Iringa

This article is about the city. For other uses, see Iringa (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Iriga.

Iringa Lilinga (Hehe)
City of Iringa Region
Hilltop view of Iringa
Nickname:  Home of the Brave
Iringa Location in Tanzania
Coordinates: 7°46′S 35°42′E
Country	Tanzania
Region	Iringa
District	Iringa Urban
Government
• Type	Democratic
• (Member of Parliament)	Jesca Msambatavangu
• Region commissioner	Queen Sendiga
• District commissioner	Richard Kasesela
Population  (2022 census)
• Total	202,490
Time zone	UTC+3 (East Africa Time)
Climate	BSh

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IringaPronunciation^ⓘ is a city in Tanzania with a population of 202,490 (as of 2022) and situated at a latitude of 7.77°S and longitude of 35.69°E. The name is derived from the Hehe word lilinga, meaning fort. Iringa is the administrative capital of Iringa Region. Iringa Municipal Council is the administrative designation of the Municipality of Iringa. Iringa has been one of the coldest regions in Tanzania due to its geographical location but that has attracted a lot of tourists from colder regions abroad especially Western Europe. Iringa also hosts one of Africa’s largest national parks the Ruaha National Park.