Singida

Singida is a town in central Tanzania. The town is the location of the regional headquarters of Singida Region as well as the district headquarters of Singida Urban District. The region and district are named after the town.

For other uses, see Singida (disambiguation).

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Town and district
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Location of Singida
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Coordinates: 04°49′S 34°45′E
CountryTanzania
RegionSingida Region
DistrictSingida Urban District
Government
 • TypeTown Council
Population
 (2012 census)
 • Town and district150,379
 • Urban85,242
Time zoneGMT + 3
ClimateBSh
WebsiteRegional website

Transport
Distance from Singida to other cities in Tanzania

Paved Trunk road T3 from Morogoro to the Rwandan border passes through the town. Paved trunk road T14 connects Singida with Babati in Manyara Region. The distance from Singida to Dodoma is 252 km, to Shinyanga 300 km, to Arusha 334 km and to Mwanza 467 km.[2]

The Singida branch of the Central Line railway connects Singida with the town of Manyoni, which is on the main line.[3]

Airport

The town is served by the Singida AirStrip near the B141 north west of Singida.[4]

Places of interest

Singida town boasts two places of interests as of 22 July 2018 below as follows;

Lake Singida

This saline lake is just outside of Singida Town. It attracts many birds, like pelicans and flamingos.[5]

Regional Museum

This museum shows artifacts from Singida Region's tribes, like weapons and jewellery. It is located at the Open University of Tanzania.[5]

Population

The 2012 national census estimated the population of Singida Urban District at 150,379.[6]


See also
  • Lake Singida.
  • Main street in Singida town.

References
  1. Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Tanzania
  2. "Trunk and Regional Roads in Tanzania". Tanroads. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. "Railways Network". Tanzania Railways Limited. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  4. http://www.taa.go.tz/
  5. Tanzania travel guide (6 ed.). Lonely Planet. June 2015. p. 218. ISBN 978-1742207797.
  6. "Census 2012". National Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
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