Shinyanga Region

The region stretches across 18,555 square kilometers south of Lake Victoria, featuring expansive plains with altitudes ranging from 1000 to 1500 meters above sea level.

During the 1920s and 1930s, the region underwent substantial deforestation through systematic programs aimed at eliminating tsetse flies and quelea birds populations.

The Sukuma people form the predominant ethnic group in the region, maintaining agricultural traditions through the cultivation of cotton, tobacco, chickpeas, and sunflower crops.

The region contains 234 healthcare facilities, including 206 dispensaries, 7 hospitals, and 21 health centers serving a population of over 2.2 million residents.

The Kigosi National Park within the region houses substantial populations of elephants, lions, and buffalo, while the Usanda caves preserve traces of historical slave trade routes.

Location: Tanzania

Capital city: Shinyanga

Website: http://www.shinyanga.go.tz

Website: http://shinyanga.go.tz

GPS coordinates: -3.75000,33.00000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:14