Kilimanjaro, Tanzania · Africa
Makanya sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hedaru.
Makanya is a town located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. With a population of 9,505, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Makanya sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Makanya to your route.
Suji is a small village in the Pare Mountains, in the Kilimanjaro region of north-eastern Tanzania. According to the 2002 census, the village has a population of around 8,072 (Male: 3,974, Female: 4,098). The latest census conducted in 2022 shows that there is an about 50% decline in population. Both sexes (4,681);Read more
Male (2,285); Female (2,396).
The majority of the villagers are of the Pare tribe (legend holds that they moved up the mountains as a security measure in a similar way other villages built forts. Their main antagonists were Maasai warriors who they call 'Kwavi'. The village is situated approximately 20 km from Makanya, a town on the main Dar es Salaam - Moshi road. In terms of religion, the majority of the residents are Seventh Day Adventists.
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Makanya is located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -4.3667 latitude, 37.8333 longitude.
Makanya has a population of approximately 9,505 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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