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13-785: Handeni District is one of the 11 districts of Tanga Region in Tanzania . The District covers an area of 6,534 km (2,523 sq mi). It is bordered to the west by the Kilindi District and the Handeni Urban District , to the north by the Korogwe District , to the east by the Pangani District , and to the south by the Pwani Region . In 2002 Kilindi District was formed out of

26-683: Is found off the coast in Mkinga District near Kirui Island. Tanga Region has a tropical savanna climate with the Köppen climate classification of 49 and Aw. Western Tanga on the Handeni plateau is semi-arid and dry. Where are the Usambara mountains share a more temperate climate. Tanga Region receives annual precipitation level of 1,100 to 1,400 millimeters, often raining in April to May during

39-667: Is home to the endangered Black rhinoceros and the African wild dog . The second national park in Tanga Region is the Saadani National Park , The only national park in the country that shares an ocean coastline. In the northwestern portion of the region is the Usambara mountains with the Amani Nature Reserve , home to the endemic fauna such as Amani Forest Tree Frog and Usambara torrent frog . In

52-715: Is located between 4 and 6 degrees south of the Equator. Another major river, the Mligasi River forms the southern border between Pwani Region and Tanga Region. Tanga Region is also home to largest cave system in East Africa, the Amboni Caves located a few kilometers north of Tanga city. Tanga is home to rich biodiversity of plants and animals. Tanga Region is home to two major national parks, Mkomazi National Park , shared with southern Kilimanjaro Region. The park

65-730: The Pemba Channel namely; Pemba North Region , Pemba South Region and Zanzibar North . Tanga northwestern area is of high elevation, home to the Usambara Mountains with Tanga Region's highest point being Chambolo peak at 2,289 meters above sea level. The largest and longest river in Tanga Region is the Pangani River , fed by the Umkomazi River , Soni River and the Lwengera River . Tanga Region

78-548: The Wet season . Western Tanga Region gets less annual rainfall at 600mm annually, whilst some parts of the Usambara mountains receive up to 2,000mm annually. The average temperature range during the hot months of December to March is a high of 32 and a low of 26 degrees C. In comparison, the average temperature range during the cooler months of May to October is a high of 28 and a low of 20 degrees C. Tanga Region's population in 2012

91-572: The district. The administrative capital of the district is Mkata town. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Handeni District was 248,633. According to the 2022 census, the population had increased to: 384,353. As of 2012, Handeni District Council was administratively divided into 20 wards . The dramatic open area to the north of Handeni was the setting for Ernest Hemingway 's classic hunting book, Green Hills of Africa . Tanga Region The region

104-521: The forest, rare bird species like the Usambara eagle-owl , Usambara weaver , Usambara thrush and the Usambara double-collared sunbird are found. In addition, rare reptiles such as Usambara dwarf gecko , and endangered mammals such as the Usambara shrew are also found in the mountains. Just off the coast of Tanga is home to the Coelacanth . Tanga has one of the largest protected marine parks, Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park . The endangered Dugong

117-641: The introduction of Islam to the Tangan coast through trade during the Swahili era in the 9th and 10th centuries. Tanga is one of East Africa's largest agricultural producers, especially Citrus fruits. Agriculture is the biggest employer in Tanga Region. The coastal belt 0-15m above sea level covers most of Pangani district, a small coastal strip of Muheza district, Tanga and Mkinga districts. Crops grown in this Tanga coastal belt are coconuts , sisal , cashews , maize , cassava , rice and seaweed . Crops grown in

130-571: The majority in Handeni District . The Sambaa , the largest ethnic group in Tanga Region, are mostly found in the northern Tanga Region in the western Usambaras, Lushoto district, western Korogwe District and northern Muheza district. The Digo people and the Segeju people are a small minority within Mkinga District in the northeastern Tanga Region. Lastly the Ngulu people are native on

143-422: The southwestern corner of Tanga Region's Kilindi District . Other smaller ethnic groups in Tanga Region include Mbugu and Pare people . More recently in history, immigrants from other parts of the country and abroad have found economic opportunities in Tanga Region, including Indians and Arabs . The majority of Tanga Region residents practice Sunni Islam with elements of African traditional faiths since

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156-571: Was around 2,045,205. Lushoto District having the highest population of 492,441. Pangani District has the lowest population of 54,025. Tanga is home to around six major indigenous ethnic groups. It is the ancestral home to the Bondei people located on the central east coast of the Tanga Region, the majority in Pangani district and Muheza District . Most of western Tanga is home to the Zigula people ,

169-644: Was previously known as Tanga Province and included Same and Mwanga Districts that are at present in Kilimanjaro Region . Tanga Region is the 15th largest region by size with an area of 26,667 km (10,296 sq mi), after Songwe Region at 27,656 km (10,678 sq mi). An area occupying 3% of the country. In comparison, Tanga is larger than the African nation of Burundi at 25,680 square kilometers. The Tanga Region shares land borders with four other regions and three regions across

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