Mzingani Explained

Mzingani
Settlement Type:	Ward of Tanga City Council
Coordinates:	-5.0811°N 39.1239°W
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Type1:	Region
Subdivision Name1:	Tanga Region
Subdivision Type2:	District
Subdivision Name2:	Tanga City Council
Established Title:	Ward
Area Total Km2:	8.1
Population As Of:	2012
Population Total:	29,041
Postal Code Type:	Tanzanian Postal Code
Postal Code:	21102
Demographics Type1:	Ethnic groups
Demographics1 Title1:	Settler
Demographics1 Info1:	Swahili
Demographics1 Title2:	Ancestral
Demographics1 Info2:	Digo & Segeju

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,^[1] and has an average elevation of .^[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]

• Afriwag Health Center
• Magomeni Health Center, Mzingani

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map.
2. Web site: Mzingani Elevation.
3. Web site: 2012 Population and Housing Census General Report. Government of Tanzania. 2022-05-01.
4. Web site: Mzingani Postal Code. 2023-05-22.
5. Web site: Ward Tribunal Act 1988. 19 March 2023.
6. Web site: Local Government System. 19 March 2023.
7. Web site: Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025. The Tanga City Council. 2023-07-25.
8. Web site: Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025. The Tanga City Council. 2023-07-25.
9. Web site: Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025. The Tanga City Council. 2023-07-25.