Mbeya Region originally belonged to the Southern Highlands Province. In 1963, the Southern Highalands Province was split into two regions namely, Mbeya and Iringa. In 1972, Mbeya Region was extended to incorporate Sumbawanga District which before then belonged to the Western Province.


However, the inclusion of Sumbawanga District into Mbeya Region did not last long because in 1974 Sumbawanga District was separated and accorded full Regional status. It is located in the South Western Corner of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania
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