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Mwanza Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions with a postcode number 33000 . The regional capital is Mwanza.
The neighbouring regions are Geita to the west, Shinyanga to the south,
and Simiyu to the east. Furthermore, Lake Victoria borders the region's
north frontier.
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Population and area
According to the 2012 national census, the Mwanza Region had a
population of 2,772,509, which was lower than the pre-census projection
of 3,771,067. For 2002-2012, the region's 3.0 percent average annual
population growth rate was the eighth highest in the country. It was
also the sixth most densely populated region with 293 people per square
kilometer.
As of 2007, the region covered an area of 20,095 square kilometres
(7,759 sq mi) of dry land; however, parts of the region went to
establish the Geita Region in 2012.
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Culture
The Mwanza Region is occupied by Four tribes include the Wasukuma, the
Wakerewe, Wakara and Wazinza. Mwanza city's Makongoro Road is named
after a prominent Sukuma chief who controlled the area in the late
1800s. Under British rule, the region was one district in the Lake
Province, which became the Lake Region after independence. In 1963, the
Mwanza Region was created.
The Wasukuma tribe is the major tribe occupying the Mwanza Region,
though other regions that are occupied by Wasukuma include the Shinyanga
Region, Geita Region and Simiyu region.
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Transport
Mwanza region is well connected by road, rail, water and air transport.
Roads
Paved trunk road T4 from Musoma to Bukoba passes through the district
from east to west. While paved trunk road T8 from Mwanza to Shinyanga
passes through the region from north to south.
RailwaysThe Mwanza branch of the Central Line railway passes
through the region on its way from Mwanza to Tabora and there are
several stations within the region's borders.
Maritime transport
Ferries connect Ukerewe Island with Mwanza city. Other ferries operate between Mwanza and Sengerema District.
Air transport
Mwanza Airport is located within the region's boundaries, in the city of Mwanza.
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