Singida is a city in central

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. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of

Singida Region Singida Region (''Mkoa wa Singida'' in Swahili language, Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative Regions of Tanzania, regions. The region covers a land area of . The region is comparable in size to the combined land area of the nation sta ...

as well as the district headquarters of Singida Urban District. The region and district are named after the city.

Transport

Road links

Paved Trunk road T3 from

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n border passes through the town. Paved trunk road T14 connects Singida with

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. The distance from Singida to

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is 252 km, to

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300 km, to

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467 km.

Railway links

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

Airport

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

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.

Regional Museum

This museum shows artifacts from

's tribes, like weapons and jewellery. It is located at the Open University of Tanzania.

Population

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

Gallery

Lake Singida.JPG, Lake Singida. Main Street in Singida.JPG, Main street in Singida town.

References

{{Authority control Cities in the Great Rift Valley Populated places in Singida Region Regional capitals in Tanzania