Magila

Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region
Ward of Muheza District in Tanga Region, Tanzania
Magila
Kata ya Magila (Swahili)
Ward of Muheza District
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Coordinates: 5°8′57.84″S 38°46′2.64″E / 5.1494000°S 38.7674000°E / -5.1494000; 38.7674000
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictMuheza District
Area
 • Total25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total6,758
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • AncestralBondei
Tanzanian Postal Code
21407

Magila (Kata ya Magila, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Magoroto and Kicheba wards form the northern boundary of the ward. The Tanganyika ward is to the east. Kwemkabala, Mbaramo, and Tingeni are to the south. The ward covers an area of 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi),[1] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,758.[2]

Administration

The postal code for Magila Ward is 21407.[3] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

  • Jibandeni
  • Kibaoni
  • Kiumba
  • Kwasabia
  • Kwasemgaya
  • Kwedunda
  • Mabanduka
  • Magazini
  • Magila
  • Mangachini
  • Masoroko
  • Mikwamba
  • Misongeni
  • Ntengwe
  • Seluka

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Magila Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[4] The ward has the following administration offices:

  • Magila Police Station
  • Magila Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
  • Magila 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.[5]

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Bondei people.[6]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:[7]

  • Magila Primary School
  • Misongeni Primary School
  • Magila Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]

  • Magila Health Center

References

  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  3. ^ "Magila Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  4. ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  7. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  8. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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Capital: Muheza Town
Wards
  1. Amani
  2. Bwembwera
  3. Genge
  4. Kicheba
  5. Kigombe
  6. Kilulu
  7. Kisiwani
  8. Kwafungo
  9. Kwakifua
  10. Kwemkabala
  11. Lusanga
  12. Magila
  13. Magoroto
  14. Majengo
  15. Masuguru
  16. Mbaramo
  17. Mbomole
  18. Mhamba
  19. Misalai
  20. Misozwe
  21. Mkuzi
  22. Mlingano
  23. Mpapayu
  24. Mtindiro
  25. Ngomeni
  26. Nkumba
  27. Pande Darajani
  28. Potwe
  29. Songa
  30. Tanganyika
  31. Tingeni
  32. Tongwe
  33. Zirai
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  • Kimbo Peak
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