Kibosho Kati | |
|---|---|
Town and ward | |
  Kibosho Kati Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 3°10′46″S37°19′18″E / 3.17944°S 37.32167°E Coordinates: 3°10′46″S37°19′18″E / 3.17944°S 37.32167°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kilimanjaro Region |
| District | Moshi Rural |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 10,258 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kibosho Kati is a town and ward in the Moshi Rural district of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. Its population according to the 2012 census was 10,258. [1]
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