Overview
Mtwara (Portuguese: Montewara) is the capital city of Mtwara Region in
southeastern Tanzania. In the 1940s, it was planned and constructed as
the export facility for the disastrous Tanganyika groundnut scheme, but
was somewhat neglected when the scheme was abandoned in 1951. The city
is spread out over a large area planned to accommodate up to 200,000
people. The present population is around 108000. As part of the
development associated with the failed Tanganyika groundnut scheme,
Mtwara features a deep-water port that can accommodate ocean-going
vessels, and a range of large municipal buildings, including a post
office. Recent improvements in the port made it possible for big
container ships to berth there.
Transportation
Road: Mtwara has reasonable transport links considering
its remoteness in southern Tanzania. It is linked by paved roads with
Dar es Salaam and Lindi to the north and Masasi inland and by partially
paved roads to Newala in-land to the west. Beyond Masasi the road is
newly paved for some 60 km towards Tunduru and the Unity Bridge which
provides a crossing point to Mozambique. .
Airport The A19 links it with Mbamba Bay on Lake Malawi in the west. It
features an airport with a paved runway that can accommodate medium size
passenger jets. Precision Air runs a daily morning flight between
Mtwara Airport and Dar es Salaam and Air Tanzania offers a flight in the
afternoon. The flight time is around an hour. Facilities for landing do
not allow for planes to use the airport when it is hidden in mist.
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we announce jobs at MTWARA Municipal Council. Read carefully all
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(KUSOMA MAELEZO KAMILI IN SWAHILI AND MODE OF APPLICATION CLICK LINK HAPA CHINI TO DOWNLOAD PDF FILE) Full details and apply through the link below:Position: WATENDAJI Executive Officers (2 Vacancies)
Deadline: 18th December, 2022.
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