Tanga Region

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Tanga Region is one of the 26 regions of Tanzania. Its Regional Headquarters is in Tanga District. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the region has a population of about 1,642,015 people. The Regional Commissioner is Abdulaziz Mohamed.

Tanga Region has seven districts: Tanga, Muheza, Korogwe, Lushoto, Pangani, Handeni and Kilindi.

Regional Background:
Tanga is situated in the north eastern Tanzania and it borders Kenya to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, Coast and Morogoro regions to its south and Arusha and Kilimanjaro to its west and north west respectively.

Some places of interest include Amboni Caves, Galanos Sulphur Springs, the Tangoni Ruins, Pangani and the Amani Plateau in the Usambara Mountains.

Natural Resources:
Gemstones, Fish, Forestry, Gypsum

Agricultural Products:

CASH CROPS:
Sisal, Cashewnuts, Coffee, Tea, Spices

FOOD CROPS:
Cassava, Maize, Bananas, Paddy, Beans, potatoes, Fruits (Citrus), Vegetables

Livestock:
Cattle

Major Industries:
Textiles, Sisal Products

Light Manufacturing:
Soap and Detergents, Fruit Juices, Paper Products, Plastic and Chemical Products, fertilizer Production, Construction Materials, Cement Manufacturing, Steel manufacturing, Food Processing, Artisanal Fishermen

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