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
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
Government
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
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]
Magila Primary School
Misongeni Primary School
Magila Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]
