Shinyanga
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.
Location
Shinyanga is located in Shinyanga District, in Shinyanga Region, in northern Tanzania. The city is located approximately, by road, southeast of Mwanza, the nearest large city. This location lies approximately, by road, northwest of Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. The coordinates of the city are: 3°39′43″S 33°25′23″E / 3.661945°S 33.423056°E / -3.661945; 33.423056.Population
The 2002 national census estimated the population of Shinyanga at about 93,000. The 2012 national census listed the population of Shinyanga Municipal Council at 161,391. According to a 21 June 2022 news article in the population now exceeds 200,000.Landmarks
The current seven landmarks in the city of Shinyanga or near its borders, include the following:- The headquarters of the Shinyanga Regional Administration;
- The headquarters of the Shinyanga Urban District;
- The offices of the Shinyanga City Council;
- The Shinyanga Central Market;
- The Shinyanga General Hospital;
- The Shinyanga City Stadium, a public stadium administered by Shinyanga City Council;
- The River Mhumbu, the chief source of water for the city, located about, east of the central business district of Shinyanga;
- And the Williamson Diamond mine.
Transport