Yombo Vituka


Yombo Vituka is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The Kiwalani of Ilala [District, Dar es Salaam|Ilala MC] forms the ward's northern boundary. Ilala MC's Kipawa and Kitunda are to the west. The ward is bounded to the east by Kilakala and Makangarawe. The ward is bordered with Buza to the south. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 76,999.

Administration

The postal code for Toangoma Ward is 15115.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Machimbo
  • Magogoni
  • Mizambarauni
  • Sigara
  • Yombo Vituka

Government

Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Yombo Vituka 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:
  • Yombo Vituka Police Station
  • Yombo Vituka Government Office
  • Yombo Vituka 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 76,999 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: