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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] AdministrationThe postal code for Ngamiani Kaskazini Ward is 21202.[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
GovernmentThe 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:
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] DemographicsLike much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.[7] Education and healthEducationThe ward is home to these educational institutions:[8]
HealthcareThe ward is home to the following health institutions:[9]
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