Singida Rural

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Singida Rural District
District
Singida-Singida Rural.svg
Singida Rural District's location within Singida Region.
Coordinates: 04°44′S35°02′E / 4.733°S 35.033°E / -4.733; 35.033
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Singida Region
Area
 • Total2,400 km2 (900 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total284,895
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)

Singida Rural District is one of the six districts of the Singida Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Mkalama District, to the east by Manyara Region and Dodoma Region, to the south by Ikungi District and to the west by Singida Urban District. Its administrative seat is the town of Singida.

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According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Singida Rural District was 225,521. [1] By 2022, the population had grown to 284,895. [2]

Life in the Region

Crop farming is the predominant means of sustenance in this particular region, providing both income and daily food requirements. Locals employ the use of oxen to till the land for cultivation. However, electricity remains limited within the area. The majority of inhabitants rely on wick lamps for illumination and wood as a primary source of fuel for cooking food. Access to government facilities is scarce in this region.
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Transport

In the Singida Rural District, there is a paved trunk road, known as T14, that connects Singida and Babati. This road serves as a main transportation route for both goods and people travelling between the two locations. [4]

Within the rural areas of Singida district, transportation options are limited and predominantly consist of taxis, buses, animal-drawn carts, and bicycles. These services are largely in the hands of private operators. The average cost to travel around Singida using these methods is approximately 3-5 USD per kilometer.

As for regulations, there is a lack of enforcement in the Singida rural area. The presence of motor vehicles is minimal, making traffic control and management a low priority of the local government. Furthermore, due to poor road conditions, vehicles are unable to travel at high speeds throughout the region. [5]

Administrative subdivisions

As of 2012, Singida Rural District was administratively divided into 21 wards. [1]

Wards

  • Ikhanoda
  • Ilongero
  • Itaja
  • Kijota
  • Kinyagigi
  • Kinyeto
  • Maghojoa
  • Makuro
  • Merya
  • Mgori
  • Mrama
  • Msange
  • Msisi
  • Mtinko
  • Mudida
  • Mughamo
  • Mughunga
  • Mwasauya
  • Ngimu
  • Ntonge
  • Ughandi

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  2. ↑ "Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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  4. ↑ "Singida Roads Network" (PDF). Tanroads. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Contact Support" (PDF).
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