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[[Image:Moshiurban.GIF|thumb|right|175px|Map of the Kilimanjaro Region]]
{{Short description|District of Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania}}
{{Infobox settlement
'''Moshi Urban''' is one of the seven districts of the [[Kilimanjaro Region]] of [[Tanzania]]. The regional capital of [[Moshi, Kilimanjaro|Moshi]] is located in the Moshi Urban District. The district is bordered to the north by the [[Moshi Rural|Moshi Rural District]], to the east by the [[Mwanga District]] and to the south and west by the [[Manyara Region]].
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|name = Moshi
|native_name = {{native phrase|sw|Wilaya ya Moshi}}
|official_name = Wilaya ya Moshi, Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro
|nickname = The Heart of Kilimanjaro
|settlement_type = [[Districts of Tanzania|District]]
|image_skyline = Kiusa ward, Moshi.jpg
|caption = Street scene in Kiusa War, Moshi
|image_map = Moshi Municipal in Kilimanjaro 2022.svg
|map_caption = Moshi Municipal in Kilimanjaro Region 2022
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = Tanzania
|subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Tanzania|Region]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Kilimanjaro Region]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Tanzania|District]]
|established_title = District
|established_date = 1988
|seat_type = Capital
|seat = [[Moshi, Tanzania|Moshi]]
|area_total_km2 = 63.39
|elevation_max_m = 896
|elevation_max_point = [[Karanga (Moshi Urban Ward)|Karanga]]
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|population_demonym = City Moshian
|population_as_of = 2022 census
|population_total = 221733
|population_footnotes = <ref>[http://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/admin/kilimanjaro/0306/ Citypopulation.de] Population of Moshi municipality</ref>
|population_density_km2 = auto
|postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code
|postal_code = 25-1
|demographics_type1 = [[List of ethnic groups in Tanzania|Ethnic groups]]
|demographics1_title1 = Settler
|demographics1_info1 = [[Swahili people|Swahili]]
|demographics1_title2 = Native
|demographics1_info2 = [[Chaga people|Chaga]]
|website = {{URL|https://Moshimc.go.tz/|District website}}
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[[File:View of Bondeni Ward, Moshi.jpg|thumb|View of Bondeni Ward, Moshi]]
'''Moshi Urban District''' (officially known as '''Moshi City Council''') is an administrative district located in [[Kilimanjaro Region]] of [[Tanzania]]. The district is home to regional capital of Kilimanjaro Region, namely [[Moshi, Kilimanjaro|Moshi]]. The district covers an area of {{cvt|63.39|km2}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/northern/admin/|title=Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map}}</ref> The district is surrounded on the west by [[Moshi Rural|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/admin/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref><ref name="Census 2012">{{cite web|title=Census 2012|url=http://50.87.153.5/~eastc/sensa/index.php/welcome|website=National Bureau of Statistics|accessdate=20 April 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305154228/http://50.87.153.5/~eastc/sensa/index.php/welcome|archivedate=5 March 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Rau forest in Miembeni Ward, Moshi.jpg|thumb|Rau forest in Miembeni Ward, Moshi]]


==Administrative subdivisions==
According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Moshi Urban District is 144,336. [http://www.tanzania.go.tz/census/census/districts/moshiurban.htm]
=== Wards ===
The Moshi Urban District is administratively divided into 21 wards:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moshimc.go.tz/index.php/2012-02-16-20-10-58/background |title=Moshi Municipal Council - Background |accessdate=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408231644/http://www.moshimc.go.tz/index.php/2012-02-16-20-10-58/background |archivedate=2014-04-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbs.go.tz/sensa/PDF/Census_General_Report.zip |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-04-07 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408221115/http://www.nbs.go.tz/sensa/PDF/Census_General_Report.zip |archivedate=2014-04-08 }}</ref>
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# [[Bondeni (Moshi Urban ward)|Bondeni]]
# [[Kaloleni (Moshi Urban ward)|Kaloleni]]
# [[Karanga (Moshi Urban ward)|Karanga]]
# [[Kiboriloni]]
# [[Kilimanjaro (ward)|Kilimanjaro]]
# [[Kiusa]]
# [[Korongoni]]
{{col-3}}
# [[Longuo]]
# [[Majengo (Moshi Urban ward)|Majengo]]
# [[Mawenzi (Moshi Urban ward)|Mawenzi]]
# [[Mji Mpya]]
# [[Msaranga]]
# [[Njoro (Tanzanian ward)|Njoro]]
# [[Rau (Tanzanian ward)|Rau]]
{{col-3}}
# [[Pasua]]
# [[Ng'ambo, Moshi Mjini|Ng'ambo]]
# [[Mfumuni]]
# [[Miembeni, Moshi Mjini|Miembeni]]
# [[Soweto, Moshi Mjini|Soweto]]
# [[Boma Mbuzi]]
# [[Shirimatunda]]
{{col-end}}


