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Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region Ward of Tanga City Council in Tanga Region, Tanzania
Duga Kata ya Duga (Swahili)
Ward of Tanga City Council
From top to bottom:
Shaaban Robert historic house in Duga ward
Coordinates: 5°6′30.24″S 39°5′0.24″E / 5.1084000°S 39.0834000°E / -5.1084000; 39.0834000
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictTanga City Council
Area
 • Total2.4 km (0.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total18,704
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • AncestralDigo & Segeju
Tanzanian Postal Code21114

Duga (Kata ya Duga , in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Mwanzange ward encircles the ward on both the north and west sides. Mabawa is to its east. Tangasisi ward is to the south. The ward covers an area of 2.4 km (0.93 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 25 m (82 ft). The late Shaaban Robert, the national poet had a home in Duga ward and its the wards largest attraction. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 18,704.

Administration

The postal code for Duga Ward is 21114. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

  • Duga Barabarani
  • Duga Dampo
  • Duga Mpya
  • Duga Viwanjani
  • Jaje
  • Magomeni "A"
  • Magomeni "B"
  • Magomeni "C"
  • Majengo "A"
  • Majengo "B"
  • Majengo "C"
  • Mapinduzi
  • Mji Mwwema
  • Mwakizaro "B"

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Duga Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:

  • Duga Police Station
  • Duga Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
  • Duga 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.

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:

  • Shabaan Robert Primary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:

  • Duga Health Center

References

  1. "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. "Duga Elevation".
  3. "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  4. "Duga Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  5. "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  6. "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  7. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  8. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  9. "Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025" (PDF). The Tanga City Council. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
Tanga District
Capital: Chumbageni
Wards
  1. Central
  2. Chongoleani
  3. Chumbageni
  4. Duga
  5. Kiomoni
  6. Kirare
  7. Mabawa
  8. Mabokweni
  9. Majengo
  10. Makorora
  11. Marungu
  12. Maweni
  13. Msambweni
  14. Mwanzange
  15. Mzingani
  16. Mzizima
  17. Ngamiani Kaskazini
  18. Ngamiani Kati
  19. Ngamiani Kusini
  20. Nguvumali
  21. Pongwe
  22. Tangasisi
  23. Tongoni
  24. Usagara
Native Peoples
National Historic Sites
National Parks and Forest Reserves
Islands
Rivers and Lakes
Landmarks of Tanga
Heritage Monuments of Tanga
Tanga Region
Capital: Tanga
Districts
  1. Bumbuli District
  2. Handeni District
  3. Handeni Town Council
  4. Kilindi District
  5. Korogwe District
  6. Korogwe Urban District
  7. Lushoto District
  8. Mkinga District
  9. Muheza District
  10. Pangani District
  11. Tanga District
Native Peoples
National Historic Sites
Islands
Rivers and Lakes
Major Cities and Towns
National Parks and Reserves
Landmarks of Tanga
Heritage Monuments of Tanga
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