Buza, Temeke


Buza is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The communities of Yombo Vituka and Makangarawe encircle the ward to the north. The ward is bordered to the east by the wards of Azimio and Mbagala. Kiburugwa and the Kitunda ward of the Ilala District form its southern border. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 55,082.

Administration

The postal code for Buza Ward is 15125.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Amani
  • Buza
  • Kidagaa
  • Mashine ya Maji
  • Mji Mpya

Government

Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Buza 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:
  • Buza Ward Police Station
  • Buza Ward Government Office
  • Buza Ward Tribunal 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, and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.

Demographics

The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed over time, the ward became a cosmopolitan ward.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: