Morogoro

Morogoro is a town with a population of 315,866 (2012 census) in the eastern part of Tanzania, 196 kilometres (122 mi) west of Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest city and commercial centre, and 260 kilometres (160 mi) east of Dodoma, the country’s capital city.

The town lies at the base of the Uluguru Mountains, part of the Eastern Arc chain. Its close location to the peaks makes Morogoro an important stop for hiking trips to the Ulugurus.

This region lies in the agricultural heartland of Tanzania, and is a centre of farming in the southern highlands. Tobacco is grown in the region and consolidated here before going to the market.

In addition to its agricultural importance, Morogoro is also the centre for missionary work that goes on in the country, and various missions and their schools and hospitals are a central feature of the town.

The mountains are notable for their ancient forests, which botanists estimate to be around 25 million year old — some of the oldest forests on the continent.

The ancient woodlands support an incredible array of bird and insect life, as well as diverse plant species. The indigenous Luguru tribe offers cultural tourism programmes around the Ulugurus and even outside Morogoro.

This is the capital of the Morogoro Region. It is also known informally as “Mji kasoro bahari”, which translates as “city short of an ocean/port”

The Capital lies at the base of the Uluguru Mountains and is a centre of agriculture in the region. The Sokoine University of Agriculture is based in the city. A number of missions are also located in the city, providing schools and hospitals.

This is the home of Salim Abdullah, who was the founder of the Cuban Marimba jazz band, and Morogoro Jazz Band, another well-known band established in 1944.From the mid-1960s to the 1970s.

This region was home to one of Tanzania’s most influential and celebrated musicians, Mbaraka Mwinshehe, a lead guitarist and singer-songwriter.

The town is home to the Amani Centre, which has helped over 3,400 disabled people in the surrounding villages.

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