Ruvuma Region

Ruvuma Region is an administrative area in southern Tanzania with varied landscapes ranging from flat terrain to mountainous highlands. The region stretches west toward Lake Nyasa and borders Mozambique along its southeastern side.

The region takes its name from the Ruvuma River, a natural boundary with Mozambique that served as a major trade pathway for centuries. This waterway shaped how people moved goods and connected across the area throughout history.

Multiple ethnic groups live here, including the Wamatengo, Wangoni, Wanyasa, and Wandendeule peoples, each maintaining their own languages and customs. These communities shape the local character and daily rhythm of life throughout the region.

Most of the local workforce depends on farming, growing crops like coffee, beans, maize, peanuts, and tobacco. Visitors should expect rural agricultural landscapes and village-based communities throughout the area.

The Majimaji Museum in Songea displays artifacts and documents from an early resistance movement against German colonial rule. The museum holds personal items and records that show how local people opposed outside control.

Location: Tanzania

Capital city: Songea

Website: http://ruvuma.go.tz

GPS coordinates: -11.00000,36.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41