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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Esilalei

Esilalei is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is composed of three villages, namely Esilalei, Losirwa and Oltukai. The ward covers an area of 496 square kilometres (192 sq mi) at an average altitude of 986 metres (3,235 ft).

Esilalei has experienced an exceptionally high population growth from 7,824 in 2002 to 29,020 in 2022.


The current Esilalei ward councilor is Mr. Lemia Murani (2020–Present).

Every Sunday there's a market day at Oltukai village. However, the villages of Esilalei and Losirwa both conduct their market day every Thursday. In these markets, the villagers are able to purchase all their necessities, including clothing, food, and livestock.

References

  1. ^ "Esilalei Rural Ward in Northern Tanzania". City Population. City Population. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  2. ^ Arnett, Daniel. "Topographic Map of Esilalei, Monduli, Tanzania". Elevation Map. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  3. ^ 2012 Population and Housing Census - Population Distribution by Administrative Areas (PDF) (Report). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: National Bureau of Statistics. 1 March 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  4. ^ 2002 Population and Housing Census General Report (Report). Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: National Bureau of Statistics. 1 August 2002. Archived from the original on 17 June 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2008.