Kilombero Valley Floodplain

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Kilombero Valley Floodplain

  • Country: 
    United Republic of Tanzania
  • Site number: 
    1173
  • Area: 
    796,735 ha
  • Designation date: 
    25-04-2002
  • Coordinates: 
    08°39'S 36°09'E
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Overview

The site falls in Kilombero and Ulanga districts located in Morogoro region in southern central Tanzania. The largest town in the valley is Ifakara.

Administrative region: 
Morogoro Region

  • National legal designation: 
    • game controlled area - Kilombero Valley
    • game reserve - The Selous Game Reserve
  • Last publication date: 
    25-04-2002

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