Kilomeni


Kilomeni is a ward in the Mwanga District of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania and is situated in the Pare Mountains. Kilomeni is home to a Roman Catholic parish, a secondary school, and a primary school. According to the 2012 census, the population of the ward was 4,467. The local people of kilomeni are The Pare.

Economy

The economy of Kilomeni and the surrounding area is based on subsistence farming; coffee, bananas, and maize are the main crops.

LOCAL FOOD

MAKANDE is the main dish for pare people, Makande is combining maize with beans. Both are soaked overnight and then cooked until soft.