Karatu Kata ya Karatu (Swahili) | |
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.jpg) .jpg)  From top to bottom: Karatu scene, Coffee processing in Karatu & Lutheran Hospital Karatu | |
| Nickname: The safari junction | |
  Karatu | |
| Coordinates:3°20′43.44″S35°40′10.92″E / 3.3454000°S 35.6697000°E /-3.3454000; 35.6697000 | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Arusha Region |
| District | Karatu District |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.643 km2 (1.020 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 26,617[1] |
| Demonym | Karatuan |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Ancestral | Hadza,Datooga &Iraqw |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 23601 |
Karatu orKaratu Town (Kata na Mji wa Karatu inSwahili) is an administrative ward and district capital located in theKaratu District of theArusha Region ofTanzania. The ward town is bordered on its north side byGanako ward, to the east byRhotia ward, to the south byEndamarariek ward, and to the west byQurus ward. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 26,617.[1]Karatu ward is the most populous ward in Karatu district and is the capital of Karatu District.
Karatu is a small town in the Arusha District, excellently positioned on the borders ofLake Manyara National Park andNgorongoro Crater, giving it the nickname 'Safari Junction'. It is frequently utilized as a quick stopover in between safari expeditions or as a less expensive lodging alternative than staying on the rim of the Crater and within Lake Manyara National Park.[2]
The Karatu Market - On the 7th and 25th of each month, local sellers will gather in Karatu for a large market, giving you the opportunity to admire finely created things, purchase souvenirs, and practice your haggling abilities. The market on the 25th is a little smaller, but if none of these dates work for you, there is a daily small market in the town center.[3]
TheIraqw, a primarily Christian people, are the dominant tribe of Karatu. Their language is linguistically distinct because it originated inEthiopia. They are farmers who gain from selling cultural artifacts such as pottery to tourists going to and from theNgorongoro Conservation Area.[4]
The postal code for Karatu Ward is23601.[5] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoodss:
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Karatu Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[6] The ward has the following administration offices:
In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.[7]
The home to these educational institutions:
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]
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