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City of Singida Region in Tanzania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Singida is a city in central Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Singida Region as well as the district headquarters of Singida Urban District. The region and district are named after the city.
Singida | |
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![]() The Singida city by the lakes | |
Coordinates: 04°49′S 34°45′E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Singida Region |
District | Singida Urban District |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• City of Singida Region | 232,459 |
• Urban | 165,492 |
Time zone | GMT + 3 |
Climate | BSh |
Website | Regional website |
Paved Trunk road T3 from Morogoro to the Rwandan border passes through the town. Paved trunk road T14 connects Singida with Babati in Manyara Region. The distance from Singida to Dodoma is 252 km, to Shinyanga 300 km, to Arusha 334 km and to Mwanza 467 km.[3]
The Singida branch of the Central Line railway connects Singida with the town of Manyoni, which is on the main line.[4]
The town is served by the Singida AirStrip near the B141 north west of Singida.[5]
Singida town boasts two places of interests as of 22 July 2018 below as follows;
This saline lake is just outside of Singida Town. It attracts many birds, like pelicans and flamingos.[6]
This museum shows artifacts from Singida Region's tribes, like weapons and jewellery. It is located at the Open University of Tanzania.[6]
The 2012 national census estimated the population of Singida Urban District at 150,379.[7]
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