Msoga Explained

Official Name:Msoga
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Tanzania
Coordinates:-6.5667°N 56°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Tanzania
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Pwani
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Chalinze District
Population Total:10,144
Population As Of:2012
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Timezone Dst:not observed
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:61312

Msoga is a village in the Coast Region, Chalinze District in Tanzania. It is located few kilometers north of Chalinze on the Dar es Salaam - Arusha road. This village is the domicile of the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. It contains a quality hospital Msoga district hospital and proper quality roads.

Economy

Like in other villages of Tanzania, most of the residents of Msoga are farmers and few keep animals like cattle, goats and poultry. The most important crops are maize, paddy, cassava and sweet potatoes. Various vegetables are also produced including Mchicha, cabbage and various traditional vegetables.

In December 2009 the local community bank was promised support with capital and knowledge from CRDB Bank.[1]

Infrastructure

Like many villages along the said highway, Msoga is experiencing transformation to a modern life. This is mainly attributed to the availability of many services that were not available some decades ago. These include the surfaced road, potable water, a small dam and communication through cell-phones. Msoga is an example of the transformation process that is being experienced repeatedly in thousands of Tanzania villages.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tanzania: CRDB to support Msoga Community Bank. December 26, 2009. NGO News Africa. May 25, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100426082320/http://www.ngonewsafrica.org/2009/12/tanzania-crdb-to-support-msoga.html. April 26, 2010. dead.