Genge, Muheza

Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region
Ward of Muheza District in Tanga Region, Tanzania
Genge
Kata ya Genge (Swahili)
Ward of Muheza District
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Coordinates: 5°10′49.08″S 38°48′11.88″E / 5.1803000°S 38.8033000°E / -5.1803000; 38.8033000
Country Tanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictMuheza District
Area
 • Total5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total6,521
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili
 • AncestralBondei
Tanzanian Postal Code
21402

Genge (Kata ya Genge, in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward is part of the Muheza urban area. Tanganyika forms the northern boundary of the ward. East of this area is Lusanga. Kilulu is to the south. Majengo ward is located to the west. The ward covers an area of 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi),.[1] According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,521.[2]

Administration

The postal code for Genge Ward is 21402.[3] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):

  • Genge
  • Genge Mpya
  • Genge Mzee
  • Michungwani
  • National Housing

Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Genge 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:

  • Genge Police Station
  • Genge Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
  • Genge 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

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

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:[7]

  • Kilulu Primary School
  • Chogowe Primary School
  • Chief Mangenya Secondary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]

  • Genge Health Center

References

  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  3. ^ "Genge 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. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  7. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  8. ^ "Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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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 PeoplesRivers and LakesMajor Cities and Towns
  • Muheza
National Parks and Forest Reserves
Muheza Landmarks
  • Magoroto Forest Reserve
  • Kimbo Peak
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Capital: Tanga
Districts
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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