Karagwe is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Uganda, to the east by the Bukoba Rural District, to the southeast by the Muleba District, to the south by the Ngara District and to the west by Republic of Rwanda, from which it is divided by the River Kagera. Small lakes such as the Ikimba, Burigi, Rushwa, and Rwakajunju provide fishing opportunities for residents of the Karagwe District. The district covers and area of 5,134 square kilometres (1,982 sq mi).[1][2]
The present day Karagwe district in Tanzania, was part of a greater kingdom called the Karagwe Kingdom. The Karagwe kingdom was part of the many Great Lakes Kingdoms, in East Africa. Like many other Great Lakes kingdoms, the Karagwe people, known as Abanyambo, claim inheritance from the ancient Kitara empire, ruled by a dynasty known as the Bachwezi.
The first indigenous leader of Karagwe kingdom before the coming of Ruhinda's generation was Nono Marinja (Nono ya Marinja). This indigenous leader was from one of Nyambo clans "Abasiita". His clan was therefore the ruling clan before Hamtik's arrival in this centralized state in the interlacustrine region.[2]
The Karagwe kingdom reached its apex during the 19th century. Archaeological evidence suggests that growth occurred during the early part of the 1800s. King Ndagara came to power around 1820 and ruled until 1853, at which time he was replaced by Rumanyika. The area has strong linguistic and historical ties to the Bugandan states to the north and to central African symbolic forms.[3]
Near the end of the 18th century, Karagwe's prosperity became well known and traders came to barter salt, pepper, oranges, copper, and millet for local goods. Around 1800, beans and cooking bananas were introduced from Uganda. Early in the 1840s, Arabs arrived and trade flourished, especially the slave trade. The cowrie was introduced as hard currency and many new crops were introduced (e.g. sweet banana, tomatoes, maize, cassava, pawpaw, vegetables and citrus fruits).
Throughout the 1890s, Karagwe was ravaged by local wars, epidemics, and pests. The outbreak of rinderpest and smallpox reduced human and livestock population. Tribal wars were eventually settled by the German authorities in Bukoba). Around 1900, commercial coffee growing was introduced by the Germans, which was further developed under British rule. Coffee production was mainly sold in Great Britain. In 1935, coffee processing industries in Bukoba were established by the Indians. During and after the Second World War, the first farmer associations were established and many farmers migrated from Bukoba to Karagwe. During the late 1990s, 165,000 refugees from Rwanda were divided over five camps in the Karagwe District. Other agricultural products that are at its peak are NANASI from Kagutu village, Chanika village, and other places though in a small scale.
DemographicsEdit
There are many sub-groups but the main tribe in Karagwe is Nyambo, who call themselves Abanyambo. They can also be referred to as Wanyambo and they speak Kinyambo.
According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Karagwe District was 332,020, from 424,287 in 2002, and 284,137 in 1988, with a population density of 64.67 inhabitants per square kilometre (167.5/sq mi).[4][5][1]
WardsEdit
Karagwe District is administratively divided into more than 20 wards, these include:
Bugene
Bweranyange
Igurwa
Ihanda
Ihembe
Kanoni
Kayanga
Kibondo
Kihanga
Kamagambo
Kiruruma
Kituntu
Ndama
Nyabiyonza
Nyaishozi
Nyakahanga
Nyakakika
Nyakabanga
Nyakasimbi
Rugu
TransportationEdit
To get to the Karagwe region the easiest way is taking a bus. To get around use dalla-dallas (small buses) or piki-pikis (motorbikes)
ReferencesEdit
^ ab"Kagera Region in Tanzania". City Population. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
^ ab"Karagwe leaders". Mkoa wa Kagera (in Swahili). Bukoba, Tanzania: Ofisi ya Mkuu wa Mkoa Kagera. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
