Ngamiani Kaskazini

Ngamiani Kaskazini (Ngamiani Kaskazini, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Usagara and Central form the eastern and northern borders of the ward, respectively. Ngamiani Kati is to the south, and Majengo lies to the west. The ward covers an area of 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 10 m (33 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,910.[3]

Ngamiani Kaskazini
Kata ya Ngamiani Kaskazini (Swahili)
Ward of Tanga City Council
From top to bottom:
Street in Ngamiani Kaskazini & Swahili house in Ngamiani Kaskazini ward
Coordinates: 5°4′0.012″S 39°6′14.04″E
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictTanga City Council
Area
 • Total0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total3,910
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • AncestralDigo & Segeju
Tanzanian Postal Code
21104

Administration

The postal code for Ngamiani Kaskazini Ward is 21202.[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Ngamiani Kaskazini Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[5] The ward has the following administration offices:

  • Ngamiani Kaskazini Police Station
  • Ngamiani Kaskazini Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
  • Ngamiani Kaskazini Tribunal (Baraza La Kata) is a Department inside Ward Government Office

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.[6]

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.[7]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:[8]

  • Jabir Bin Zaid Primary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:[9]

  • Al-Mohlem Health Center

References
  1. "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. "Ngamiani Kaskazini Elevation".
  3. "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  4. "Ngamiani Kaskazini Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  5. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  8. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  9. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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