Mbeya
Sign in to saveMbeya is a city located in south west Tanzania, Africa, with an urban population of 649,000 in 2023. Mbeya is the capital of the surrounding rural Mbeya region (population, with Mbeya, totals approx. 2 million).
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Mbeya is a city in southwestern Tanzania with a population of about 649,000 people, making it a significant urban center in the region. As the capital of Mbeya region, which has a total population of approximately 2 million, it serves as an important administrative and economic hub for the surrounding rural areas.
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Place details
- Locality
- Mbeya
- Region
- Mbeya
- Country
- Tanzania
- Population
- 541,603
- Timezone
Article
15 sectionsContents
- History
- Economy and infrastructure
- Education
- Geography and climate
- Mountain reserves and wildlife
- Transport
- Railway station
- Road links
- Airport
- Tourism
- Sports and culture
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- References
- External links
{{Infobox settlement
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