Miburani

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Miburani
Kata ya Miburani (Swahili)
Ward of Temeke District
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National Stadium in Miburani ward, Inside of the National stadium celebrating Tanzanian independence from Britain & Yanga game at the National Stadium
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Coordinates: 6°50′16.08″S39°16′12″E / 6.8378000°S 39.27000°E / -6.8378000; 39.27000
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Dar es Salaam Region
District Temeke District
Area
 • Total3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total44,290
Demonym Miburanian
Ethnic groups
 • Settler Swahili
 • Ancestral Zaramo
Tanzanian Postal Code
15105

Miburani (Kata ya Miburani in Swahili) is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. It is the seat of Temeke District. Azimio and Temeke Wards are to the south and west of Miburani, and Chang'ombe, Keko, and Kurasini Wards are to the north and east. The ward is home to the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and Uhuru Stadium the former being the largest stadium in the country and the latter being the most historic. Miburani also hosts Chang'ombe Cemetery and Chang'ombe Police Station as it was once part of Chang'ombe ward. According to the 2002 census, the ward has a total population of 41,176. [1]

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Administration

The postal code for Miburani Ward is 15105. [2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

Government

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

Economy

Serving as Temeke's capital, the Muburani ward is home to the JKT army base, The National Stadium, Uhuru Stadium, and many other local government offices such as the Kilwa Road Police housing units and the Temeke Government office. Miburani hosts the Keko machungwa neighborhood known for its vibrant culture and market. [5]

Demographics

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. [6]

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "2002 Population and Housing Census General Report". Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original on 2008-04-27. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
  2. ↑ "Miburani 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. ↑ "Temeke District Investment Profile 2016" (PDF). The Temeke Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  6. ↑ "Temeke District Investment Profile 2016" (PDF). The Temeke Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  7. ↑ "Health Institutions" . Retrieved 2023-05-16.
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