Mzingani (Kata ya Mzingani , in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Central ward encircles the ward on its northern side. The Pemba Channel is located to the east. Tangasisi forms the southern boundary of the ward. Mabawa, Makorora, and Usagara wards are to the west.
The ward covers an area of 8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 7 m (23 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 29,041.[3]
Administration
The postal code for Mzingani Ward is 21102.[4]
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
Bondeni
Majengo Mpaya
Mbolea
Msikitini
Muheza
Mzingani
Sahare
Suji
Government
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Mzingani 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:
Mzingani Police Station
Mzingani Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
Mzingani 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]
Mzingani Primary School
Mnazi Mmjoa Primary School
Sahare Secondary School
Kihere Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[9]
