Uvinza

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

Uvinza
Uvinza
Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 5°6′12″S 30°23′27″E
Country Tanzania
RegionKigoma
DistrictUvinza
Population
 (2016)
 • Total24,650

Geography and Climate

Uvinza is situated between where the Ruchugi River 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 Uvinza Airport, which is located around 2 mi (3.2km) northeast of the town center. The airport consists of a single, non-paved airstrip which is approximately 3,000 ft (914.4 m) long.


References
  1. https://www.mindat.org/feature-149050.html
  2. Railway Gazette International November 2007, p. 688
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