Geita

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Geita
City of Geita Region
Nickname:  Gold Town
Geita Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 2°52′22″S 32°13′58″E / 2.87273°S 32.23271°E / -2.87273; 32.23271
Country	Tanzania
Region	Geita Region
District	Geita Town
Population  (2022 census)[1]
• Total	318,006
Website	Geita Town Council website

Geita is a city and regional capital of Geita Region in northwestern Tanzania. The city is known for its gold trade. Geita, with a population of 318,006 (2022 census),^[1] is located in the centre of a gold mining area.