Magoroto

Magoroto (Kata ya Magoroto, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Misozwe encircles the ward on its northern border. Kicheba is to the east. Magila and Nkumba are to the south. Tongwe encircles the ward on its western side. The ward covers an area of 38 km² (15 sq mi),^[1] and has an average elevation of 309 m (1,014 ft).^[2] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 5,769.^[3]

Kisiwani Kata ya Kisiwani (Swahili)
Ward of Muheza District
From top to bottom: Magoroto Forest scene in Magoroto ward & Black pepper in famrer's hands in Magoroto
Coordinates: 5°6′30.24″S 38°44′37.32″E
Country	Tanzania
Region	Tanga Region
District	Muheza District
Area
• Total	38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Population  (2012)
• Total	5,769
Ethnic groups
• Settler	Swahili & Shambaa
• Ancestral	Bondei
Tanzanian Postal Code	21414

Administration

The postal code for Magoroto Ward is 21414.^[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

398 Kelugundi Bamba Masoloko Bombo Gare Jego Jeila Kisiwani Kivindo Kwasimba Kweale Kwedibo

Kwekanta Kwemainde Kwemdui Kwemnazi Kwemtambuu Kweng'washa Kweshai Kwetete Kwezevu Mabejani Magomba

Magomba Kwemainde Magula Kwetete Mambomsije Manga Mdote Mgambo Misufini

Mkungu Mwembeni Mwembeni "A" Mwembeni "B" Seluka Ubiri

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Magoroto 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:

• Magoroto Police Station
• Magoroto Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
• Magoroto 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

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Bondei people.^[7]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:^[8]

• Mwembeni Primary School
• Gare Primary School
• Mlinga Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:^[9]

• Magoroto Health Center

References

1. "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
2. "Magoroto Elevation".
3. "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
4. "Magoroto Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
5. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
6. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
7. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
8. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
9. "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.