Uvinza
Uvinza is one of the eight administrative districts of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of . Thus making it the largest district in the Kigoma region. Uvinza is bordered to the northwest by Kigoma District and Kigoma-Ujiji District. North of the district is bordered by Kasulu District . Lake Tanganyika borders the district on the west. Mpanda District in Katavi Region boders the district to the south and Kaliua District in Tabora Region borders the district to the east. The district is named in honor of the Vinza people whom the western part of district was  their historic kingdom. According to the 2012 census, the district has a total population of 383,640. Geography and Climate. Due to its immense size, Uvinza district has diverse goegraphy. The district is home to Mahale Mountains National Park and shares the largest coastline to lake Tanganyika in Kigoma region. The climate is tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification "Aw"). History. The area that is currenlty Uvinza district is historically known for its salt production in Tanzania. Uvinza was ruled by the Vinza people for hundred of years. During the German colonial period the town was named Neu Gottorp and under  their occupation a railway line was built in the 1900s linking it to Dar es Salaam. Economy. Uvinza town is the economic heart of Uvinza district. The town has a station on the Tanzanian Railways. The region is dominated by salt production, forestry and agriculture. In October 2007, it was proposed to build a branch railway to Bujumbura in Burundi junctioning off from there. It is also served by Uvinza Airport, which is located around northeast of the town center. The airport consists of a single, non-paved airstrip which is approximately long. There is currently a railway that will  go from Uvinza to Gitega planned to be completed in 2027.<ref name="1R">