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OldMoshi
Oldmoshi is an area which comprises eight villages and is located along the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi District. The villages are Kidia, Tsuduni, Mahoma, Kikarara, Mdawi, Mowo, Shia and Sango. According to 2012 census statistics Oldmoshi have population of 17,628 people and is dominated by chagga tribe.

History of Oldmoshi
. Oldmoshi was ruled by Mangi (chief) Meli, the great 19th century Chagga chief who became one of the most important chiefs. Due to his Ideology and fighting against colonial rule he was hanged to death by Germans regime. It is called Oldmoshi because the headquarters of German administrative district of Moshi was in this palace until the railway line reached the present day Moshi in 1911, this is when Germany moved their headquarter to current Moshi town. There after this place became known as Oldmoshi until to date.

Economical activities
People of Oldmoshi produce banana and maize for food while coffee is produced as cash crop. Due to climatic changes, low price and diseases many people of Oldmoshi are no longer participating in coffee production. People of Oldmoshi also keeps cattle in sedentary way. Scarcity of enough land for grazing, and for other economic activities is a challenge in Oldmoshi. This scarcity is the major cause of movement of people to other areas in Tanzania. This is why chagga from this area are well known in business activities.

Attractions
When somebody is in Old Moshi he/she can enjoy the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro, taking Photos as if he/she is beside the mountain. Oldmoshi road is believed to be the shortest route to mount Kilimanjaro although is not accessible during the rain seasons. In Oldmoshi there is remains of Germany buildings which are being used as district court, and beside this buildings there is a big tree which is believed to be used to hang those who were found traitors during Germany rule including Mangi Meli. In Old Moshi also there is waterfall which is known as Mamori waterfall, it is a nice place to visit to see water falling from springs. In Oldmoshi you can enjoy hospitality and generosity of Chagga and have a good local drinks especially Mbege.

Reference
Report of 2012 Population and Housing Census. National Bureau of Statistics Ministry of Finance Dar es Salaam.