Iringa is a region in Tanzania with a population of 941,238 (as of 2012). It is situated at a latitude of 7.77°S and longitude of 35.69°E. The name is derived from the Hehe word lilinga, meaning fort. Iringa is the administrative capital of Iringa Region.
It has many established industries, including manufacturing and food processing. Most of its electricity comes from the nearby Mtera Dam. Iringa is a minor transport hub, with regular bus service and trucking to Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Songea, and Dodoma.
The town of Iringa is located at 1635 m above sea level. It is a fertile area with lots f vegetables, fruits, and tobacco. The famous food factory DABAGA is found here. Iringa is just 2 hours drive from Ruaha National Park.
Iringa is a charming, if somewhat down-at-heel town which lies at the heart of Tanzania’s tea industry. Market days bring forth an eclectic mix of expatriate wives dressed in pastel frocks shopping with their baskets and mingling with raw tribes people from the bush for their monthly trading spree. If you go shopping here, don’t forget to stock up on Dabaga Chilli Sauce, an East African legend. Set on the slopes of a cliff above the Little Ruaha River, this is the main centre for travel to the Ruaha National Park.
