Magila

Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region

Ward of Muheza District in Tanga Region, Tanzania

Magila

Kata ya Magila (Swahili)

Ward of Muheza District

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Coordinates: 5°8′57.84″S 38°46′2.64″E﻿ / ﻿5.1494000°S 38.7674000°E﻿ / -5.1494000; 38.7674000
Country|  Tanzania
Region| Tanga Region
District| Muheza District
Area

• Total

| 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi)
Population

(2012)

• Total

| 6,758
Ethnic groups

• Settler| Swahili
• Ancestral| Bondei
Tanzanian Postal Code|

21407

Magila (Kata ya Magila, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Magoroto and Kicheba wards form the northern boundary of the ward. The Tanganyika ward is to the east. Kwemkabala, Mbaramo, and Tingeni are to the south. The ward covers an area of 25.4 km2 (9.8 sq mi),[1] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,758.[2]

## Administration

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The postal code for Magila Ward is 21407.[3] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

* Jibandeni
* Kibaoni
* Kiumba
* Kwasabia
* Kwasemgaya
* Kwedunda
* Mabanduka
* Magazini

* Magila
* Mangachini
* Masoroko
* Mikwamba
* Misongeni
* Ntengwe
* Seluka

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### Government

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The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Magila Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[4] The ward has the following administration offices:

* Magila Police Station
* Magila Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
* Magila 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.[5]

## Demographics

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Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Bondei people.[6]

## Education and health

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### Education

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The ward is home to these educational institutions:[6]

* Magila Primary School
* Misongeni Primary School
* Magila Secondary School

### Healthcare

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The ward is home to the following health institutions:[6]

* Magila Health Center

## References

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1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de.
2. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
3. ^ "Magila Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-05-22.
4. ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
5. ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
6. ^ a b c "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.

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Muheza District

Capital: Muheza Town

Wards|

1. Amani
2. Bwembwera
3. Genge
4. Kicheba
5. Kigombe
6. Kilulu
7. Kisiwani
8. Kwafungo
9. Kwakifua
10. Kwemkabala
11. Lusanga
12. Magila
13. Magoroto
14. Majengo
15. Masuguru
16. Mbaramo
17. Mbomole
18. Mhamba
19. Misalai
20. Misozwe
21. Mkuzi
22. Mlingano
23. Mpapayu
24. Mtindiro
25. Ngomeni
26. Nkumba
27. Pande Darajani
28. Potwe
29. Songa
30. Tanganyika
31. Tingeni
32. Tongwe
33. Zirai

Native Peoples|

* Bondei
* Dhaiso
* Zigula
* Shambaa

Rivers and Lakes|

* Zigi River
* Pangani River

Major Cities and Towns|

* Muheza

National Parks and Forest Reserves|

* Mhamba Forest Reserve
* Magoroto Forest Reserve
* Amani Nature Reserve

Muheza Landmarks|

* Magoroto Forest Reserve
* Kimbo Peak

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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|

* Sambaa
* Zigua
* Digo
* Dhaiso
* Segeju
* Bondei
* Ngulu
* Mbugu

National Historic Sites|

* Tongoni Ruins
* Bombo Kaburi
* Tanga Island
* Muhembo
* Mnarani
* Ndumi
* Vugha
* Yambe Island

Islands|

* Mwewe Island
* Ulenge Island
* Kirui Island
* Kwale Island
* Karange Island
* Yambe Island
* Tanga Island
* Maziwe Island

Rivers and Lakes|

* Pangani River
* Sigi River
* Mkulumuzi River
* Mligasi River
* Saunyi River
* Umba River
* Msangazi River
* Soni River
* Lwengera River
* Lake Manka

Major Cities and Towns|

* Muheza
* Pangani
* Korogwe
* Lushoto
* Handeni

National Parks and Reserves|

* Amani Nature Reserve
* Mkomazi National Park
* Saadani National Park
* Handeni National Forest Reserve
* Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park
* Magoroto Forest Reserve
* Mhamba Forest Reserve
* Nilo Forest Reserve
* Baga Forest Reserve
* Magamba Forest Reserve
* Ndelemi Forest Reserve
* Kisima Gonja Forest Reserve
* Shagayu Forest Reserve
* Kitumbi Forest Reserve
* Gole Forest Reserve
* Tanga
* Kirui
* Mwewe
* Kwale
* Ulenge
* Yambe
* Maziwi
* Tanga Island

Landmarks of Tanga|

* Amboni Caves
* Usambara Mountains
* Nguu Mountains
* Irente Views
* Mkuzi Falls
* Chambolo Peak (2,289m)

Heritage Monuments of Tanga|

* Urithi Tanga Museum
* Shabaan Robert's House, Duga
* Shabaan Robert Museum, Machui
* Old Korogwe
* Ulenge Island Front Range Lighthouse
* Ulenge Island Rear Range Lighthouse

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