Wazo, Kinondoni


Wazo is an administrative ward in Kinondoni District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The ward is surrounded to the east by the wards of Kunduchi and Kawe. The Goba and Mbezi wards of the Ubungo District, as well as Mbezi Juu, about it to the south. Mabwepande and Bunju wards form the ward's western and northern boundaries. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a population of 90,825.

Administration

The postal code for Wazo Ward is 14130.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Kilimahewa, Wazo
  • Kilimahewa Juu
  • Kisanga
  • Madale
  • Mivumoni
  • Nakasangwe
  • Salasala
  • Wazo, Wazo

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Wazo 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:
  • Wazo Ward Police Station
  • Wazo Ward Government Office
  • Wazo 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 is where the Zaramo people once lived, along with a large portion of the district. As the city developed, the ward transformed into a global neighborhood.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:
  • Nuru Njema Primary School
  • Naksangwe Primary School
  • Kid's Heaven Primary School
  • Benaco Primary School
  • Elesia Christabel Primary School
  • Salasala Primary School
  • Atlas Madael Primary School
  • Maarifa Islamic Primary School
  • Uwata Madale Primary School
  • Maendeleo Secondary School
  • Twiga Secondary School
  • Kingdom Primary School
  • Rehema High School
  • Maendeleo Secondary School
  • Omega College, Wazo
  • Cornelious Girls High School
  • Feza International School, Wazo
  • Greenarces Secondary School
  • Kisauke Secoundary School
  • Maere School
  • Patrick Mission Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: