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Moshi is one of the seven administrative districts of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania.The district covers an area of 1,300 km 2 (500 sq mi). [1] The District is bordered to the north by the Rombo District, to the west by the Hai District, to the east by the Mwanga District and Kenya, and to the south by Simanjiro District of Manyara Region.
The district is home to regional capital of Kilimanjaro Region, namely Moshi. The district covers an area of 63.39 km 2 (24.48 sq mi). [2] The district is surrounded on the west by Moshi Rural District, to the east by the Hai District. According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Moshi Urban District was 221,733. [3] [4]
Moshi's lower altitude and dry climate mean that the main crops grown on the higher slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, coffee [14] and bananas, [15] do not thrive there. The surrounding areas in Moshi district are known for extensive farms of maize and beans, grown once per year during the long rainy season (known as "masika" in Kiswahili).
Northern Province's districts included Arusha and Mbulu, while Pare District was a part of Tanga Province. [7] Of the region's six districts, four traditionally had Chagga settlements, which are Hai District, Moshi District, Rombo District, and Siha District. The other two, Mwanga District and Same District, have historically included Pare ...
Pages in category "Wards of Moshi Urban District" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
As of 2021, there are 31 regions (Swahili: mkoa, plural mikoa) of Tanzania which are divided into 184 districts (Swahili: wilaya). [1] [2]In 2016, Songwe Region was created from the western part of Mbeya Region.
Majengo is an administrative ward in Moshi District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 0.8 km 2 (0.31 sq mi), [1] and has an average elevation of 827 m (2,713 ft). [2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 9,006. [3]
Marangu is a town located in Moshi District of Kilimanjaro Region. it is divided into Marangu East and Marangu west, each with its own village. It is recognized as one of the main gates for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro . it is also famous for being the place where Mangi mkuu (Paramount chief) of the Chagga Thomas Lenana Marreale was born on June ...