Geita Region
Geita Region (Mkoa wa Geita in Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The region covers an area of 20,054 km2 (7,743 sq mi)."Geita Region Size". The region is comparable in size to the combined land area of the nation state of Slovenia. Geita Region is bordered to the east by Lake Victoria, Mwanza Region and Shinyanga Region. The region is bordered by Tabora Region and Kigoma Region to the south and south west respectively. Lastly, Gieta is borders Kagera Region to the west.
Geita Region
Mkoa wa Geita (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
Ferry from Mwanza to Geita | |
| Nickname(s): The Gold Region, Golden State of Tanzania | |
Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 2°49′27.12″S 32°15′55.44″E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Zone | Lake |
| Administrative Region | 2012 |
| Named for | Geita town |
| Capital | Geita |
| Districts | |
| Government | |
| • Director | Martin Reuben Shigela |
| • Assistant Administrator | Godius Walter Kayharara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20,054 km2 (7,743 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 21st of 31 |
| Highest elevation (Mula) | 1,519 m (4,984 ft) |
| Population (2022 census): 11 | |
| • Total | 2,977,608 |
| • Rank | 7th of 31 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Geitan |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili & Sukuma |
| • Native | Zinza, Sumbwa & Haya |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postcode | 30xxx |
| Area code | 028 |
| ISO 3166 code | TZ-27 |
| HDI (2021) | 0.523 low · 17th of 25 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols of Tanzania | |
| Bird | African fish eagle |
| Butterfly | Graphium policenes |
| Fish | Christmas Fulu (Xystichromis phytophagus) |
| Mammal | Topi |
| Tree | Moringa stenopetala |
| Mineral | Gold |
According to national census of 2022, the region had 2,977,608 inhabitants. Geita Region is among top 5 region with high growth rate. The region's city (capital) is the town of Geita. The region is named after the town of Geita itself. The region is home to Tanzania's largest gold mining industries and was also home to Tanzania's fifth president, the late John Magufuli.