Ndugumbi


Ndugumbi is an administrative ward and district capital of the Kinondoni District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. Tandale and Makumbusho ward border the ward to the north, Mzimuni to the east, Makurumla to the south and Manzese on the west. The last two being located in Ubungo District. In 2016 the National [Bureau of Statistics (Tanzania)|Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics] report there were 46,134 people in the ward, from 36,841 in 2012.

Economy

The Ndugumbi ward is home to the Kinondoni Municipal Office, The Office of the District Commissioner, and many other local government offices. Ndugumbi hosts the Magomeni health center and the Argentina markert.

Demographics

The ward is the Zaramo people's ancestral home, much like the majority of the district. As the city grew throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward.

Administration

The postal code for Ndugumbi Ward is 14104.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Makanya
  • Mikoroshoni
  • Mpakani
  • Vigaeni

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Ndugumbi 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:
  • Ndugumbi Ward Police Station
  • Ndugumbi Ward Government Office
  • Ndugumbi 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.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: