Mbeya (Region)

Mbeya is one of the 26 administrative regions in Tanzania. The capital of this region is the city of Mbeya.

In the region about 2 million people.

Economy

The inhabitants live mainly from agriculture. In the district there are larger Chunya gold, copper and iron deposits.

AIDS

The region is considered to be much affected by AIDS.

Districts

The region is divided into the following 8 districts:

  • Rungwe
  • Chunya
  • Mbarali
  • Mbozi
  • Kyela
  • Ileje
  • Mbeya Urban
  • Mbeya Rural
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