Goba, Ubungo

Goba is an administrative ward in Ubungo District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The ward borders the wards of Mbezi to the west, Kawe to the east, Mivumoni to the north, and Makongo to the south. It covers a combination of urban and peri-urban areas, experiencing rapid population growth due to urban expansion and settlement developments.
According to the 2012 Population and Housing Census conducted by the Government of Tanzania, Goba Ward had a population of 42,669. More recent statistics from the 2022 census indicate significant growth: the Urban Ward of Goba in Ubungo Municipal now has an estimated 140,572 residents, with approximately 66,800 males and ''73,700 females.''

Administration

The postal code for Goba Ward is 16112.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :

Goba
Kinzudi
Kibululu
Kulangwa
Kunguru
Matosa
Muungano
Tegeta "A"

Government

Goba Ward is one of the administrative wards in Ubungo District, located in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania. The ward was established under the Local Government Act No. 8 of 1982, which provides for the creation of administrative units to enhance governance and service delivery at the community level. Goba Ward operates under the Ubungo Municipal Council and serves as the closest link between the local government and the community.
The Goba 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:

Goba Ward Police Station
Goba Ward Government Office
Goba 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'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:

Goba Primary School
Lilian Kibo Secondary School
Kings Primary and Secondary School, Goba
Jaka Elite Primary School
Precious Primary School, Goba
Goba Secondary School
Fahari Secondary School
Vitoria Adonai Primary School
Mpakani Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:

Goba Health Center
Goba Birthing Center
Kalita Prinmat Maternity Home
Ebenezer Health Center
Exodus Health Center
Vision Care Eye Clinic, Goba
B&B Specialized Clinic
JPM Health Center, Goba