Busega District is one of the five districts of Simiyu Region of Tanzania, East Africa. Its administrative centre is the town of Nyashimo. It is bordered to the north by Lake Victoria and Bunda District, to the east by Bariadi District, and to the south by Magu District.
As of 2012, the population of Busega was 203,597. Busega was established in 2012, when it was split off from Magu District and became part of the newly established Simiyu Region.
Simiyu region location map (Source: Wikipedia)
Location map of Busega district within Simiyu region (Source: Wikipedia)
Transport:
Busega district is connected by two well-maintained and paved national trunk roads. The Mwanza-Musoma highway (trunk road T4) runs through the district from south to north. The highway that connects Shinyanga Region and Mara Region (trunk road T36) branches of the Musoma-Mwanza road in the town of Lamadi in Busega District and passes through the regional capital Bariadi.
Tourism:
Because of its proximity to the western 'Ndabaka' gate of Serengeti National Park there are several lodges in the northern part of Busega District, that provide accommodation to tourists who visit the park.
Administrative subdivisions:
Wards: As of 2012, Busega District was administratively divided into 13 wards.
The 13 wards in 2012:
|
Badugu Igalukilo Kabita Kalemela Kiloleli |
Lamadi Lutubiga Malili Mkula Mwamanyili |
Ngasamo Nyaluhande Shigala |
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busega_District
Simiyu Region is one of Tanzania's 30 administrative regions. The regional capital is the town of Bariadi. The region was created in March 2012, from part of Shinyanga Region.
According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 1,584,157. For 2002-2012, the region's 1.8 percent average annual population growth rate was the 23rd highest in the country. It was also the fifteenth most densely populated region with 63 people per square kilometer.
The region is administratively divided into five districts:
|
District |
Population (2012 Census) |
|
Bariadi |
422,916 |
|
Busega |
203,597 |
|
Itilima |
313,900 |
|
Maswa |
344,125 |
|
Meatu |
299,619 |
|
Total |
1,584,157 |
