Rombo District, Kilimanjaro

Coordinates: 3°20′34.8″S 37°21′2.52″E / 3.343000°S 37.3507000°E / -3.343000; 37.3507000
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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.
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[edit]

Wards[edit]

Rombo is divided administratively into 24 wards:

Health[edit]

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

References[edit]

  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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