Kivukoni
{{Short description|Ward of Ilala District, Dar es Salaam Region}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kivukoni
| native_name = {{small|{{native phrase|sw|Kata ya Kivukoni}}}}
| nickname = The crossing place
| settlement_type = Ward of Ilala District
| image_skyline = {{Photomontage
|photo1a = Tanzanite Bridge 2, Msasani to Kivukoni, Kinondoni District to Ilala District.jpg
|photo2a = National Museum, Kivukoni Ward, Ilala.jpg
|photo3a = Kivukoni map.png
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|space = 2
|size = 200
|position = center
|color_border = white
|color = white
|foot_montage = From top to bottom:
The Tanzanite Bridge connecting Kivukoni ward with Oysterbay ward, National Museum & Map of Kivukoni ward}}
| coordinates = {{coord|6|48|51.12|S|39|17|24.36|E|type:adm2nd|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Tanzania}}
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Dar es Salaam Region
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Ilala District
| established_title = Ward
| established_date =
| seat_type = Headquarters
| seat =
| area_total_km2 = 2.38
| elevation_m = 11
| population_as_of = 2022
| population_total = 4045
| population_density_km2 = 2,824
| population_demonym =
| postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code
| postal_code = 11101
| demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups
| demographics1_title1 = Settler
| demographics1_info1 = Swahili
| demographics1_title2 = Ancestral
| demographics1_info2 = Zaramo
}}
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".{{cite web|url=http://www.dcc.go.tz/|title=Home - Dar es Salaam City Council|website=www.dcc.go.tz}} 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 {{cvt|2.387|km2}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/coastal/admin/0702__ilala_municipal/|title= Ilala/}} 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.{{cite web |title=Administrative Units: Population Distribution Report |url=https://www.nbs.go.tz/nbs/takwimu/Census2022/Administrative_units_Population_Distribution_Report_Tanzania_volume1a.pdf |accessdate=2 August 2024 |website=National Bureau of Statistics}}
Administration
The postal code for the Jangwani ward is 11101.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/dar-es-salaam/ilala-cbd/kivukoni/|title = Kivukoni Postal Code|accessdate=2023-06-15}}
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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- Kivukoni, Kivukoni
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- Seaview
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= Government =
The 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.{{Cite web|title=Ward Tribunal Act 1988|url=https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|access-date=19 March 2023|archive-date=19 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125418/https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|url-status=dead}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Local Government System|url=http://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/Country_profiles/Tanzania.pdf|access-date=19 March 2023}}
Economy
Kivukoni 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mifugouvuvi.go.tz|title=Home - Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries|website=www.mifugouvuvi.go.tz}} Kivukoni is a hub for tourism and hosting some of the largest hotels in the country. Kivukoni hosts the historic Askari Monument.
Demographics
The 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.
Education and health
=Education=
The ward is home to these educational institutions {{Cite web|date= 2019|title= Ilala District Socio economic Profile|publisher= Ilala Municipal Council|url= https://ilalamc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5dd/61e/4ae/5dd61e4ae0e1d951355697.pdf|access-date= 2023-03-11|archive-date= 11 March 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230311115613/https://ilalamc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5dd/61e/4ae/5dd61e4ae0e1d951355697.pdf|url-status= dead}} {{cite web|url=http://www.moe.go.tz/|title=Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Wizara ya Elimu, Sayansi, Teknolojia na Ufundi|website=www.moe.go.tz}}
- Bunge Primary School
=Healthcare=
The ward is home to the following health institutions:{{Cite web|title= Health Institutions|url=https://www.tmda.go.tz/pages/eastern-zone-hospitals|accessdate=2023-05-16}}
- Ocean Road Cancer Institute (private)
- National Institute for Medical Research, Kivukoni
Government offices
Kivukoni hosts the following government offices:
- National Development Corporation (NDC){{cite web |url=http://www.ndc.go.tz/ |title=Home |website=ndc.go.tz}}
- The Bank of Tanzania{{Cite web |url=http://www.bot.go.tz/ |title=Bank of Tanzania (BOT): Home Page : Benki Kuu ya Tanzania |access-date=2018-04-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018050738/http://www.bot.go.tz/ |archive-date=2010-10-18 |url-status=dead }}
- The Ministry of Constitutions and Legal Affairs
- The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology"http://www.moe.go.tz"
- The Ministry of Energy and Minerals{{Cite web |url=http://www.mem.go.tz/ |title=Mem - Url Change |access-date=2022-07-11 |archive-date=2018-01-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130203154/http://www.mem.go.tz/ |url-status=dead }}
- The Ministry of Finance and Planning{{cite web|url=http://www.mof.go.tz/|title=Ministry of Finance and Planning - HOME|website=www.mof.go.tz}}
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs{{cite web|url=http://www.tanzania.go.tz/home/pages/24|title=Tovuti Kuu ya Serikali: Uhusiano wa Kimataifa|website=www.tanzania.go.tz}}
- The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare{{cite web |url=http://www.moh.go.tz/ |title=Home |website=moh.go.tz}}
- The Ministry of Lands and Human Settlements
- The National Bureau of Statistics{{cite web|url=http://www.nbs.go.tz/|title=National Bureau of Statistics - Statistics for Development|website=www.nbs.go.tz}}
- The Prime Minister's Office{{cite web|url=http://www.tanzania.go.tz/|title=Tovuti Kuu ya Serikali: Welcome|website=www.tanzania.go.tz}}
- The Public Service Office and Good Governance{{cite web|url=http://www.utumishi.go.tz|title=Home|website=www.utumishi.go.tz}}
- The State House of Tanzania known as the 'Ikulu' in Kiswahili language.{{cite web|url=http://www.ikulu.go.tz/|title=Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania - Tovuti Rasmi ya Rais|website=www.ikulu.go.tz|access-date=2017-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151110053511/http://www.ikulu.go.tz/|archive-date=2015-11-10|url-status=dead}}
- The Supreme Court of Tanzania
- The Tanzania Buildings Agency
- The Tanzania Investment Centre{{cite web|url=http://www.tic.co.tz/|title=Tanzania Investment Centre|website=www.tic.co.tz}}
References
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{{Ilala District}}
{{Dar es Salaam}}
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Category:Wards of Dar es Salaam Region
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