Mbagala Kuu


Mbagala Kuu is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. Kijichi borders the ward on its northern side. The ward is bordered by Toangoma to the east and Mianzini to the south. Last but not least, Mbagala and Charambe border the ward to the west. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 74,774.

Administration

The postal code for Mbagala Kuu Ward is 15112.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Jeshi la Wokovu
  • Kibonde Maji "B"
  • Kichemchem
  • Kizuiani, Mbagala Kuu
  • Makuka Kaskazini
  • Makuka Kusini
  • Mbagala Kuu Kaskazini
  • Mbagala Kuu Magharibi
  • Mbagala Kuu Mashariki
  • Mpakani

Government

Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Mbagala Kuu 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:
  • Mbagala Kuu Police Station
  • Mbagala Kuu Government Office
  • Mbagala Kuu 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 with a population of 74,774 as of 2012.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: