Songwe Region Mkoa wa Songwe (Swahili) |
|
---|---|
Region | |
Coordinates: 9°06′S 32°54′E / 9.1°S 32.9°ECoordinates: 9°06′S 32°54′E / 9.1°S 32.9°E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Established | 2016 |
Capital | Vwawa |
Government | |
• Commissioner | Chiku Galawa |
Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Songwe is a region of Tanzania created in 2016 from the western half of Mbeya Region. The regional commissioner Chiku Galawa was appointed in March 2016. Songwe Region is divided into the districts of Ileje, Mbozi, Momba and Songwe, as well as the town of Tunduma. The regional headquarters are located in Vwawa.