Lushoto
Town in Tanga Region, Tanzania
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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]
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Lushoto | |
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An aerial view of Lushoto. | |
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| 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]
History
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.