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Kirando, Tanzania

Kirando is a town of 33,111 people in Rukwa, Tanzania.

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Population33,111 GeoNames
RegionRukwa
Elevation773 m 2,536 ft
Time zoneAfrica/Dar es Salaam

Why visit Kirando

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 2 places to stay in and around town.

Museums and landmarks1

Kipili Mission ruins

Monument and historic site · 1.5 km

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Where to stay2

Lakeshore Lodge

Motel and hotel · 2.2 km

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Lakeshore Lodge Camping

Campground · 2.2 km

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Schools, colleges and libraries1

Mandakerenge Primary School

School · 2.0 km

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Map of Kirando

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Getting there and nearby towns

  • Kituku 47 km southwest, about 47 min by car
  • Namanyere 51 km east, about 51 min by car
  • Nkove 65 km southeast, about 1 h by car
  • Karema 69 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Chala 76 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Usevia 78 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car

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