Saranga, Ubungo
Administration
The postal code for Msigani Ward is 16105. 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 Saranga 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:
- Saranga Police Station
- Saranga Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Saranga 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:
- Saranga Primary School
- Anazak Primary School
- King'ongo Secondary School
- Saranga Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Huruma Health Center
- Mhagama Health Center
- Maknesh Health Center
- Mico Kimara Health Center
- Pangasega Health Center
- Kitea Health Center
References
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ "Saranga Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ "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 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Ubungo District Profile 2016" (PDF). The Ubungo Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 2023-05-16.