Hananasif


Hananasif also spelled, Hana Nasif is an administrative ward in Kinondoni District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The ward is surrounded to the north by the wards of [Kinondoni, Kinondoni, Kinondoni District|Kinondoni District|Kinondoni] and Msasani. The ward is bordered to the east by Kivukoni and Upanga West of Ilala MC. The ward is bordered by Mwanayamala to the west and Magomeni to the south. The ward is home to the well-known Kinondoni Cemetery, where notable figures like Herman Lupogo, Steve Kabyumba, and Josina Machel are interred. The ward is home to the Embassy of Russia and the Embassy of Switzerland. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a population of 37,115.

Administration

The postal code for Hananasif ward is 14109.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Hananasif
  • Kawawa
  • Kisutu, Hananasif
  • Mkunguni "A"
  • Mkunguni "B"

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Hananasif Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:
In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer, and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.

Demographics

The Zaramo people lived in the ward and a major portion of the district at one time. As the city progressed, the ward transformed into an international neighborhood. There are 37,115 people living in the ward.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: