Usa River, Meru District, Arusha

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Usa River
Kata ya Usa River (Swahili)
Ward of Meru District
Scene at Ngaresero, Usa River, Meru District.jpg
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Scene in Ngaresero neighborhood of Usa River ward, Meru District, boat on Ngaresero & Clear water of the Ngaresero
Nickname: 
Meru's capital
Coordinates: 3°22′16.68″S36°51′29.88″E / 3.3713000°S 36.8583000°E / -3.3713000; 36.8583000
CountryFlag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania
Region Arusha Region
District Meru District
Area
 • Total27.6 km2 (10.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total23,437
Demonym Usa Rivan
Ethnic groups
 • Settler Swahili, Chagga & Arusha
 • Ancestral Rwa
Tanzanian Postal Code
23301

Usa River also known locally as Ussa (Kata ya Usa River in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Meru District in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is the seat of Meru District. To the north and west, the ward is surrounded by the wards of Nkoaranga, Poli, and Seela Sing'isi. To the south and east, respectively, are the wards of Kikwe and Maroroni, and Maji ya Chai. [1] As of 2012, Usa River ward had a population of 23,437. [2]

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Administration

The postal code for Usa River Ward is 23301. [3] 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 Usa River Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward. [4] 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. [5]

Economy

The ward houses the district headquarters and serves as the tourism center for Meru District. Kennedy House School, Kili Flora Farms, and River Trees Country Inn are all in the ward. [6]

Demographics

The ward serves as the Rwa people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed over time, the ward became a cosmopolitan ward. [7]

Health and education

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

Healthcare

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References

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  2. ↑ "2012 Population and Housing Census" (PDF). Development Partners Group Tanzania. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Miburani Postal Code" . Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  4. ↑ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988" . Retrieved 19 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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