^. Archived from the original on 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Karagwe District news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Karagwe is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania It is bordered to the north by Uganda to the east by the Bukoba Rural District to the southeast by the Muleba District to the south by the Ngara District and to the west by Republic of Rwanda from which it is divided by the River Kagera Small lakes such as the Ikimba Burigi Rushwa and Rwakajunju provide fishing opportunities for residents of the Karagwe District The district covers and area of 5 134 square kilometres 1 982 sq mi 1 2 Karagwe DistrictDistrictThe Karagwe District Karagwe District of Kagera RegionCoordinates 1 30 07 S 30 59 24 E 1 5020 S 30 9900 E 1 5020 30 9900Country TanzaniaZoneLakeArea Total5 134 km2 1 982 sq mi Population 2012 Total332 020 Density65 km2 170 sq mi Time zoneUTC 3 EAT Area code028WebsiteRegional website Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 2 1 Wards 3 Transportation 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed July 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message The present day Karagwe district in Tanzania was part of a greater kingdom called the Karagwe Kingdom The Karagwe kingdom was part of the many Great Lakes Kingdoms in East Africa Like many other Great Lakes kingdoms the Karagwe people known as Abanyambo claim inheritance from the ancient Kitara empire ruled by a dynasty known as the Bachwezi The first indigenous leader of Karagwe kingdom before the coming of Ruhinda s generation was Nono Marinja Nono ya Marinja This indigenous leader was from one of Nyambo clans Abasiita His clan was therefore the ruling clan before Hamtik s arrival in this centralized state in the interlacustrine region 2 The Karagwe kingdom reached its apex during the 19th century Archaeological evidence suggests that growth occurred during the early part of the 1800s King Ndagara came to power around 1820 and ruled until 1853 at which time he was replaced by Rumanyika The area has strong linguistic and historical ties to the Bugandan states to the north and to central African symbolic forms 3 Near the end of the 18th century Karagwe s prosperity became well known and traders came to barter salt pepper oranges copper and millet for local goods Around 1800 beans and cooking bananas were introduced from Uganda Early in the 1840s Arabs arrived and trade flourished especially the slave trade The cowrie was introduced as hard currency and many new crops were introduced e g sweet banana tomatoes maize cassava pawpaw vegetables and citrus fruits Throughout the 1890s Karagwe was ravaged by local wars epidemics and pests The outbreak of rinderpest and smallpox reduced human and livestock population Tribal wars were eventually settled by the German authorities in Bukoba Around 1900 commercial coffee growing was introduced by the Germans which was further developed under British rule Coffee production was mainly sold in Great Britain In 1935 coffee processing industries in Bukoba were established by the Indians During and after the Second World War the first farmer associations were established and many farmers migrated from Bukoba to Karagwe During the late 1990s 165 000 refugees from Rwanda were divided over five camps in the Karagwe District Other agricultural products that are at its peak are NANASI from Kagutu village Chanika village and other places though in a small scale Demographics EditThere are many sub groups but the main tribe in Karagwe is Nyambo who call themselves Abanyambo They can also be referred to as Wanyambo and they speak Kinyambo According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census the population of Karagwe District was 332 020 from 424 287 in 2002 and 284 137 in 1988 with a population density of 64 67 inhabitants per square kilometre 167 5 sq mi 4 5 1 Wards Edit Karagwe District is administratively divided into more than 20 wards these include Bugene Bweranyange Igurwa Ihanda Ihembe Kanoni Kayanga Kibondo Kihanga Kamagambo Kiruruma Kituntu Ndama Nyabiyonza Nyaishozi Nyakahanga Nyakakika Nyakabanga Nyakasimbi RuguTransportation EditTo get to the Karagwe region the easiest way is taking a bus To get around use dalla dallas small buses or piki pikis motorbikes References Edit a b Kagera Region in Tanzania City Population Retrieved 2 July 2022 a b Karagwe leaders Mkoa wa Kagera in Swahili Bukoba Tanzania Ofisi ya Mkuu wa Mkoa Kagera Retrieved 2 July 2022 Karagwe People Archived from the original on 2011 01 07 Retrieved 2011 01 10 2002 Census Analytical Report Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics in Swahili Dodoma Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics Tanzania p 17 Retrieved 2 July 2022 Tanzania National Census 2012 National Bureau of Statistics Dodoma Tanzania March 2013 p 164 Retrieved 1 July 2022 External links EditKaragwe District page at United Republic of Tanzania Gateway Karagwe Diocese 1 30 07 S 30 59 24 E 1 5020 S 30 9900 E 1 5020 30 9900 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Karagwe District amp oldid 1165207340, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
