Kivukoni (Kata ya Kivukoni, in Swahili) is an administrative ward of the Ilala Municipical Council of the Dar es Salaam Region in Tanzania. Kivikoni's name come from the Swahili word meaning "a crossing place".[1] The ward is bordered by Upanga East ward to the west, Kisutu ward to the southwest, and Kigamboni ward across the Kivukoni channel. The ward covers an area of 2.387 km2 (0.922 sq mi).[2] Kivukoni ward is one of the most important wards in the country, as it is home to the Ikulu, which is the home of the president of Tanzania. Kivukoni ward is also home to the National Museum of Tanzania. According to the 2022 census, the ward had a total population of 4,045.[3]
Kivukoni
Kata ya Kivukoni (Swahili) | |
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   From top to bottom: The Tanzanite Bridge connecting Kivukoni ward with Oysterbay ward, National Museum & Map of Kivukoni ward | |
| Nickname: The crossing place | |
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| Coordinates: 6°48′51.12″S 39°17′24.36″E / 6.8142000°S 39.2901000°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Dar es Salaam Region |
| District | Ilala District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 4,045 |
| • Density | 2,824/km2 (7,310/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Ancestral | Zaramo |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 11101 |
Administration
editThe postal code for the Jangwani ward is 11101.[4] 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 Jangwani 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:
- Kivukoni Ward Police Station located in Karume neighborhood
- Kivukoni Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji) in Shariff Shamba Neighborhood
- Kivukoni 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]
Economy
editKivukoni hosts a huge number of embassies for a small ward. Therefore, they support a number of businesses in the area. The ward is home to the Mzizima Fish Market and the Kivukoni Fish Market both are some of the largest fish markets in the country.[7] Kivukoni is a hub for tourism and hosting some of the largest hotels in the country. Kivukoni hosts the historic Askari Monument.
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, 4,045 people called the ward home in 2022.[3]
Education and health
editEducation
editThe ward is home to these educational institutions [8] [9]
- Bunge Primary School
Healthcare
editThe ward is home to the following health institutions:[10]
- Ocean Road Cancer Institute (private)
- National Institute for Medical Research, Kivukoni
Government offices
editKivukoni hosts the following government offices:
- National Development Corporation (NDC)[11]
- The Bank of Tanzania[12]
- The Ministry of Constitutions and Legal Affairs[13]
- The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology[14]
- The Ministry of Energy and Minerals[15]
- The Ministry of Finance and Planning[16]
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs[17]
- The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare[18]
- The Ministry of Lands and Human Settlements[13]
- The National Bureau of Statistics[19]
- The Prime Minister's Office[13]
- The Public Service Office and Good Governance[20]
- The State House of Tanzania known as the 'Ikulu' in Kiswahili language.[21]
- The Supreme Court of Tanzania[13]
- The Tanzania Buildings Agency[13]
- The Tanzania Investment Centre[22]
References
edit- ^ "Home - Dar es Salaam City Council". www.dcc.go.tz.
- ^ "Ilala/".
- ^ a b "Administrative Units: Population Distribution Report" (PDF). National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Kivukoni Postal Code". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Home - Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries". www.mifugouvuvi.go.tz.
- ^ "Ilala District Socio economic Profile" (PDF). Ilala Municipal Council. 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi, Teknolojia na Ufundi". www.moe.go.tz.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Home". ndc.go.tz.
- ^ "Bank of Tanzania (BOT): Home Page : Benki Kuu ya Tanzania". Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Tovuti Kuu ya Serikali: Welcome". www.tanzania.go.tz.
- ^ "http://www.moe.go.tz"
- ^ "Mem - Url Change". Archived from the original on 30 January 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Ministry of Finance and Planning - HOME". www.mof.go.tz.
- ^ "Tovuti Kuu ya Serikali: Uhusiano wa Kimataifa". www.tanzania.go.tz.
- ^ "Home". moh.go.tz.
- ^ "National Bureau of Statistics - Statistics for Development". www.nbs.go.tz.
- ^ "Home". www.utumishi.go.tz.
- ^ "Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania - Tovuti Rasmi ya Rais". www.ikulu.go.tz. Archived from the original on 10 November 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ "Tanzania Investment Centre". www.tic.co.tz.
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