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Mbeya Region Guide | Mbeya Guide

Mbeya Region Guide | Mbeya Guide

Mbeya Region Guide |  Where to Stay in Mbeya | 5 Districts of Mbeya  | 2020 – 2021 Mbeya Guide | Top tours in Mbeya  | MbeyaDay Tours | An expert Guide to Mbeya City

Mbeya region Guide: Mbeya Region is one of Tanzania’s 31 administrative regions. It is located in the country’s southwest. The regional capital is the city of Mbeya. According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 2,707,410, which was lower than the pre-census projection of 2,822,396.

Geographical Location: Mbeya Region originally belonged to the Southern Highlands Province. In 1963, the Southern Highalands Province was split into two regions namely, Mbeya and Iringa. In 1972, Mbeya Region was extended to incorporate Sumbawanga District which before then belonged to the Western Province. However, the inclusion of Sumbawanga District into Mbeya Region did not last long because in 1974 Sumbawanga District was separated and accorded full Regional status.

It is located in the South Western Corner of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. The Region lies between Latitudes 7o and 9o 31% South of Equator, and between Longitudes 32o and 32o and 35o East of Greenwich. Mbeya region lies at an altitude of 475 metres above sea
level with high peaks of 2981 metres above sea level at Rungwe higher attitudes.

Mbeya Region is divided in six Administrative districts namely Chunya, Ileje, Mbeya, Mbozi and Rungwe. However, the official establishment ofthe seventh district of Mbarali (curved from Mbeya District) is soon to be effected. The districts are further divided into 25 divisions which are subdivided into 135 wards and 577 villages.

A BIRD IN KITULO NATIONAL PARK - MBEYA

5 Districts of Mbeya Region

CHUNYA DISTRICT

Chunya District is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Tabora Region, to the northeast by Singida Region, to the east by Mbarali District, to the south by Mbeya Rural District, and to the west by Songwe District.

MBEYA DISTRICT

Mbeya district is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region. The district lies between latitudes 7o and 9o South of Equator and between longitudes 33o and 35o East of Greenwich. The district includes the newly established Mbarali district which is not yet in operation

MBEYA REGION

Mbeya sits at the base of soaring Loleza Peak, between the Mbeya and Poroto mountain ranges. On the town’s outskirts is Lake Ngozi, a huge crater lake surrounded by dense forest rich in birdlife. Kitulo Plateau National Park, southeast of the city, is known for its colorful flowers.

MBARALI DISTRICT

Mbarali District is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north and east by Iringa Region, to the south by Mbeya Rural District and to the west by Chunya District. 2002 Tanzania Census, the population of Chunya was 234,908.

BUSOKELO DISTRICT

Busokelo District is one of the new districts in Tanzania established in 2013. This district was set up from Rungwe District, a district of Mbeya Region. The district is adjacent to the Kyela District in the south, the Rungwe District in the west, the Makete District in the east.

CHUNYA DISTRICT

Chunya District is one of the seven districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Tabora Region, to the northeast by Singida Region, to the east by Mbarali District, to the south by Mbeya Rural District, and to the west by Songwe District.

WARSAME COFFEE LOUNGE - MBEYA

Mbeya Regional spacial area covers 63,420 Sq.kms. which is 6.4% of the total area of the United Republic of Tanzania. Out of the regional surface areas, 61,868 Sq.Kms. is dry land, about 57,000 Sq.kms. arable land; and 1.757 Sq.kms. is covered with water. 

Mbeya shares borders with countries of Zambia and Malawi to the immediate South; Rukwa Region to the West; Tabora and Singida Regions to the North; while Iringa Region lies to its East, with Tunduma and Kasumulu in Mbozi and Kyela districts respectively being the main entries and/or exist into neighbouring countries of Malawi and Zambia

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