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Ward of Temeke District, Dar es Salaam Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chamazi (Kata ya Chamazi, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The Kitunda, Kivule, and Msongola wards of Ilala MC's form the western border of the ward. Mianzini and Charambe are to the north. Tambani ward in Pwani Region's Mkuranga District is to the south and east. The ward is home to the Azam Football Club and the Chamazi Stadium. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 63,650.[1]
Chamazi
Kata ya Chamazi (Swahili) | |
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From top to bottom: Scene in Chamzi outside Azam Complex, Stadium Lights at The Chamazi Stadium in Chamazi & Shops in Chamazi ward | |
Coordinates: 6°56′52.8″S 39°13′45.48″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Dar es Salaam Region |
District | Temeke District |
Area | |
• Total | 27.1 km2 (10.5 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 63,650 |
Ethnic groups | |
• Settler | Swahili |
• Ancestral | Zaramo |
Tanzanian Postal Code | 15116 |
The postal code for Chamazi Ward is 15116.[2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Chamazi Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward.[3] The ward has the following administration offices:
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 (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.[4]
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 63,650 as of 2012.[5]
The ward is home to these educational institutions:[5]
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[6]
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