Kyela is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Rungwe District, to the northeast by Njombe Region, to the southeast by Lake Nyasa, to the south by Malawi and to the west by Ileje District.
According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Kyela District was 221,490.[1]
The District Commissioner of the Kyela District is Claudia Undalusyege Kitta.[2]
Wards
The Kyela District is administratively divided into 16 wards:
- Bujonde
- Busale
- Ikama
- Ikimba
- Ikolo
- Ipande
- Ipinda
- Kajunjumele
- Katumba Songwe
- Kyela Mjini
- Lusungo
- Makwale
- Matema
- Mwaya
- Ngana
- Ngonga
Agriculture
The production of rice in Kyela is mainly favored by its geographical location and weather. Rivers such as Mbaka, Kiwira, Lufilyo and Songwe flowing into Lake Malawi all cross through Kyela. This makes the district constantly have wet land that is suitable for rice production. Apart from rice, Kyela also produces other crops like bananas, cashew nuts, beans, cocoa and watermelon.
References
External links
Kyela District Homepage for the 2002 Tanzania National Census
Tanzanian Government Directory Database