Uvinza

Uvinza, known as Neu Gottorp during the German colonial rule, is a town in western Tanzania in the highlands. Elevation 996m.

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 here.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Railway Gazette International November 2007, p. 688

Coordinates: 05°06′13″S 30°23′28″E / 5.10361°S 30.39111°E / -5.10361; 30.39111

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