Lufingo

Lufingo is an administrative ward in the Rungwe district of the Mbeya Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 16,689.[1] Lufingo is also a Nyakyusa (The wanyakyusa are the major ethnic group found in Mbeya)name literary meaning a promise! It is said to be biblical name representing the gesture, A promise from our father, The Lord! Lufingo the name, is also popular among Wabena and Wakinga the northern neighbors to Wanyakyusa.

References
  1. "2002 Population and Housing Census General Report". Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original on 2006-06-08. Retrieved 2008-08-18.


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