Location: Located in northeast Tanzania, the region is bordered by Kenya and Kilimanjaro Region to the north; Manyara Region to the west; and Morogoro and Pwani Regions to the south. It has a coastline to the east with the Indian Ocean.

Products
The economy of Tanga Region like in many other regions depends on subsistence agriculture, livestock keeping and fishing. Food production to a large extent is undertaken by small holders, while cash crop production is carried out by both small holders and large scale farmers (public and private institutions).. 

Culture                              
The main ethnic groups in terms of their numbers are Sambaa, Zigua, Bondei and Digo. Sambaa are the main ethnic group in the Usambara Mountains and low lands of Muheza, in Korogwe and Lushoto they account for nearly 40% of the region’s total population.

Tanga enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Tanga is 31°C (ranging from 28°C in July to 33°C in march). 

When is the best time to go to Tanga? 

• The best months for good weather in Tanga are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
• On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
• The rainiest months are April and May
• The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December

Once you have chosen the dates, the most important thing is to determine how to get to the city, choose the right hotel and finally, read about Tanga’s public transport system to know how to get around the city and discover its top attractions.

Once you have researched these aspects of Tanga, Why don’t you dig the History of Tanga?  The earliest documentation about Tanga comes from the Portuguese. A trading post was established by the Portuguese as part of their East African coastal territory and controlled the region for over 200 years between 1500 and 1700.

The Sultanate of Oman battled the Portuguese and gained control of the settlement by mid-1700 along with Mombasa, Pemba Island and Kilwa Kisiwani. The town continued to act as a trading port for ivory and slaves under the sultan’s rule. Tanga continued to be a prosperous trading hub for slaves with the Arab world up until 1873 when the European powers abolished the slave trade.