A total of 1818 participants were recruited in the survey. A hypertension prevalence of 38% (95% CI: 35.5-40.0%) was observed. Urban areas had a higher hypertension prevalence than rural areas (Adjusted Prevalence Ratio [APR]: 1.06, 95% CI: 1.02-1.11). Two thirds (66.5%) of hypertensive individuals were unaware of their status. Among known patients with hypertension, 80.5% were not taking daily medication. Independent risk factors associated with a higher hypertension prevalence include:  Male (APR:1.06, 95% CI:1.02 – 1.10), older age (APR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.31-1.51) &amp;amp; being obese (APR: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.15-1.25). Exercise was associated with a lower prevalence of hypertension (APR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.93-0.99).

