Somangila

Somangila (Kata ya Somangila in Swahili) is an administrative ward and district capital of the Kigamboni District of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. The Indian Ocean borders the ward to the north, Kimbiji to the south and Kisarawe II on the southwest. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 19,283.[1]

    Somangila
    Kata ya Somangila (Swahili)
    From top to bottom:
    Kigamboni District Hospital located in Somangila
    Nickname: 
    Kigamboni's seat
    Somangila is located in Tanzania
    Somangila
    Somangila
    Coordinates: 6°53′42.72″S 39°28′46.92″E
    Country Tanzania
    RegionDar es Salaam Region
    DistrictKigamboni District
    Area
      Total106.3 km2 (41.0 sq mi)
    Population
     (2012)
      Total19,283
    DemonymSomagilan
    Ethnic groups
      SettlerSwahili
      AncestralZaramo
    Tanzanian Postal Code
    17102

    Economy

    The Somagila ward is home to the Kigomboni Municipal Office, The Office of the District Commissioner, and many other local government offices. Health is one of the most important businesses in the ward, as the Kigamboni District Health Center is located there. In addition, there is an Islamic beach and tourist resorts located there as tourism is the second biggest employer in the ward.[2]

    Demographics

    Like most of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Zaramo people. The ward has evolved into a cosmopolitian ward as the city has grown over the years. In 2012, the ward had a total population of 19,283.[3]

    Administration

    The postal code for Somagila Ward is 17102.[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa)/ Villages (Vitongoji):

    • Bamba
    • Dege
    • Kichangani
    • Kizani
    • Malimbika
    • Mbwamaji
    • Minondo
    • Mkwajuni, Somangila
    • Mwanzo Mgumu
    • Mwera, Somangila
    • Sara
    • Shirikisho
    • Visikini

    Government

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

    • Somangila Ward Police Station
    • Somangila Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji, Kata ya Somangila)
    • Somangila Ward 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]

    Education and health

    Education

    The ward is home to these educational institutions:

    • Heri fanaka Primary School
    • Mbutu Primary School
    • Gomvu Primary School
    • Daarul-Arqam Primary School
    • Somangila Secondary School
    • Kwanza International School
    • Dar es Salaam Baptist Secoundary School
    • Kigamboni City College of Health and Allied Services, Somangila

    Healthcare

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

    • Kigamboni District Hospital
    • Gezaulole Health Center
    • Arafa Anne Dispensary

    References

    1. "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
    2. "Kigamboni District Profile 2019" (PDF). The Kigamboni Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
    3. "Kigamboni District Profile 2019" (PDF). The Kigamboni Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
    4. "Somagila Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-16.
    5. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    6. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    7. "Health Institutions". Retrieved 2023-05-16.
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