Biharamulo used to be a German administrative centre in colonial times.

[1] The town was the administrative centre of German East Africa during the late 19th century until World War I.

[2] According to the 2012 national census the population of Biharamulo town - 'Biharamulo Mjini' ward - is 24,573.

[3] Biharamulo has a unique political trend whereby it is difficult for a member of Parliament to save to natural retirement.

Members of Parliament for Biharamulo include Chief Stanslaus Rugaba Kasusura (1965 - 1985); Phares Kashemeza Kabuye (1985 - 1995, 2005 - 2009); Anatory Kasazi Choya (1995 - 2005); Oscar Rwegasira Mukasa (2009 - 2010, 2015 - 2020); Anthony Gervas Mbasa (2010 - 2015); Ezra John Chilewesa (from 2020...)