Biharamulo

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Biharamulo
Town
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CountryTanzania
RegionKagera Region
DistrictBiharamulo District
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
24,573
Time zoneGMT + 3
Area code028
ClimateAw
Websitewww.kagera.go.tz

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

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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

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Trunk road T4 from Mwanza to Bukoba passes by the town and trunk road T9 to Kigoma Region start in Biharamulo.[2]

Population

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According to the 2012 national census the population of Biharamulo town - 'Biharamulo Mjini' ward - is 24,573.[3]

Politics

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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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Climate data for Biharamulo
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References

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  • File:Wikivoyage-Logo-v3-icon.svg Biharamulo travel guide from Wikivoyage