Karatu District, Administrative district in Arusha Region, Tanzania
Karatu District spans 3,207 square kilometers between Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, and the Ngorongoro Crater rim in northern Tanzania.
The district became an administrative council in 1997 and received official registration in 2000 following the general election in Tanzania.
The district population includes Iraqw people as the main ethnic group, along with Datooga communities and Hadza hunter-gatherers residing in different areas.
The district contains 713 kilometers of roads, including 52 kilometers of tarmac roads, connecting Karatu town to major centers like Arusha and Mwanza.
Northern Karatu receives 1000mm of annual rainfall due to volcanic soil and streams, while the Eyasi basin gets only 300mm, creating distinct agricultural zones.
Location: Arusha Region
GPS coordinates: -3.33333,35.66667
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:08
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