Baraa | |
|---|---|
| Kata ya Baraa | |
  Baraa | |
| Coordinates: 3°22′49.8″S36°44′17.6″E / 3.380500°S 36.738222°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Arusha Region |
| District | Arusha District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.504 km2 (1.739 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,402 m (4,600 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 12,498 |
| • Density | 2,775/km2 (7,190/sq mi) |
Baraa, is an administrative ward in the Arusha District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward had a population of 12,498 as of 2012. [1]
Arusha City Council is one of seven administrative districts of Arusha Region in Tanzania. It is surrounded to the south, west and north by Arusha Rural District and to east by Meru District. The district covers an area of 267.0 km2 (103.1 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Cayman Islands. The district capital is the city of Arusha. As of 1994, Arusha District was the wealthiest district in Tanzania. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Arusha Urban District was 416,442.
Meru District, officially the Meru District Council is one of seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania.The District is bordered to the north by Longido District, to the east by Siha and Hai Districts of Kilimanjaro Region, to the south by Simanjiro District of Manyara Region, and to the west by Arusha Rural District and Arusha Urban District. It covers an area of 1,266 km2 (489 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Faroe Islands. Meru District has an max elevation of 3,800 m (12,500 ft) at Rhino Point on Mount Meru. The administrative capital of the district is Usa River. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Meru District council was 268,144.
Mateves is a Tanzanian administrative ward located in Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region. It is one of 21 administrative wards in the district. Mateves means places where the fever tree grows in the Maasai language. Mateves ward is bordered by Musa ward to the northwest, Oltrumet ward to the far northeast, a tip of the Olorieni ward to the northeast as well. Olasiti ward borders Mateves to the north east and Terrat to the south east. To the south of Mateves is Oljoro ward and the southwest of Mateves is the Moita Ward and lastly, towards the west is Kisongo ward. The small town of Ngorbob is the seat of the ward. The ward is home to the Mungu Crater and Loljoro Hill at 1,585 meters. The ward covers an area of 104.4 km2 (40.3 sq mi), and has an elevation of 1,328 m (4,357 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 15,632
Moshono is an administrative ward located in Arusha District, Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is one of 19 urban administrative wards in the municipality. Moshono ward is bordered by four wards to the north namely; Bangata, Baraa and Nkoanrua. Moshono is bordered to the west by Olorein, Themi and Engutoto wards. The ward of Mlangarini borders Moshono to the east. Moshono ward is the third largest ward in Arusha Urban District thus its mostly a rural ward with many farming communities and large schools. The ward covers an area of 24.59 km2 (9.49 sq mi), and has an elevation of 1,348 m (4,423 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 20,698
Nduruma, is a administrative ward in Arusha Rural District in the east Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Mlangarini, to the south by Bwawani, and to the east by Kikwe ward of the Meru District. The ward covers an area of 62.72 square kilometres (24.22 sq mi) with an average elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft).
Oltroto or also spelt as Oltoroto is a Tanzanian administrative ward located in Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region. Oltoroto means "a place to collect chalk" in Maasai language. The ward is bordered by Ilkiding'a to the north, Sokon II to the east, Moivo to the south and finally Olorieni and Kiranyi wards to the west. The ward is home to plateau mountain called Oldonyo Sapuk and on the east of the ward is Kivesi Hill at 1,897 meters tall. The ward covers an area of 11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,699 m (5,574 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 15,451
Elerai is an administrative ward in Arusha District, Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is one of 19 urban administrative wards in the municipality. The ward is bordered by Olasiti ward to the west, Kiranyi ward to the north, Ngarenaro ward to the east, Sombetini to the south and, a tiny portion of Unga L.T.D ward to the southeast. The ward covers an area of 3.746 km2 and ranks number eleven in the area in Arusha city. The ward is home to the national National College of Tourism, the African Court and Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)'s national headquarters, also the Arusha Modern school. The school's famous alumna is Tanzanian recording artist, Vanessa Mdee, who received secondary education there. According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 40,749.
