Ngamiani Kusini
{{Short description|Ward in Tanga City Council, Tanga Region}}
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|settlement_type = Ward of Tanga City Council
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|subdivision_type1 = Region
|subdivision_name1 = Tanga Region
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|subdivision_name2 = Tanga City Council
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|population_as_of = 2012
|population_total = 7,638
|postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code
|postal_code = 21106
|demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups
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Ngamiani Kusini (Ngamiani Kusini, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Ngamiani Kati forms the northern boundary of the ward. Usagara and Makorora border the ward to the east. Msambweni is in the south. Majengo and Mwanzange are located to the west.
The ward covers an area of {{cvt|0.4|km2}},{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/northern/admin/|title=Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map}} and has an average elevation of {{cvt|15|m}}.{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/mapinduzi-a-ngamiani-kusini-tanga-tz-1012569122|title=Ngamiani Kusini Elevation}} According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 7,638.{{cite web|url=http://tanzania.countrystat.org/fileadmin/user_upload/countrystat_fenix/congo/docs/Census%20General%20Report-2012PHC.pdf|title=2012 Population and Housing Census General Report|publisher=Government of Tanzania|accessdate=2022-06-01}}
Administration
The postal code for Ngamiani Kusini Ward is 21106.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/tanga-cbd/ngamiani-kusini/|title = Ngamiani Kusini Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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- Azimio "A"
- Azimio "B"
- Jamhuri "A"
- Jamhuri "B"
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- Mapinduzi "A"
- Mapinduzi "B"
- Muungano "A"
- Muungano "B"
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= Government =
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Ngamiani Kusini 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}} The ward has the following administration offices:
- Ngamiani Kusini Police Station
- Ngamiani Kusini Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Ngamiani Kusini 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}}
Demographics
Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.{{cite web|url=https://tangacc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/631/c49/ad1/631c49ad1143a203130679.pdf|title= Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025|publisher= The Tanga City Council|access-date=2023-07-25}}
Education and health
=Education=
The ward is home to these educational institutions:{{cite web|url=https://tangacc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/631/c49/ad1/631c49ad1143a203130679.pdf|title= Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025|publisher= The Tanga City Council|access-date=2023-07-25}}
- Ngamiani Kusini Primary School
- Abdulhafidhi Abas Primary School
=Healthcare=
The ward is home to the following health institutions:{{cite web|url=https://tangacc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/631/c49/ad1/631c49ad1143a203130679.pdf|title= Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025|publisher= The Tanga City Council|access-date=2023-07-25}}
- Bethlehem Dental and Health Center of Ngamiani Kusini