Iringa

Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 202,490 (as of 2022) 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. 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.

Iringa
Lilinga (Hehe)
Hilltop view of Iringa
Nickname: 
Home of the Brave
Iringa
Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 7°46′S 35°42′E
Country Tanzania
RegionIringa
DistrictIringa Urban
Government
  TypeDemocratic
  (Member of Parliament)Jesca Msambatavangu
  Region commissionerQueen Sendiga
  District commissionerRichard Kasesela
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total202,490
Time zoneUTC+3 (East Africa Time)
ClimateCwb
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