Monduli
Encyclopedia
Monduli is one of the five districts of the Arusha Region
of Tanzania
. These include, Monduli, Ngorongoro, Karatu
, Arumeru
, and Arusha
. It is located in the northeastern section of the country. It is bordered to the north by Kenya
, to the east by the Kilimanjaro Region
and Arumeru District, to the south by the Manyara Region
and to the west by the Ngorongoro and Karatu Districts. The capital of this area is Monduli. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Monduli District was 185,237.
. There was a wealthy Maasai ancestor with the name of Monduli, who lived in the area during the times of German colonization. The Germans colonized Tanzania in 1880s. They brought European education with them, teaching the areas of science, math, engineering, and even German. Tanzania gained their independence in December 9, 1961, under the leadership of President Julius Nyerere
.
and Mt. Meru. The Monduli Mountains run through the area. The area contains plain land, rainforest, and mountains. The famous volcano Oldoinyo Lengai, Maasai for Mountain God, resides among the Monduli Mountains. This volcano holds a special place in the hearts of the local Maasai and is a stunning geographic landmark.
, Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro, Serengeti
, and the Ngorongoro Crater. These other attractions help promote the Monduli region and assist in bringing people to the area.
and Maasai. The main portion of people in the region are farmers and live in huts made of mud. They are a friendly people and live peacefully alongside one another. The women do most of the caring for children and farming, while the men and adolescents roam the fields with the livestock during the day. Maasai dance is a large part of the area and its people. The men of the area tend to have more control in the family life. The area contains about 4.6 million animals, majority of which is livestock.
s, to elephant
s, to wild boars. The insects of the area are also very abundant.
and Yellow Fever
. Majority of the diseases are carried by mosquitos, which makes it hard to avoid. However, due to the higher altitude of the area, mosquitoes are not as common. Monduli has one hospital, one health centre, and 22 dispensaries.
Arusha Region
Arusha is one of Tanzania's 26 administrative regions. The regional capital and largest city is Arusha. Other towns include Monduli, just west of Arusha, Longido and Loliondo to the north, Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu to the west and Usa River to the east...
of Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. These include, Monduli, Ngorongoro, Karatu
Karatu
Karatu is one of the five districts in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is bordered by the Ngorongoro District to the north, the Shinyanga Region to the west, the Monduli District to the east, and the Manyara Region to the south and southeast....
, Arumeru
Arumeru
Arumeru is one of the five districts in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north and west by the Monduli District, to the east by the Kilimanjaro Region and to the south by the Arusha District and the Monduli District....
, and Arusha
Arusha
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania. It is the capital of the Arusha Region, which claims a population of 1,288,088, including 281,608 for the Arusha District . Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks...
. It is located in the northeastern section of the country. It is bordered to the north by Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, to the east by the Kilimanjaro Region
Kilimanjaro Region
Kilimanjaro is one of the 26 regions in Tanzania. The capital of the region is Moshi. Kilimanjaro region is home to Mount Kilimanjaro.Kilimanjaro Region is bordered to the North and East by Kenya, to the South by the Tanga Region, to the Southwest by the Manyara Region, and to the West by the...
and Arumeru District, to the south by the Manyara Region
Manyara Region
Manyara is one of the 26 Regions of Tanzania. Babati serves as the Region's capital. In its northern part is Lake Manyara. It is bordered to the north by the Arusha Region, to the northeast by the Kilimanjaro Region, to the east by the Tanga Region, to the south by the Dodoma Region, to the...
and to the west by the Ngorongoro and Karatu Districts. The capital of this area is Monduli. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of the Monduli District was 185,237.
History
The word Monduli was originated in the ward Monduli JuuMonduli Juu
Monduli Juu is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 11,264....
. There was a wealthy Maasai ancestor with the name of Monduli, who lived in the area during the times of German colonization. The Germans colonized Tanzania in 1880s. They brought European education with them, teaching the areas of science, math, engineering, and even German. Tanzania gained their independence in December 9, 1961, under the leadership of President Julius Nyerere
Julius Nyerere
Julius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian politician who served as the first President of Tanzania and previously Tanganyika, from the country's founding in 1961 until his retirement in 1985....
.
Wards
The Monduli District is administratively divided into 20 wards:- EngarenaiborEngarenaiborEngarenaibor is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 10,955....
- Engaruka
- EngutotoEngutotoEngutoto is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 6,829....
- EsilaleiEsilaleiEsilalei is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 7,824....
- Gelai LumbwaGelai LumbwaGelai Lumbwa is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 4,219....
- Gelai MeirugoiGelai MeirugoiGelai Meirugoi is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 5,423....
- KitumbeineKitumbeineKitumbeine is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 13,629.-References:...
- LolkisaleLolkisaleLolkisale is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 10,179.-References:...
