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Duga, Tanga District
Duga (''Kata ya Duga '', in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Mwanzange ward encircles the ward on both the north and west sides. Mabawa is to its east. Tangasisi ward is to the south. The ward covers an area of , and has an average elevation of . The late Shaaban Robert Shaaban bin Robert, also known as Shaaban Robert (1 January 1909 – 20 June 1962), was a Tanzanian poet, author, and essayist who supported the preservation of Tanzanian verse traditions. Robert is celebrated as one of the greatest Tanzanian S ..., the national poet had a home in Duga ward and its the wards largest attraction. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 18,704. Administration The postal code for Duga Ward is 21114. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): * Duga Barabarani * Duga Dampo * Duga Mpya * Duga Viwanjani * Jaje * Magomeni "A" * Magomeni "B" * Magomeni "C" * Majengo "A" * Majengo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wards Of Tanzania
The administrative divisions of Tanzania are controlled by Part I, Article 2.2 of the Constitution of Tanzania.Article 2.2 provides: ''For the purpose of the efficient discharge of the functions of the Government of the United Republic or of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, the President may, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by law or provisions of such law as may be enacted by Parliament, divide the United Republic into regions, districts and other areas: Provided that the President shall first consult with the President of Zanzibar before dividing Tanzania Zanzibar into regions, districts or other areas.'' Tanzania is divided into thirty-one regions (''mkoa in Swahili''). Each region is subdivided into districts (''wilaya in Swahili''). The districts are sub-divided into divisions (''tarafa in Swahili'') and further into local wards (''kata in Swahili''). Wards are further subdivided for management purposes: for urban wards into streets (''mtaa in Swahil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |