Simiyu Region (Mkoa wa Simiyu in Swahili) is one of Tanzania’s 31 administrative regions. The region covers a land area of 25,212 km2 (9,734 sq mi). The region is comparable in size to the combined land area of the nation state of North Macedonia.
The region is bordered to the north by the Mara Region, to the south by the Shinyanga Region and Singida Region. Mwanza Region borders the region to the west through Lake Victoria, and Arusha Region to the east. The region is home to the Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shared with Mara Region. The regional capital is the town of Bariadi. According to the 2022 national census, the region had a population of 2,140,497.
Simiyu Region is named after the Simiyu River. The region was created in March 2012 from part of Shinyanga Region.
The topography of the area is characterized by low, sparse vegetation and, in some areas, Miombo woodland. It is also flat with gentle undulations. With areas of red loamy and sandy soil, heavy black soils (Mbuga) make up the majority of the regional soils.
There are three agro-ecological zones in the region. Zone One includes Bariadi District, which has an undulating landscape dominated by clay soil and top soils with a light texture. Rainfall amounts range between 700 and 900 mm. Crop cultivation, with a focus on maize, sorghum, cotton, and cassava, as well as livestock rearing, are the main economic activities.
The Meatu District is covered by zone two, which has gently sloping topography and fertile clay loamy soils towards the east. Significant soil erosion occurs in the area, which reduces agricultural production. The main economic activities are crop farming and animal husbandry, and the average annual rainfall is less than 700 mm with an irregular tendency. Sorghum, cotton, and maize are among the crops farmed in this region.
The third zone, which includes the Maswa District, has ridged and undulating topography. Sukuma land soil catena, often referred to as “Mbuga,” is a black clay loamy soil that is suited for growing paddy. Other crops farmed in this area include maize, sorghum, and cotton. Between 700mm and 800mm of unpredictable rains fall on the area each year. The community is renowned for its livestock rearing as well.
There are two drainage systems in the Region. The first is in the region’s eastern portion and empties into Lake Eyasi, which has no outlet, after draining through the Sibit River to an internal drainage basin. The second is in the western portion of the Region and discharges its water into Lake Victoria via the Simiyu River.
List of Secondary Schools in Simiyu
Private and Government Secondary Schools (O-Level or A-Level Advance) Shule Za Sekondari Best Schools (Bweni-Boarding and Day).
Simiyu Schools
- S0885 – Kanadi Secondary School
- S0935 – Mwandoya Secondary School
- S1066 – Ntuzu Secondary School
- S1217 – Mwasayi Secondary School
- S1631 – Nguliguli Secondary School
- S1723 – Kabale-Bariadi Secondary School
- S1780 – Mwandete Secondary School
- S1781 – Kadoto Secondary School
- S1782 – Nyabubinza Secondary School
- S1783 – Isanga Secondary School
- S1784 – Ipililo Secondary School
- S1785 – Mwagala Secondary School
- S1828 – Laini Secondary School
- S1953 – Sukuma Secondary School
- S1954 – Masela Secondary School
- S1955 – Budekwa Secondary School
- S1956 – Majebele Secondary School
- S1957 – Kinamwigulu Secondary School
- S1959 – Kulimi Secondary School
- S1960 – Zebeya Secondary School
- S2011 – Ng’wanza Secondary School
- S2099 – Sakasaka Secondary School
- S2100 – Mwamanongu Secondary School
- S2105 – Nyalanja Secondary School
- S2106 – Mahembe Secondary School
- S2109 – Gasuma Secondary School
- S2110 – Mhunze Secondary School
- S2111 – Mwaswale Secondary School
- S2112 – Bumera Secondary School
- S2271 – Mwamalole Secondary School
- S2272 – Mwabuma Secondary School
- S2273 – Paji Secondary School
- S2274 – Lingeka Secondary School
- S2275 – Lubiga Secondary School
- S2543 – Ng’hoboko Secondary School
- S2566 – Ng’humbu Secondary School
- S2567 – Mwakaleka Secondary School
- S2568 – Bushashi Secondary School
- S2569 – Mwabayanda Secondary School
- S2570 – Sangamwalugesha Secondary School
- S2571 – Ng’wigwa Secondary School
- S2616 – Imalaseko Secondary School
- S2617 – Kisesa Secondary School
- S2618 – Mwanjolo Secondary School
- S2620 – Lyusa Secondary School
- S2621 – Itinje Secondary School
- S2622 – Bukundi Secondary School
- S2623 – Mwabusalu Secondary School
- S2688 – Seng’wa Secondary School
- S2789 – Shigala Secondary School
- S2958 – Nyasosi Secondary School
- S2959 – Mwamlapa Secondary School
- S2960 – Ng’wang’wali Secondary School
- S2961 – Itubukilo Secondary School
- S2962 – Mbiti Secondary School
- S2963 – Sakwe Secondary School
- S2964 – Miswaki Secondary School
- S2965 – Lung’wa Secondary School
- S2966 – Chinamili Secondary School
- S2967 – Budalabujiga Secondary School
- S2968 – Lagangabilili Secondary School
- S2969 – Habiya Secondary School
- S2970 – Inalo Secondary School
- S2971 – Kinang’weli Secondary School
- S2972 – Bunamhala Mbugani Secondary School
- S2973 – Mwalushu Secondary School
- S2974 – Igaganulwa Secondary School
- S2976 – Ikungulyabashashi Secondary School
- S2977 – Kilabela Secondary School
- S2978 – Byuna Secondary School
- S2979 – Ikindilo Secondary School
- S2980 – Ikungulipu Secondary School
- S2982 – Bukingwaminzi Secondary School
- S2983 – Mwakilangi Secondary School
- S2984 – Sunzula Secondary School
- S2985 – Madilana Secondary School
- S2987 – Ndoleleji Secondary School
- S2988 – Mwamtani Secondary School
- S2989 – Sagata Secondary School
- S2990 – Chenge Secondary School
- S2991 – Guduwi Secondary School
- S2992 – Gegedi Secondary School
- S2993 – Banemhi Secondary School
- S2994 – Ibulyu Secondary School
- S2995 – Kasoli Secondary School
- S2996 – Nyawa Secondary School
- S2997 – Nkindwabiye Secondary School
- S3340 – Salage Secondary School
- S3341 – Badi Secondary School
- S3342 – Masumba Secondary School
- S3343 – Jija Secondary School
- S3344 – Senani Secondary School
- S3345 – Itule Secondary School
- S3346 – Mwamanenge Secondary School
- S3446 – Old Maswa Secondary School
- S3447 – Mwantimba Secondary School
- S3468 – Buchambi Secondary School
- S4157 – Mwakaluba Secondary School
- S4425 – Mwaukoli Secondary School
- S4830 – West Serengeti Secondary School
- S0423 – Bulima Secondary School
- S0439 – Bupandagila Secondary School
- S0519 – Lalago Secondary School
- S0641 – Meatu Secondary School
- S0658 – Mwamapalala Secondary School
- S0710 – Binza Secondary School
- S0712 – Bariadi Secondary School
- S0826 – Malampaka Secondary School
- S0970 – Dutwa Secondary School
- S1029 – Nassa Secondary School
- S1034 – Itilima Secondary School
- S1223 – Kimali Secondary School
- S1238 – Mkula Secondary School
- S1424 – Sogesca Secondary School
- S1425 – Badugu Secondary School
- S1539 – Nyalikungu Secondary School
- S1651 – Sapiwi Secondary School
- S1704 – Kabita Secondary School
- S1958 – Shishiyu Secondary School
- S1996 – Ngasamo Secondary School
- S2023 – Mahaha Secondary School
- S2043 – Giriku Secondary School
- S2107 – Somanda Secondary School
- S2113 – Nyakabindi Secondary School
- S2117 – Igalukilo Secondary School
- S2174 – Nkoma Day Secondary School
- S2242 – Nyaluhande Day Secondary School
- S2244 – Lamadi Secondary School
- S2504 – Malili Secondary School
- S2565 – Mataba Secondary School
- S2619 – Mwamishali Secondary School
- S2788 – Nyangwe Secondary School
- S2808 – Kishamapanda Secondary School
- S2956 – Biashara Bariadi Secondary School
- S2957 – Kidinda Secondary School
- S2981 – Idoselo Secondary School
- S3528 – Kalemela Secondary School
- S3652 – Nkololo Secondary School
- S3777 – Winam Career Secondary School
- S3886 – Simba Wa Yuda Secondary School
Simiyu Region receives mild temperatures yearly averaging between 18 °C and 31 °C. However, the area also has monomodal rainfall, which often begins in October and lasts until May. There are two peaks during the rainy season.
The longest season is the second rainy season, which spans from mid-February to mid-May. The first one begins in October and finishes in December. While the average amount of rainfall ranges from 600 to 900 mm, the pattern of precipitation is typically uneven and unpredictable.
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