Biharamulo
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Kagera Region |
| District | Biharamulo District |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 24,573 |
| Time zone | GMT + 3 |
| Area code | 028 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | www |
Biharamulo is a town in northwestern Tanzania. It is the district headquarter of Biharamulo District. Biharamulo used to be a German administrative centre in colonial times. Biharamulo Forest Reserve is located north of the town.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The town was the administrative centre of German East Africa during the late 19th century until World War I. Since then it has remained part of the Biharamulo District.
Transport
[edit | edit source]Trunk road T4 from Mwanza to Bukoba passes by the town and trunk road T9 to Kigoma Region start in Biharamulo.[2]
Population
[edit | edit source]According to the 2012 national census the population of Biharamulo town - 'Biharamulo Mjini' ward - is 24,573.[3]
Politics
[edit | edit source]Biharamulo has a unique political trend whereby it is difficult for a member of Parliament to save to natural retirement. Previously Biharamulo included Chato division before Chato was upgraded to a district. Members of Parliament for Biharamulo include Chief Stanslaus Rugaba Kasusura (1965 - 1985); Phares Kashemeza Kabuye (1985 - 1995, 2005 - 2009); Anatory Kasazi Choya (1995 - 2005); Oscar Rwegasira Mukasa (2009 - 2010, 2015 - 2020); Anthony Gervas Mbasa (2010 - 2015); Ezra John Chilewesa (from 2020...)
Climate
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References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- File:Wikivoyage-Logo-v3-icon.svg Biharamulo travel guide from Wikivoyage
