Rombo District, Kilimanjaro

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 District
Mawenzi Peak in Rombo District
Nickname: 
Kili Sunrise
Rombo District in Kilimanjaro Region 2022
Rombo 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 km2 (568 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Uhuru Peak)
5,895 m (19,341 ft)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total275,314
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
DemonymRomboan
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeChaga
Tanzanian Postal Code
25-7
WebsiteDistrict website

Rombo is one of the seven districts of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. The district covers an area of 1,471 km2 (568 sq mi).[1] 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.[2] According to the 2022 census, the population of the Rombo District was 275,314.[3][4]


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

In Terms of Healthcare facilities, as of 2022 Rombo district is home to 6 health centers and 37 clinics.[5]

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.
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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 PeoplesNational Historic Sites
  • Keni Defences
Rivers and LakesMajor Cities and Towns
  • Rombo Mkuu
  • Tarakea
  • Holili
National Parks and Forest ReservesRombo Landmarks
  • Lake Chala
  • Mawenzi Peak
  • Kibo Peak
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Capital: Moshi
Districts
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
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