Mbezi
Administration
The postal code for Mbezi Ward is 16113. 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 Mbezi 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:
- Mbezi Police Station
- Mbezi Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Mbezi 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
The ward serves as the Zaramo's ancestral home along with a sizable chunk of the district. The ward changed over time into a cosmopolitan ward as the city grew.
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions:
- Mbezi Luis Primary School
- Makabe Primary School
- Montesorri Mbezi Mshikamano
- Mbezi Secondary School
- Mbezi Inn Secondary School
- Mbezi Technical School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Mebzi Health Center
- Mbezi Mazulu Health Center
- Eternal Mbezi Luis Health Center
- Arafa Health Center, Mbezi
- Baraka Mbezi Health Center
References
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Mbezi Postal Code". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Ubungo District Profile 2016" (PDF). The Ubungo Municipal Council. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 16 May 2023.