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Rombo District, Kilimanjaro

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This article is about the administrative district. For the politician nicknamed "Rahmbo", see Rahm Emanuel. For the song "Rombo", see Romborama. For the shotgun, see FAMARS Rombo. District of Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania District in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Rombo Wilaya ya Rombo (Swahili)
District
Wilaya ya Rombo, Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro
Mawenzi Peak in Rombo DistrictMawenzi Peak in Rombo District
Nickname: Kili Sunrise
Rombo District in Kilimanjaro Region 2022Rombo District in Kilimanjaro Region 2022
Coordinates: 3°20′34.8″S 37°21′2.52″E / 3.343000°S 37.3507000°E / -3.343000; 37.3507000
CountryTanzania
RegionKilimanjaro Region
Named forKing Orombo
CapitalMoshi
Area
 • Total1,471 km (568 sq mi)
Highest elevation5,895 m (19,341 ft)
Population
 • Total275,314
 • Density190/km (480/sq mi)
DemonymRomboan
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeChaga
Tanzanian Postal Code25-7
WebsiteDistrict website

Rombo is one of the seven districts of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. It covers an area of 1,471 km (568 sq mi). It is bordered to the north and east by Kenya, to the west by the Siha District and Hai District, and to the south by the Moshi Rural District. The Rombo District contains a large portion of Kilimanjaro National Park. According to the 2022 census, the population of the Rombo District was 275,314.

Administrative subdivisions

Wards

Rombo is divided administratively into 24 wards:

  • Aleni
  • Holili
  • Katangara Mrere
  • Kelamfua Mokala
  • Keni Mengeni
  • Kirongo Samanga
  • Kirwa Keni
  • Kisale Msaranga
  • Kitirima Kingachi
  • Mahida
  • Makiidi
  • Mamsera
  • Manda
  • Marangu Kitowo
  • Mengwe
  • Motamburu Kitendeni
  • Mrao Keryo
  • Nanjara Reha
  • Ngoyoni
  • Olele
  • Shimbi
  • Tarakea Motamburu
  • Ubetu Kahe
  • Ushiri Ikuini

Health care

As of 2022, Rombo District is home to six health centers and 37 clinics.

References

  1. "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. Map, Study Area: Kilimanjaro Region, Local Knowledge & Climate Change Adaptation Project
  3. "Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  4. Population Distribution by Administrative Units, United Republic of Tanzania, 2013 Archived 2013-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Health Rombo District Council". Retrieved 2022-06-14.
Rombo District
Capital: Rombo Mkuu
Wards
  1. Aleni
  2. Holili
  3. Katangara Mrere
  4. Kelamfua Mokala
  5. Keni Mengeni
  6. Kirongo Samanga
  7. Kirwa Keni
  8. Kisale Msaranga
  9. Kitirima Kingachi
  10. Mahida
  11. Makiidi
  12. Mamsera
  13. Manda
  14. Marangu Kitowo
  15. Mengwe
  16. Motamburu Kitendeni
  17. Mrao Keryo
  18. Nanjara Reha
  19. Ngoyoni
  20. Olele
  21. Shimbi
  22. Tarakea Motamburu
  23. Ubetu Kahe
  24. Ushiri Ikuini
Native peoples
National Historic Sites
  • Keni Defences
Rivers and lakes
Major cities and towns
  • Rombo Mkuu
  • Tarakea
  • Holili
National parks and forest reserves
Rombo landmarks
  • Lake Chala
  • Mawenzi Peak
  • Kibo Peak
Kilimanjaro Region
Capital: Moshi
Districts
  1. Hai District
  2. Moshi Rural District
  3. Moshi District
  4. Mwanga District
  5. Rombo District
  6. Same District
  7. Siha District
Native peoples
National historic sites
  • Kibosho Defenses
  • Pare Iron Age Site
  • Usangi Iron Age Site
  • Keni Rombo Defences
  • Marangu Defences
  • Bombo Kaburi
Rivers and lakes
Major cities and towns
National parks and reserves
World Heritage Sites
National landmarks
National monuments
  • KNCU Building
Districts of Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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