Singida Rural
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Singida Rural District | |
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 Singida Rural District's location within Singida Region. | |
| Coordinates: 04°44′S 35°02′E / 4.733°S 35.033°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Singida Region |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,400 km2 (900 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 284,895 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Singida Rural District is one of the six districts of the Singida Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Mkalama District, to the east by Manyara Region and Dodoma Region, to the south by Ikungi District and to the west by Singida Urban District. Its administrative seat is the town of Singida.
According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Singida Rural District was 225,521.[1] By 2022, the population had grown to 284,895.[2]
Crop farming is the predominant means of sustenance in this particular region, providing both income and daily food requirements. Locals employ the use of oxen to till the land for cultivation. However, electricity remains limited within the area. The majority of inhabitants rely on wick lamps for illumination and wood as a primary source of fuel for cooking food. Access to government facilities is scarce in this region.
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