==Wards==
== Education ==
As of 2022, there were 80 Schools in Moshi Urban District, 52 of are primary schools and 28 are secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Education Moshi Municipal District Council|url=https://moshimc.go.tz/statisticss|access-date=2022-06-14}}</ref>
The Moshi Urban District is administratively divided into 21 wards:<ref>http://www.moshimc.go.tz/index.php/2012-02-16-20-10-58/background</ref><ref>http://www.nbs.go.tz/sensa/PDF/Census_General_Report.zip</ref>

* [[Bondeni (Moshi Urban ward)|Bondeni]]
* [[Kaloleni (Moshi Urban ward)|Kaloleni]]
* [[Karanga (Moshi Urban ward)|Karanga]] (English Meaning: "peanuts")
* [[Kiboriloni]]
* [[Kilimanjaro (ward)|Kilimanjaro]]
* [[Kiusa]]
* [[Kongoni (Tanzanian ward)|Kongoni]]
* [[Longuo]]
* [[Majengo (Moshi Urban ward)|Majengo]] (English Meaning: "buildings")
* [[Mawenzi (Moshi Urban ward)|Mawenzi]]
* [[Mji Mpya]] (English Meaning: "new Town")
* [[Msaranga]]
* [[Njoro (Tanzanian ward)|Njoro]]
* [[Rau (Tanzanian ward)|Rau]]
* [[Pasua]]
* [[Ng'ambo]]
* [[Mfumuni]]
* [[Miembeni]]
* [[Soweto]]
* [[Bomba Mbuzi]]
* [[Shirimatunda]]

==Sources==
*[http://www.tanzania.go.tz/census/census/districts/moshiurban.htm Moshi Urban District Homepage for the 2002 Tanzania National Census]

==See also==
*[[Districts of Tanzania]]
*[[Kilimanjaro Region]]
*[[Same District]]
*[[Hai District]]
*[[Mwanga District]]
*[[Rombo|Rombo District]]
*[[Moshi Rural|Moshi Rural District]]


==References==
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{{Moshi Urban District}}
{{Kilimanjaro}}
{{Districts of Kilimanjaro}}
{{Districts of Kilimanjaro}}
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[[Category:Kilimanjaro Region]]
[[Category:Districts of Kilimanjaro Region]]


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[[sw:Moshi Mjini]]
[[sw:Moshi Mjini]]

Latest revision as of 21:26, 10 February 2024

Moshi
Wilaya ya Moshi (Swahili)
District
Wilaya ya Moshi, Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro
Street scene in Kiusa War, Moshi
Street scene in Kiusa War, Moshi
Nickname: 
The Heart of Kilimanjaro
Moshi Municipal in Kilimanjaro Region 2022
Moshi Municipal 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
District1988
CapitalMoshi
Area
 • Total63.39 km2 (24.48 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Karanga)
896 m (2,940 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total221,733
 • Density3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi)
DemonymCity Moshian
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • NativeChaga
Tanzanian Postal Code
25-1
WebsiteDistrict website
View of Bondeni Ward, Moshi

Moshi Urban District (officially known as Moshi City Council) is an administrative district located in Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. The district is home to regional capital of Kilimanjaro Region, namely Moshi. The district covers an area of 63.39 km2 (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]

Rau forest in Miembeni Ward, Moshi

Administrative subdivisions

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Wards

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The Moshi Urban District is administratively divided into 21 wards:[5][6]

Education

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As of 2022, there were 80 Schools in Moshi Urban District, 52 of are primary schools and 28 are secondary schools.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Moshi municipality
  2. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  3. ^ "Tanzania: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  4. ^ "Census 2012". National Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Moshi Municipal Council - Background". Archived from the original on 2014-04-08. Retrieved 2014-04-07.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-04-08. Retrieved 2014-04-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "Education Moshi Municipal District Council". Retrieved 2022-06-14.
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