Kwale, Mkinga

Last updated
Kwale
Kata ya Kwale (Swahili)
From top to bottom:
Tanzania location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Kwale
Coordinates: 4°57′47.52″S39°8′22.92″E / 4.9632000°S 39.1397000°E / -4.9632000; 39.1397000
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Tanga Region
District Mkinga District
Area
  Total15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total2,430
Ethnic groups
  Settler Swahili
  Ancestral Digo people
Tanzanian Postal Code
21512

Kwale (Kata ya Kwale, in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania.The ward also oversees Kwale Island. The Manza and Doda wards border the ward to the north. The Pemba Channel is located to the east. Chongoleani of Tanga CC is to the south, and Mtimbwani is to the west. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 2,430 [1]

Contents

Administration

The postal code for Kwale Ward is 21512. [2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

Government

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

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people. [5]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions: [5]

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: [5]

Related Research Articles

Chongoleani(Kata ya Chongoleani , in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The Mtimbwani and Kwale wards of Mkinga border the ward to the north. Tanga Bay of Pemba Channel is to the east. The Tanga Bay is to the south. Mabokweni ward is to the west. The ward covers an area of 37 km2 (14 sq mi). and has an average elevation of 10 m (33 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 4,737.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kiomoni</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Kiomoni is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The Mzizima, Gombero, and Mnyenzani wards the latter two of Mkinga, surround the ward on its northern side. Chumbageni and Nguvumali wards are to the east. Maweni and Pongwe wards are located to the south. The Muheza District wards of Mlingoni and Pande Darajani are to the west. The ward covers an area of 83.5 km2 (32.2 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 52 m (171 ft). The ward is home to the Amboni Caves and also the largest limestone mine in the country. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,587.

Kirare is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Marungu forms the ward's northern boundary. Tongoni is to the east. Kigombe ward is in the south. The Muheza District ward of Ngomeni is to the west. The ward covers an area of 55.6 km2 (21.5 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 39 m (128 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 4,756.

Mabawa is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward is bounded to the north by the wards of Makorora and Msambweni. East of here is Mzingani. The Tangasisi ward is to the south. Duga ward is to the west. The ward covers an area of 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 19 m (62 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 35,125.

Mabokweni is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The Mtimbwani and Gombero wards of Mkinga District border the ward on the north and west, respectively. Chongoleani is to the east. The ward of Mzizima is to the south. The ward covers an area of 47.6 km2 (18.4 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 48 m (157 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 5,433.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Majengo, Tanga City Council</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Majengo is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Central encircles the ward on its northern side. Ngamiani Kaskazini, Ngamiani Kati, and Ngamiani Kusini are to the east. The ward of Mwanzange is to the south. Chumbageni and Nguvumali are to the west. The ward covers an area of 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 17 m (56 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 7,482.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Makorora</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Makorora is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Usagara and Ngamiani Kusini form the northern border of the ward. East of here is Mzingani. Mabawa ward is to the south. Msambweni is to the west. The ward covers an area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 18 m (59 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 16,664.

Marungu is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Pongwe forms the ward's northern boundary. Tongoni is to the east. Kirare ward is in the south. Ngomeni of Muheza is located to the west. The ward covers an area of 42.1 km2 (16.3 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 17 m (56 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,025.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maweni, Tanga City Council</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Maweni is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Kiomoni forms the ward's northern border. Mwanzange and Tangasisi are the two wards that are bounded to the east. Tongoni ward is in the south. Pongwe is to the west. The ward covers an area of 72.7 km2 (28.1 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 75 m (246 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 14,091.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mzingani</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region


Mzingani is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Central ward encircles the ward on its northern side. The Pemba Channel is located to the east. Tangasisi forms the southern boundary of the ward. Mabawa, Makorora, and Usagara wards are to the west. The ward covers an area of 8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 7 m (23 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 29,041.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mzizima, Tanga City Council</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Mzizima is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Mabokweni ward borders the ward on its northern side. To the east are Chumbageni and Tanga Bay. The ward of Kiomoni is to the south. The Gombero ward of Mkinga is to the west. The ward covers an area of 56.2 km2 (21.7 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 97 m (318 ft). The Sigi River traverses through the ward into Tanga Bay. The ward is also home to the Mzizima Hot Springs also known as Galanos Hot Springs. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 11,570.

Nguvumali is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Chumbageni and Kiomoni form the northern and southern borders of the ward. Majengo forms the eastern boundary of the ward. Mwanzange lies to the south, while Maweni Ward is to the west. The ward covers an area of 5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 26 m (85 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 15,133.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tangasisi</span> Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region

Tangasisi is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Mwanzange, Duga, Mabawa, and Mzingani form the ward's northern border. The Pemba Channel forms the eastern boundary of the ward. Tongoni is to the south. Maweni is to the west. The ward covers an area of 38.9 km2 (15.0 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 27 m (89 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 19,149. The ward was the birthplace, home of national poet Shaaban bin Robert in Vibamba village and is also his final resting place at Machui village.

Parungu Kasera is an administrative ward and district capital of the Mkinga District of the Tanga Region in Tanzania. North of the ward, Mwakijembe, Duga, and Sigaya form its borders. Moa and Manza wards form the eastern boundary of the ward. The wards of Mkinga and Doda are to the south. Bwiti ward is the final area to the west. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 4,560

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mnyenzani</span> Ward of Mkinga District, Tanga Region

Mnyenzani is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. Its north and east boundaries are formed by Mapatano and Gombero ward. The ward's eastern border is formed by the wards of Moa and Manza. To the south are the Tanga CC ward of Kiomoni and Muheza ward of Pande Darajani. The final ward to the west is Mhinduro ward. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 3,604

Mayomboni is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. The Pemba Channel and Kenya form the eastern and northern borders of the ward, respectively. Moa ward lies to the south, and Sigaya and Duga wards are to the west. The ward is home to the small historic border town of Jassini where a WWI battle took place called the Battle of Jassini. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 4,001

Moa is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. The north-eastern ward is formed by the Pemba Channel. The wards of Manza and Boma are to the south. The Sigaya and Parungu Kasera wards are to the west, and Mayomboni ward is to the north. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 4,339

Boma is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. The ward covers a peninsula surrounded by the Pemba Channel on the east and Manza Bay on the west. The Manza and Moa wards are attached to the ward to the west. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 2,587.

Manza is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. Moa ward borders the ward on the northern side. to the south by Kwale, Mtimbwani, and Doda, and to the east by Boma Ward across Manza Bay. Parungu Kasera and Mkinga Wards are to the west. The ward is named after Manza Bay. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 3,613.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pande Darajani</span> Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region

Pande Darajani is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The Mhinduro and Mnyenzani wards of Mkinga border the ward on its northern side. The Kiomoni of Tanga is to the east. Kicheba and Mlingoni are to the south. Misozwe is in the west. The ward covers an area of 51.1 km2 (19.7 sq mi), According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,681.

References

  1. "Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 15 Aug 2023.
  2. "Kwale Postal Code" . Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  3. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988" . Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  4. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "Mkinga District Integrated Development Plan for the year 2011 to 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-30.