Uvinza
Wilaya ya Uvinza (Swahili) | |
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 Salt Factory, Uvinza Ward, Uvinza District | |
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| Coordinates: 5°6′24.84″S 30°23′2.04″E / 5.1069000°S 30.3839000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kigoma Region |
| Established | 2011 |
| Capital | Uvinza |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council |
| • Chairman | Jackson Mateso |
| • Director | Zainabu Suleiman Mbunda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,058 km2 (3,883 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 387,442 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Uvinzan |
| Time zone | EAT |
| Postcode | 476xx |
| Area code | 028 |
| Website | District Website |
Uvinza is one of the eight administrative districts of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. Uvinza is bordered to the northwest by Kigoma District and Kigoma-Ujiji District. North of the district is bordered by Kasulu District . Lake Tanganyika borders the district on the west. Mpanda District in Katavi Region borders the district to the south and Kaliua District in Tabora Region borders the district to the east. The district is named in honor of the Vinza people whom the western part of district was their historic kingdom. Southern Uvinza District is home to the Mahale Mountains National Park. A unique park that is home to both Chimpanzees and lions in the same habitat.