Tanga

For other meanings, see Tanga (Portugal), Tanga (clothing) and Tanga (Movie).

Related Topics:
Tanga (Portugal) - Tanga (clothing) - Tanga (Movie)

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Tanga is both the name of the most northerly seaport city of Tanzania, and the surrounding region.

Related Topics:
Seaport - Tanzania

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A 2002 population of 242,640 makes Tanga Town one of the largest cities in the country. It is a quiet city compared to, for example, Arusha or Moshi with a comparable number of inhabitants.

Related Topics:
Arusha - Moshi

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The city of Tanga sits on the Indian Ocean, near the border with Kenya. Major exports from the port of Tanga include sisal, coffee, tea, and cotton. Tanga is also an important railroad terminus, connecting much of the northern Tanzanian interior with the sea. Via the Tanzania Railways Corporation's Link Line and Central Line, Tanga is linked to the African Great Lakes region and the Tanzanian capital of Dar es Salaam.

Related Topics:
Indian Ocean - Kenya - Sisal - Coffee - Tea - Cotton - African Great Lakes - Dar es Salaam

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The harbour and surrounding is the centre of life in Tanga, with its hotels, bars and the only buildings with more than four floors. Tanga is stretched out several km² into the country. It has several markets in several neighbourhoods.

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On July 1st 2005, Tanga was one of three towns that was named a City. The other two were Arusha and Mbeya.

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