Pande Darajani
{{Short description|Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region}}
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|name = Pande Darajani
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|settlement_type = Ward of Muheza District
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = {{flag|Tanzania}}
|subdivision_type1 = Region
|subdivision_name1 = Tanga Region
|subdivision_type2 = District
|subdivision_name2 = Muheza District
|established_title = Ward
|area_total_km2 = 51.1
|population_as_of = 2012
|population_total = 3,681
|postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code
|postal_code = 21418
|demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups
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Pande Darajani (Kata ya Pande Darajani, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The Mhinduro and Mnyenzani wards of Mkinga border the ward on its northern side. The Kiomoni of Tanga is to the east. Kicheba and Mlingoni are to the south. Misozwe is in the west. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|51.1|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}} According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,681.{{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=2022-06-05}}
Administration
The postal code for Pande Darajani Ward is 21418.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/muheza/pande-darajani/|title = Pande Darajani Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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- Darajani
- Jitengeni
- Kibaranga
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- Kifaru
- Mijohorni
- Upale
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= Government =
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Pande Darajani 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:
- Pande Darajani Police Station
- Pande Darajani Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
- Pande Darajani 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 Bondei people.{{cite web|url=https://muhezadc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5a8/079/062/5a8079062dca8620207114.pdf|title=Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023|access-date=2023-07-29}}
Education and health
=Education=
The ward is home to these educational institutions:{{cite web|url=https://muhezadc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5a8/079/062/5a8079062dca8620207114.pdf|title=Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023|access-date=2023-07-29}}
- Mjesani Primary School
- Zigi Primary School
- Zigi Secondary School
=Healthcare=
The ward is home to the following health institutions:{{cite web|url=https://muhezadc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5a8/079/062/5a8079062dca8620207114.pdf|title=Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023|access-date=2023-07-29}}
- Pande Health Center