Shinyanga, Tanzania

🇹🇿 Shinyanga, also known as Mji wa Shinyanga in the national language, is a city in northern Tanzania. The city is the location of the regional headquarters of Shinyanga Region as well as the district headquarters of Shinyanga Urban District. The region and district are named after the town.

Geography: Location Shinyanga is located in Shinyanga District, in Shinyanga Region, in northern Tanzania. The city is located approximately 175 km (109 mi), by road, south-east of Mwanza, the nearest large city. This location lies approximately 475 km (295 mi), by road, north-west of Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania.

Landmarks The current seven landmarks in the city of Shinyanga or near its borders, include the following: 1 The headquarters of Kahama Regional Administration; 2 The headquarters of Shinyanga Urban District; 3 The offices of Shinyanga City Council; 4 Shinyanga Central Market; 5 Shinyanga General Hospital; 6 Shinyanga City Stadium - A public stadium administered by Shinyanga City Council; 7 River Mhumbu - The chief source of water for the city, is located about 3 km (1.9 mi), east of the central business district of Shinyanga.; 8 Williamson Diamond mine.

Transport: Rail Shinyanga is served by the Shinyanga Railway Station as a branch of the Central Railway of Tanzania.

Transport: Air Shinyanga Airport is located 8 km (5.0 miles) along Mwanza road in Ibadakuli Area.

Transport: Road Shinyanga is served by the Tabora-Mwanza Highway. The highway passes conveniently through the centre of Shinyanga.

Reforestation The region has a forest restoration program which is well documented by the Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Partnership on Forest Landscape Restoration. The programme is featured in the film Forests for the 21st Century.