Uvinza
Uvinza | |
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  Uvinza Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 5°6′12″S 30°23′27″E / 5.10333°S 30.39083°ECoordinates: 5°6′12″S 30°23′27″E / 5.10333°S 30.39083°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kigoma |
| District | Uvinza |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 24,650 |
Uvinza, known as Neu Gottorp during the German colonial rule, is a town in western Tanzania in the highlands. The elevation is 996 metres (3,268 ft).
Geography and Climate[]
Uvinza is situated between where the and Malagarasi Rivers merge. The climate is tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw).[1]
History[]
Uvinza is an ancient town known for its salt production. During the German colonial period the town was named Neu Gottorp and a railway line was built in the 1900s linking it to Dar es Salaam.
Transport[]
Uvinza has a station on the Tanzanian Railways. In October 2007, it was proposed to build a branch railway to Bujumbura in Burundi junctioning off from there.[2] It is also served by , which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the town center. The airport consists of a single, non-paved airstrip which is approximately 3,000 feet (910 m) long.
There is currently a railway that will go from Uvinza to Gitega planned to be completed in 2027.[3]
References[]
- ^ https://www.mindat.org/feature-149050.html
- ^ Railway Gazette International November 2007, p. 688
- ^ {{cite web|title=Tanzania, Burundi plan for railway and refinery |newspaper=The EastAfrican | url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/tanzania-burundi-plan-for-railway
- Populated places in Kigoma Region