Kilomeni | |
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Coordinates: 3°46′S37°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").
The economy of Kilomeni and the surrounding area is based on subsistence farming; coffee, bananas, and maize are the main crops. [1]
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]
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Coordinates: 3°46′S37°39′E / 3.767°S 37.650°E