Singida (town)
| Singida | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Singida Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 04°49′S 34°45′E / 4.817°S 34.750°E | |
| Country |
 Tanzania |
| Region | Singida Region |
| District | Singida Urban District |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 150,379 |
| Time zone | GMT + 3 |
| Climate | BSh |
Singida, is a city in central Tanzania. The city 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.
Transport
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 300km, to Arusha 334km and to Mwanza 467km. [1]
The Singida branch of the Central Line railway connects Singida with the town of Manyoni, which is on the main line.[2]
Places of interest
Lake Singida
This saline lake lies just outside of Singida Town. It attracts many birds, like pelicans and flamingos.[3]
Regional Museum
This museum shows artifacts from Singida Region's tribes, like weapons and jewellery. It is located at the Open University of Tanzania.[3]
Population
The 2012 national census estimated the population of Singida Urban District at 150,379.[4]
See also
- Singida Region
- Singida Urban District
- Regions of Tanzania
- Districts of Tanzania
- Railway stations in Tanzania
Picture gallery
Lake Singida
Main street in Singida town
References
- ↑ "Trunk and Regional Roads in Tanzania". Tanroads. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Railways Network". Tanzania Railways Limited. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- 1 2 Tanzania travel guide (6 ed.). Lonely Planet. June 2015. p. 218. ISBN 978-1742207797.
- ↑ "Census 2012". National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 9 December 2015.