Usagara (Kata ya Usagara, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Central encircles the ward on its northern side. Mzingani is to the east, and Makorora is to the south. Ngamiani Kusini, Ngamiani Kati, and Ngamiani Kaskazini encircle the ward on its western side. The ward covers an area of 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 18 m (59 ft).[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 10,330.[3]
Usagara
Kata ya Usagara (Swahili) | |
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 From top to bottom: Wedding on a street in Usagara ward | |
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| Coordinates: 5°4′34.32″S 39°6′36.72″E / 5.0762000°S 39.1102000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Tanga Region |
| District | Tanga City Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 10,330 |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Ancestral | Digo & Segeju |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 21103 |
Administration
editThe postal code for Usagara Ward is 21103.[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Government
editThe ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Usagara Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[5] The ward has the following administration offices:
- Usagara Police Station
- Usagara Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Usagara Tribunal (Baraza La Kata) 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 (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.[6]
Demographics
editLike much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.[7]
Education and health
editEducation
editThe ward is home to these educational institutions:[8]
- Usagara Primary School
- Usagara Secondary School
Healthcare
editThe ward is home to the following health institutions:[9]
- Makorora Health Center
References
edit- ^ "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "Usagara Elevation". elevationmap.net. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
- ^ "Usagara Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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