Bariadi

Bariadi is a town in Tanzania, East Africa. It is the capital of Simiyu Region, and the administrative seat of Bariadi District. Bariadi also refers to Bariadi Ward, an administrative unit in the district.[1]

Bariadi
Town
Bariadi
Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 02°47′31″S 33°59′22″E
Country Tanzania
RegionSimiyu
DistrictBariadi
Government
 • TypeTown Council
Elevation
4,173 ft (1,272 m)
Population
 • Total155,620
Time zoneGMT + 3

Location

Bariadi is located in Bariadi Ward, Bariadi District, Simiyu Region, in Tanzania. The town is approximately 144 kilometres (89 mi) east of Mwanza, the nearest large city.[2] Musoma, another large city, is located approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi) north of Bariadi.[3]

The geographical coordinates of Bariadi are:02°47'31.0"S, 33°59'22.0"E (Latitude:-2.791944; Longitude:33.989444).[4] The town sits at an average elevation of 1,272 metres (4,173 ft) above mean sea level.[5]

Overview

Bariadi was elevated to Town Council Status in 2012. Bariadi Town Council covers an area measuring 876.71 square kilometres (338.50 sq mi). It comprises ten wards; Bariadi, Somanda, Sima, Malambo, Nyangokolwa, Guduwi, Nyakabindi and Bunahmala.[6]

According to the satellite map of the town, Bariadi as several primary and secondary schools, several churches of various religious denominations, a number of restaurants and branches of two of Tanzania's largest banks; CRDB Bank and National Microfinance Bank.[4]  

Population

The population of Bariadi Town Council, as constituted in 2012, comprising 10 wards, was 155,620 of whom 81,772 (52.55 percent) were female and 73,848 (47.45 percent) were male, with an annual population growth rate of 2.048 percent. The average family size was 6.4 people, according to the 2012 national population census.[6]  

Climate

The town as two seasons; (a) a rainy season that begins around mid-October and stretches until mid-May, with a dry spell in January, and (b) a dry season that begins in mid-May and lasts until mid-October. Annual total rainfall averages between 600 millimetres (24 in) and 900 millimetres (35 in).[6]

Transport

The paved 368 kilometres (229 mi) Isebania–Shinyanga Road, passes through the town, in a general north to south direction.[7]

References
  1. Statoids (31 March 2014). "Regions of Tanzania". Statoids.com. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  2. Google (3 August 2020). "Distance Between Mwanza And Bariadi" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  3. Google (3 August 2020). "Distance From Musoma To Bariadi" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  4. Google (3 August 2020). "Location of Bariadi, Tanzania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  5. Floodmap (3 August 2020). "Elevation of Bariadi, Tanzania". Floodmap.net. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  6. Bariadi Town Council (December 2014). "Bariadi Town Council Socio-Economic Profile 2014" (PDF). Bariadi, Tanzania: Bariadi Town Council. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  7. Google (3 August 2020). "Route Map of Isebania–Shinyanga Road Passing Through Bariadi, Tanzania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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