Mwananyamala
Ward of Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ward of Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mikocheni, Highland Villas Swahili) is an administrative ward in Kinondoni District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The ward is bordered to the north by Mikocheni ward and to the east by Msasani and Kinondoni. The ward borders Hananasif and Magomeni to the south. Makumbusho ward is the final ward to the west. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a population of 54,781.[1]
Mwananyamala
Kata ya Mwananyamala (Swahili) | |
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From top to bottom: Mwananyamala from Bagamoyo Rd, Central Mwananyamala street scene & KFC restaurant in Mwananyamala | |
Coordinates: 6°47′6.47″S 39°15′27″E | |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Dar es Salaam Region |
District | Kinondoni District |
Area | |
• Total | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 50,560 |
Ethnic groups | |
• Settler | Swahili |
• Ancestral | Zaramo |
Tanzanian Postal Code | 14108 |
The postal code for Mwananyamala ward is 14108.[2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Mwananyamala Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration 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 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.[4]
The ward and a sizable chunk of the district were originally home to the Zaramo people. The ward evolved into an international community as the city grew. The ward is home to 50,560 residents. [5]
The ward is home to these educational institutions:[6]
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[7]
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