Madukani


Madukani is an administrative ward of the Dodoma Municipal Council of the Dodoma Region in Tanzania. Uhuru ward borders the ward on its northern side. Tambukareli and Viwandani border the ward to the east. Wards Kilimani and Hazina are to the south. Majengo ward borders the ward to the west. The Dodoma Regional Hospital, the biggest hospital in the region, is located in the ward. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 5,214.

Administration

The postal code for the Madukani ward is 41103.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Jamal
  • Kamili
  • Mmasi
  • Relini
  • Sululu

Government

Like every other ward in the country, Madukani has local government offices based on the population served.The Madukani 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:
  • Madukani Police Station
  • Madukani Government Office
  • Madukani 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 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 ward serves as the Gogo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward. In total, 5,214 people called the ward home in 2012.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions
  • Decca College of Health and Allied Sciences

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: