Masoko # Kisiwani === Transportation === Kilwa Masoko is served by a deep water port located at the southern tip of the town. The town is served by air through the [[Kilwa Masoko Airport]] ('''KIY''') and is connected to the National Highway B2 through Kilwa road. Also Kilwa is served by major regional buses to and from [[Dar es Salaam]] and [[Mtwara]]. == Education & Health == Schools located in Kilwa Masoko Township Authority: # Mnazi Mmoja Primary School # Kilwa Secondary School # Kilwa Primary School # Masoko Primary school # Kilwa Islamic Secondary School # Iyahi Koranic Middle School ([[Kilwa Kisiwani]]) # Kilwa Masoko Adult Education Training Center # Ukombozi Primary school Healthcare centers located in Kiswal masoko Township Authority: # Masoko Urban Health Center # The Kilwa Masoko BAKWATA Dispensary. ==External links== *[http://www.wmf.org/project/historic-sites-kilwa World Monuments Fund Project Page for Kilwa] *[http://www.kiyodea.org Tanzanian NGO working in Kilwa promoting scientific research] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021010750/http://kiyodea.org/ |date=2020-10-21 }} *[http://www.mpingoconservation.org Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative] *[http://www.kilwa-guide.com Free resource for tourists on Kilwa] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204232420/http://www.kilwa-guide.com/ |date=2021-12-04 }} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Kilwa District}} {{Lindi}} [[Category:Wards of Kilwa District]] {{World Heritage Sites in Tanzania}} {{Lindi-geo-stub}} </textarea><div class="templatesUsed"><div class="mw-templatesUsedExplanation"><p><span id="templatesused">Pages transcluded onto the current version of this page<span class="posteditwindowhelplinks"> (<a href="/wiki/Help:Transclusion" title="Help:Transclusion">help</a>)</span>:</span> </p></div><ul> <li><a href="/wiki/Template:Asbox" title="Template:Asbox">Template:Asbox</a> (<a href="/w/index.php?title=Template:Asbox&action=edit" title="Template:Asbox">view source</a>) (template editor protected)</li><li><a href="/wiki/Template:Asbox/styles.css" title="Template:Asbox/styles.css">Template:Asbox/styles.css</a> (<a href="/w/index.php?title=Template:Asbox/styles.css&action=edit" title="Template:Asbox/styles.css">view source</a>) 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