Mji Mpya | |
|---|---|
| Kata ya Mji Mpya | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Kilimanjaro Region |
| District | Moshi Urban |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 15,293 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mji Mpya is a ward in the Moshi Urban district of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. Its population according to the 2012 census was 15,293. [1] Its name means "new town" in English.
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