Mbeya

Located at an elevation of 1,700 meters, Mbeya stretches across the highlands where temperatures vary between -6°C in mornings to 29°C during afternoons.

The establishment of Mbeya traces back to the 1920s gold mining activities, evolving from a small settlement into a regional capital with 649,000 inhabitants.

The population comprises the Safwa, Nyakyusa, Nyiha, and Ndali tribes, who maintain agricultural traditions and contribute to the regional farming practices.

Songwe International Airport provides regular flights to Dar es Salaam, while the TAZARA railway and the Great North Road connect the city to surrounding regions.

The city produces substantial quantities of coffee, tea, and spices, making it one of Tanzania's primary agricultural centers for high-value export crops.

Location: Mbeya Urban

Location: Tanzania

Location: Mbeya City District

Inception: July 1, 2005

Elevation above the sea: 1,700 m

GPS coordinates: -8.90651,33.46867

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02