Ubungo, Ubungo District
Administration
The postal code for Ubungo Ward is 16103. 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 Ubungo 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:
- Ubungo Police Station
- Ubungo Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Ubungo 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:
- Ubungo Plaza Primary School
- Kibangu Primary School
- Atlas Primary School
- Ubungo Kisiwani Primary School
- Mpakani Primary School, Ubungo
- Umoja Primary School, Ubungo
- Ubungo Modern Secondary School
- Mahujaa Secondary School
- Ubungo Islamic Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Arafa NHC Health Center
- Chuo Kikuu Health Center
- Msewe Health Center