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Town in Tanga Region, Tanzania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lushoto is a town in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It is the capital of Lushoto District, Tanga Region. The 2012 national census estimated the population of Lushoto ward at 28,190.[2]
Lushoto | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 04°47′34″S 38°17′28″E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Tanga Region |
District | Lushoto District |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 34,000 |
Time zone | GMT + 3 |
The Irente School for the Blind Girls is located in Lushoto, built by the Lutheran Church in 1963.[3]
During German colonial rule, Lushoto was known as Wilhelmstal (William's Valley) and was named after Emperor Wilhelm II. The German politician, Kai-Uwe von Hassel was born here in 1913.
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