Lushoto
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Town
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An aerial view of Lushoto.
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| Coordinates: 04°47′34″S 38°17′28″E / 4.79278°S 38.29111°E / -4.79278; 38.29111 | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Tanga Region |
| District | Lushoto District |
| Population
(2022 census)[1]
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| • Total | 34,000 |
| Time zone | GMT + 3 |
Lushoto is a town in the Usambara MountainsofTanzania. It is the capital of Lushoto District, Tanga Region. The 2012 national census estimated the population of Lushoto ward at 28,190.[2]
The Irente School for the Blind Girls is located in Lushoto, built by the Lutheran Church in 1963.[3]
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.