Kati is an administrative ward in the Arusha City Council of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Kati means "center" in Swahili language. Kati is one of 25 urban administrative wards in the City. The ward is bordered by Levolosi ward to the west, Kaloleni ward to the north, Sekei ward to the northeast, Themi ward to the southeast, Daraja Mbili to the south and, Unga L.T.D ward to the southwest. The ward covers an area of 0.580 km2 (0.224 sq mi) and is the smallest ward in Arusha city.
Levolosi is an administrative ward in the Arusha District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Levolosi means "middle" in the Maasai language word olevolos. Levolosi is one of 19 urban administrative wards in the municipality. The ward is bordered by Ngarenaro ward to the west, Kaloleni ward to the northeast, Kati ward to the southeast and, Unga L.T.D ward to the south. The ward covers an area of 1.148 square kilometers. The ward is home to some one of the largest hospitals, markets and transportation hubs in the city. Levolosi is home to the Levolosi cemetery, one of the oldest in the city located next to Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 8,838.
Ngarenaro is an administrative ward located in the Arusha City Council of Arusha Region in Tanzania. The ward gets its name from the Ngarenaro River, which runs on the eastern border with Levolosi ward. the word Ngarenaro is a Swahilization of the Masai word Engarenarok, meaning "Black River".
Sekei is an administrative ward and district capital located in the Arusha City Council of Arusha Region in Tanzania. The ward is bordered by Kaloleni ward to the west, Sokon II ward to the north, Kimandolu ward to the east, Themi to the south and, a tiny portion of Kati ward to the southeast. The name sekei comes from the Masai word seki which is a type of tree that grew there before settlement. Sekei ward was officially established in 1969 and is the location of the headquarters of Arusha City Council.
Sombetini is one of the 19 administrative wards of the Arusha City Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is bordered by Elerai ward to the north, Unga Limited and Sokon I wards to the east. The wards of Olasiti and Terrat are located in to west and south respectively. The ward covers an area of 5.173 km2 (1.997 sq mi), According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 48,268.
Themi is an administrative ward in the Arusha District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is home to Themi Hill which is 1,457 meters tall. The ward also gets its name from the hill and river which runs on its western border. Themi ward is bordered by Kati and Sekei wards to the north. Kimandolu, Moshono, Olorien wards border the ward to the east. To the south is Engutoto and Lemara wards. Lastly, to the west Themi ward is bordered by Daraja Mbili ward. The ward covers an area of 6.200 km2 (2.394 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,325 m (4,347 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 9,458
Arusha District or Arusha District Council is one of the seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by Longido District, to the east by Meru District, to the south by Kilimanjaro Region, and to the west by Monduli District. the district surrounds Arusha City on all three sides. The district covers an area of 1,547.6 km2 (597.5 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Guadeloupe. The district capital is located in Sokon II. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Arusha District was 323,198.
Olmotonyi is a village and an administrative ward in the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 18,560.
Sambasha is a village and an administrative ward in the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 9,484.
Sokon II is one of the 27 administrative wards of the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The name Sokon comes from the Swahili word for market, sokoni. The ward shares a similar name with another ward located in Arusha Urban District called Sokon I and the former is one of 27 rural administrative wards in the district as of 2012. Sokon II ward is bordered by Oltoroto and Moivo ward in the west, Ilkiding'a ward to the north, Bangata ward to the east. On the southern border Sokon II is bordered by Baraa, Kimandolu and Sekei wards. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 32,073. Thus, Sokon II is the most populous ward in Arusha District. Also the ward headquarters are Oldadai village. In addition, the Arusha District Administration building is located in Sokon II ward.
Olasiti is an administrative ward in the Arusha City Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 36,361.
Terrat is an administrative ward in the Arusha Urban District located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Not to be confused with Terrat ward in Simanjiro, Manyara region. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 21,790.
Mussa is an administrative ward in the Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 71.60 km2 (27.64 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,571 m (5,154 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 11,836.
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