Genge, Muheza

Genge Kata ya Genge (Swahili)
Ward of Muheza District
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Coordinates: 5°10′49.08″S 38°48′11.88″E
Country	Tanzania
Region	Tanga Region
District	Muheza District
Area
• Total	5.4 km^2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population  (2012)
• Total	6,521
Ethnic groups
• Settler	Swahili
• Ancestral	Bondei
Tanzanian Postal Code	21402

Genge (Kata ya Genge, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward is part of the Muheza urban area. Tanganyika forms the northern boundary of the ward. East of this area is Lusanga. Kilulu is to the south. Majengo ward is located to the west. The ward covers an area of 5.4 km^2 (2.1 sq mi),.[1] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,521.[2]

Administration

The postal code for Genge Ward is 21402.[3] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

Genge Genge Mpya Genge Mzee

Michungwani National Housing

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Genge Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[4] The ward has the following administration offices:

• Genge Police Station
• Genge Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
• Genge 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.[5]

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Bondei people.[6]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:[7]

• Kilulu Primary School
• Chogowe Primary School
• Chief Mangenya Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]

• Genge Health Center

References

1. "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
2. "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
3. "Genge Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
4. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
5. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
6. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
7. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
8. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.