Kilomeni | |
|---|---|
  Kilomeni Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 3°46′S 37°39′E / 3.767°S 37.650°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kilimanjaro Region |
| District | Mwanga District |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 4,467 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Kilomeni is a ward in the Mwanga District of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania and is situated in the Pare Mountains. Kilomeni is home to a Roman Catholic parish, a secondary school, and a primary school.[1] According to the 2012 census, the population of the ward was 4,467.[2] The local people of kilomeni are The Pare (Pronounce "Pahray").
Kilomeni divided in to two administrative villages KILOMENI & SOFE.
Mwl Mohamed Hassan Mgallah is the ward councillor since 2020 -
Economy
The economy of Kilomeni and the surrounding area is based on subsistence farming; coffee, bananas, and maize are the main crops.[1]
LOCAL FOOD
MAKANDE is the main dish for pare people, Makande is made by combining maize with beans. Both are soaked overnight and then cooked until soft.[3]
References
- 1 2 Jun IKENO (March 2007). "THE DECLINING COFFEE ECONOMY AND LOW POPULATION GROWTH IN MWANGA DISTRICT, TANZANIA]" (PDF). African Study Monographs.
- ↑ Population Distribution by Administrative Units, United Republic of Tanzania, 2013 Archived 2013-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "MAKANDE".
External links
3°46′S 37°39′E / 3.767°S 37.650°E