Mnyenzani Explained

Mnyenzani
Nickname:Mkinga's sisal capital
Settlement Type:Ward of Mkinga District
Pushpin Map:Tanzania
Coordinates:-5.0272°N 39.9016°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Tanga Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mkinga District
Established Title:Ward
Seat Type:Headquarters
Area Total Km2:31.4
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:3,604
Postal Code Type:Tanzanian Postal Code
Postal Code:21503
Demographics Type1:Ethnic groups
Demographics1 Title1:Settler
Demographics1 Info1:Swahili
Demographics1 Title2:Ancestral
Demographics1 Info2:Digo people

Mnyenzani (Kata ya Mnyenzani, in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. Its north and east boundaries are formed by Mapatano and Gombero ward. The ward's eastern border is formed by the wards of Moa and Manza. To the south are the Tanga CC ward of Kiomoni and Muheza ward of Pande Darajani. The final ward to the west is Mhinduro ward. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 3,604 [1]

Administration

The postal code for Mnyenzani Ward is 21503.[2] 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 Mnyenzani Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[3] 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.[4]

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people.[5]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:[6]

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census 2012. 15 Aug 2023.
  2. Web site: Mnyenzani Postal Code. 2023-05-22.
  3. Web site: Ward Tribunal Act 1988. 19 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Local Government System. 19 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Mkinga District Integrated Development Plan for the year 2011 to 2016. 2023-07-30.
  6. Web site: Mkinga District Integrated Development Plan for the year 2011 to 2016. 2023-07-30.
  7. Web site: Mkinga District Integrated Development Plan for the year 2011 to 2016. 2023-07-30.