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Town Kigoma

ID: w183106 View large map

Located in Tanzania :: Tanzania  :: Kigoma
Category: Places :: Town

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Kigoma is a town and lake port in western Tanzania on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma Region and has a population of 130,142 (2002 census) and an elevation of 775 m. The historic trading town of Ujiji is 6 km south-east of Kigoma. It is one of the busiest ports on Lake Tanganyika, as a consequence of being the only one with a functioning railway connection. It is the home port of the MV Liemba ferry which sails the lake on a weekly schedule. Kigoma is a great base to arrange access to Gombe Stream National Park.

Contact
Address :  Tanzania

Destination Information
Police Hospital Embassy Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Bakery Restaurant Pharmacy Airport Mechanical Repair
Facilities :  Shops
Police Telephone :  112
Hospital Telephone :  +255 28 280 2244
Petrol Type :  ALL
Diesel Type :  ALL

Facilities
Other Facilities :  Auto Dealer. Government Aid. Hydro Electrical Plant/Watermill. Bar/s. Distributor Services. Training Centre.

Activities
Fishing Swimming
Boat Trips
More Activities :  Sight seeing
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

ACCOMMODATION:
Hotels, guest houses, lodges, and camping sites are available for accommodation to visitors.
(June-15).

HEALTH CARE:
Hospital Contact added is for Kigoma Baptist Hospital. There is a Kigoma International Health Center, Tel: +255 78 459 1995. Mamboleo Pharmacy, Tel: +255 75 730 6580. (June-15)

POLICE:
Central Police Station Kigoma, Tel: +255 75 281 4377. (June-15)

MONEY:
Banks and ATMs are available in this town. NBC Bank, Tel: +255 28 280 2210. CRDB Bank,
Tel: +255 28 280 2249. (June-15)


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