Kiburugwa
Administration
The postal code for Kiburugwa Ward is 15128. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Government
Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Kiburugwa Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:
- Kiburugwa Ward Police Station
- Kiburugwa Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Kiburugwa Ward 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 comprises a committee of eight elected council members, including a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.
Demographics
Together with a large portion of the district, the ward serves as the ancestral home of the Zaramo people. The ward evolved into a cosmopolitan ward as the city expanded over time.
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions:
- Kiburugwa Primary
- Juhudi Primary School
- Kigugi Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Kigugi Health Center
- Shefa Health Center
References
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
- ^ "Kiburugwa Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Temeke District Investment Profile 2016" (PDF). The Temeke Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Temeke District Investment Profile 2016" (PDF). The Temeke Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 2023-06-15.