- LongidoLongidoLongido is a small village north of Arusha in Tanzania and south of the town of Namanga, on the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is primarily Maasai but includes other East African tribes as well....
- MakuyuniMakuyuniMakuyuni is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 12,267....
- Matale
- Moita
- Monduli JuuMonduli JuuMonduli Juu is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 11,264....
- Monduli MjiniMonduli MjiniMonduli Mjini is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 5,153....
- Mto wa MbuMto wa MbuMto wa Mbu, is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 16,068. The name Mto wa Mbu means "River of Mosquitoes".-References:...
(English meaning: Mosquito River) - NamangaNamanga (Tanzanian ward)Namanga is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 10,904.-References:...
- Ol-mologOl-mologOl-molog is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 12,209.-References:...
- SelelaSelelaSelela is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 5,102....
- SepekoSepekoSepeko is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 21,774....
- Tingatinga
Geography
The Monduli District is near the city of ArushaArusha
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania. It is the capital of the Arusha Region, which claims a population of 1,288,088, including 281,608 for the Arusha District . Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks...
and Mt. Meru. The Monduli Mountains run through the area. The area contains plain land, rainforest, and mountains. The famous volcano Oldoinyo Lengai, Maasai for Mountain God, resides among the Monduli Mountains. This volcano holds a special place in the hearts of the local Maasai and is a stunning geographic landmark.
Tourism
The Monduli District is an extremely popular tourist spot. One is able to wander the hills and plains, while observing the wildlife. People often visit the area in order to witness first hand how the local people, the Maasai, live. They have the opportunity to hike with a Maasai villager and stay in a Maasai boma. The Red Market is a small market held every Sunday in the village of Monduli Juu. In the market the villagers are able to purchase all their necessities, including clothing, food, and livestock. Local tourist attractions include include Lake ManyaraLake Manyara
Lake Manyara is a shallow lake in the Natron-Manyara-Balangida branch of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania. Said by Ernest Hemingway to be the "loveliest [lake] .....
, Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro, Serengeti
Serengeti
The Serengeti ecosystem is a geographical region in Africa. It is located in north Tanzania and extends to south-western Kenya between latitudes 1 and 3 S and longitudes 34 and 36 E. It spans some ....
, and the Ngorongoro Crater. These other attractions help promote the Monduli region and assist in bringing people to the area.
People
The people that reside in the Monduli District are the Maasai people. They are a nomadic people who shepherd sheep and cows. The main languages are SwahiliSwahili language
Swahili or Kiswahili is a Bantu language spoken by various ethnic groups that inhabit several large stretches of the Mozambique Channel coastline from northern Kenya to northern Mozambique, including the Comoro Islands. It is also spoken by ethnic minority groups in Somalia...
and Maasai. The main portion of people in the region are farmers and live in huts made of mud. They are a friendly people and live peacefully alongside one another. The women do most of the caring for children and farming, while the men and adolescents roam the fields with the livestock during the day. Maasai dance is a large part of the area and its people. The men of the area tend to have more control in the family life. The area contains about 4.6 million animals, majority of which is livestock.
Economy
The presiding factor of the Economy of the area is agriculture, it accounts for 45% of the GDP. This includes both commercial and peasantry farms. The second biggest part of the economy is Tourism, which accounts for about 20% of the regions GDP. In 2007 the regions GDP accounted for approximately 4.5% of the countries GDP.Education
Monduli town, located in Monduli district, is an educational center for surrounding regions. Moringe Sokoine, Engutoto and Manyara Secondary Schools are located there, as is the Monduli Teachers' College and the Maasae Girls' Advanced Lutheran Secondary School. Also in the district is the Tanzania People's Defence Force Tanzania Military Academy. Education is important and it has been a problem educating all the children, due to the fact many of them work with their family in the fields herding the families livestock.Wildlife
There is a variety of wildlife among the Monduli region. These animals range from hyenaHyena
Hyenas or Hyaenas are the animals of the family Hyaenidae of suborder feliforms of the Carnivora. It is the fourth smallest biological family in the Carnivora , and one of the smallest in the mammalia...
s, to elephant
Elephant
Elephants are large land mammals in two extant genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta, with the third genus Mammuthus extinct...
s, to wild boars. The insects of the area are also very abundant.
Health
Disease in this area is a problem. People suffer from various diseases, such as MalariaMalaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by eukaryotic protists of the genus Plasmodium. The disease results from the multiplication of Plasmodium parasites within red blood cells, causing symptoms that typically include fever and headache, in severe cases...
and Yellow Fever
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease. The virus is a 40 to 50 nm enveloped RNA virus with positive sense of the Flaviviridae family....
. Majority of the diseases are carried by mosquitos, which makes it hard to avoid. However, due to the higher altitude of the area, mosquitoes are not as common. Monduli has one hospital, one health centre, and 22 dispensaries.