Mabwepande
Administration
The postal code for Mabwepande Ward is 14134. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
- Bunju B
- Kihonzile
- Mabwe Pande
- Mbopo
Government
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Mabwepande Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:
- Mabwepande Ward Police Station
- Mabwepande Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Mabwepande 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 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.
Demographics
Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Zaramo people. The ward evolved into a cosmopolitan ward as the city progressed over time.
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions:
- Mjimpya Primary School
- Debugene Primary School
- Mbopo Primary School
- Kibesa Primary School
- Godiana Schools
- Libermann Boys Secondary School
- Aminz Academy
- Mabwe Secondary School
- Mbopo A Secoundary School
- Madale Palace Schools
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Mabwepnade Hospital
- Heameda Hospital
References
- ^ "Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Mabwepande Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Kinondoni District Profile 2018" (PDF). The Kinondoni Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Kinondoni District Profile 2018" (PDF). The Kinondoni Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 2023-05-16.