Iringa
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This article is about the city. For the region of Tanzania, see Iringa Region. For the municipal administrative district, see Iringa Urban. For the rural administrative district, see Iringa Rural.
Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 202,490 (as of 2022[update])[1] and 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.[2] 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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Iringa
Lilinga (Hehe) | |
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Nickname: Home of the Brave | |
Coordinates: 7°46′S 35°42′E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Iringa |
District | Iringa Urban |
Government | |
• Type | Democratic |
• (Member of Parliament) | Jesca Msambatavangu |
• Region commissioner | Queen Sendiga |
• District commissioner | Richard Kasesela |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 202,490 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Climate | Cwb |
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