Kipawa (Kata ya Kipawa, in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Ilala Municipical Council of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. Segerea and Kinyerezi border the ward on its northern border. The ward is bordered by Kiwalani to the east. By Kivule, Kitunda, and Yombo Vituka of Temeke MC to the south. Ukonga borders the ward on its western side. According to the 2022 census, the ward has a total population of 72,577.[1]
Kipawa
Kata ya Kipawa (Swahili) | |
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   From top to bottom: Terminal 2 at JNIA in Kipawa ward, Cafe in Terminal 2 of JNIA, Obama landing in Tanzania through JNIA in Kipawa ward | |
| Nickname: Tanzania's gate | |
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| Coordinates: 6°51′54.36″S 39°12′9.72″E / 6.8651000°S 39.2027000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Dar es Salaam Region |
| District | Ilala District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.6 km2 (6.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 72,577 |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Ancestral | Zaramo |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 12106 |
Administration
editThe postal code for the Kipawa ward is 12106.[2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Government
editThe ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Kipawa 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:
- Kipawa Police Station
- Kipawa Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Kipawa 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.[4]
Demographics
editThe ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward. In total, 72,577 people called the ward home in 2022.[1]
Education and health
editEducation
editThe ward is home to these educational institutions [5]
- Kipunguni Primary School
- St. Scolastica Primary School
- Minazi Mirefu Primary School
- Kingdom Heritage Primary School
- Kipawa Libermann Primary School
- Loveness Primary School
- Majani ya Chai Primary School
- Ugombolwa Primary School
- Ilala Secondary School, Kipawa
Healthcare
editThe ward is home to the following health institutions:[6]
- Taraja MDPTL Dispensary
- Afya Care Charity Dispensary
- Mission Dispensary
References
edit- ^ a b "Administrative Units: Population Distribution Report" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Kipawa Postal Code". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Ilala District Socio economic Profile" (PDF). Ilala Municipal Council. 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 16 May 2023.
Religion
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