Holili Holili | |
|---|---|
  Holili Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 03°22′49″S37°38′28″E / 3.38028°S 37.64111°E Coordinates: 03°22′49″S37°38′28″E / 3.38028°S 37.64111°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kilimanjaro Region |
| District | Rombo District |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time ) |
Holili, is a town in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, in northeastern Tanzania, at the border with Kenya.
The town is located approximately 41 kilometres (25 mi), by road, east of Moshi, [1] the nearest large town on the Arusha–Holili–Taveta–Voi Road. The coordinates of the town are: 3°22'49.0"S, 37°38'28.0"E (Latitude:-3.380269; Longitude:37.641117). [2]
The town sits at the International border with Kenya, across from the town of Taveta, Kenya. The Holili/Taveta customs and immigration post is a One Stop Border Post. [3]
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