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Tanga is a city located in northeastern Tanzania, serving as the capital of the Tanga Region. It is an important port city on the Indian Ocean and a significant economic and administrative hub for the surrounding area.
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- Locality
- Tanga
- Region
- Tanga
- Country
- Tanzania
- Population
- 393,429
- Timezone
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Tanga (Jiji la Tanga, in Swahili) is a historic city and the capital of Tanga Region. The city is located in the northern port city of Tanzania to the west of the Indian Ocean on Tanga Bay. The city had a population of 393,429 in 2022 and is governed by the Tanga City Council. The city is also a home to the Port of Tanga. The name Tanga means "sail" in Swahili. The city is also the capital of Tanga District.
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