Along with Mtwara region Ruvuma is the Southern most part of Tanzania Mainland. The region lies between latitudes 9 0 35' and 11 0 45' South of the equator and between longitudes 34 0 35' and 38 0 10' East of Greenwich . It borders the Republic of Mozambique to the South and shares Lake Nyasa with the Malawi Republic to the West. Mtwara Region is to the East. To the North East is Lindi region and in the north the region borders with Morogoro and Iringa regions.
SURFACE AREA AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
Ruvuma region has a total surface area of 67,372 sq. kms. Of this area the water area comprises 3,582 sq. kms. The water area is dominated by some 2,979 sq. kms of Lake Nyasa . Hence, the 603 sq kms of water are scattered throughout the rest of the region. This leaves a land area of some 63,790 sq. kms. The subdivision of the total surface area.
Source: Tanzania Regions Site
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