Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 1,211,900 (as of 2020). It is situated at a latitude of 7.77°S and longitude of 35.69°E. The name is derived from the Hehe word lilinga, meaning fort. Iringa is the administrative capital of Iringa Region. Iringa Municipal Council is the administrative designation of the Municipality of Iringa. Iringa has been one of the coldest regions in Tanzania due to its geographical location but that has attracted a lot of tourists from colder regions abroad especially Western Europe. Iringa also hosts one of Africa’s largest national parks the Ruaha National Park.
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Geography
The
town stretches along a hilltop overlooking the Little Ruaha River to
the south, and spreads along ridges and valleys to the north. Iringa is
in the Udzungwa Mountains, and the altitude of the town's environs is
more than 1,550 metres (5,090 ft) above sea level. The months of June,
July, and August can see low temperatures near freezing. The Tanzam
Highway passes through the valley below the town; the highway distance
from Iringa's limits to Dar es Salaam is 502 kilometers (312 mi), via
Morogoro.
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History
The
Isimila Stone Age site, which lies about 20 km (12 mi) to the
southwest, contains archeological artifacts, particularly stone tools,
from human habitation about 70,000 years ago.
Iringa
Region is home to the Hehe people. After their stunning defeat at
Lugalo by the Hehe, led by Chief Mkwawa, the Germans built a military
station at 'Neu Iringa' to avenge the death of their commander Emil Von
Zelewski and to teach the Hehe respect for German authority. The
fortress and headquarters of Chief Mkwawa was in the nearby village of
Kalenga, Alt Iringa.
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Mufindi District
Mufindi is a town in Mufindi District in the Iringa Region of the
Tanzanian Southern Highlands. It is located in the Boma/Mafinga ward. As
of 2002, the population of the town was about 5,000.
New Government Jobs Opportunities IRINGA at MUFINDI District Council, 2020.
Today
we announce jobs at MUFINDI District Council. Read carefully all
currently available jobs descriptions by downloading PDF File attached....
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(KUSOMA MAELEZO KAMILI IN SWAHILI AND MODE OF APPLICATION BONYEZA LINK HAPA CHINI KU DOWNLOAD PDF FILE) Full details and apply through the link below:
Deadline: 30 November 2020.
Deadline: 30 November 2020.
