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About Manyara Region
Manyara Region is one of Tanzania‘s 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is the town of Babati. According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 1,425,131, which was lower than the pre-census projection of 1,497,555.[2]: page 2 For 2002-2012, the region’s 3.2 percent average annual population growth rate was tied for the third highest in the country.[2]: page 4 It was also the 22nd most densely populated region with 32 people per square kilometre.[2]: page 6
Lake Manyara is in the northern part of the region. It is bordered to the north by the Arusha Region, to the northeast by the Kilimanjaro Region, to the east by the Tanga Region, to the south by the Dodoma Region, to the southeast by the Morogoro Region, to the southwest by the Singida Region, and to the northwest by the Simiyu Region. The highest mountain in the Manyara Region is Mount Hanang.
Residents of the Manyara Region are mostly farmers. The region’s economy is based on the mining of Tanzanite gems on the Mererani Hills in north on the border with the Arusha Region. Other sources of income are from tourism to the Tarangire National Park, which is entirely located in the region, and Lake Manyara
National Park.Manyara region was formed from the former Arusha region in 2002. The formation of this new region was announced in the official Gazette No. 367 on 27th July 2002. The regional headquarters is located in Babati Town which is 167 Kilometers from Arusha, 157 Kilometers fromSingida and 248 Kilometers from Dodoma
Administratively, there are 5 administrative districts with 6 local Government Authorities, namely; Babati Town, Babati, Hanang, Kiteto, Mbulu and Simanjiro District Councils, with 29 Divisions, 123 wards ,393 villages and 1,540 Hamlets.
This zone is characterized by moderately high rainfall with annual rainfall that ranges between 800 mm and 1000mm per annum. The Maasai call it “ENGOTIEK” while the German called “WINTER HOCHLAND” due to its temperate like climate. This is the zone of reasonably reliable rainfall. Temperatures ranges between 200C and 250C. Districts constituting the zone are Babati, Hanang, Southern part of kiteto and mbulu districts. Soils range from red sandy loam, grey sandy loams to red clay loams. The soils are moderately fertile and suitable for cereals and legumes production. Traditional and limited dairy livestock keeping is practiced. Principal crops grown in this zone include maize, wheat, legumes (food beans), pigeon peas, Irish potatoes and vegetables.
This zone is characterized by elevated to flat areas in low altitudes. The zone experiences moderately low rainfall which averages 450mm to 700mm per annum with short duration. The rainfall regime is not reliable. Soils are loamy sands to sandy loams with poor fertility. Main crops are sorghum, sunflower, peas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Traditional livestock keeping is common and human population is moderately low. The zone includes eastern Babati, northwestern Mbulu, Southern Hanang District and the midlands of Kiteto.
Manyara Region Contact Information
- P.O.BOX 310,Barabara ya Babati – Singida
- Telephone: 027-2510066
- Mobile:
- Fax: 027-2530294
- Email: rasmanyara.go.tz
Vacancies and Internships at Manyara – Nafasi za Kazi Mkoa wa Manyara
Manyara Region job vacancies are normally advertised through the Manyara Official website which can be accessed through this link : http://www.manyara.go.tz/
Also, Government jobs in Manyara region are normally advertised through the government Official jobs portal (Public Service Recruitment Secretariat-PSRS) which can be accessed through this link- https://ajira.go.tz/.
Find and apply for various Companies, Government Institutions and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Job Vacancies advertised in Manyara region by browsing through the links listed below
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Manyara useful links
- Manyara website: http://www.manyara.go.tz/
- Manyara job vacancies – careers page: https://ajira.go.tz/
