Elerai is an administrative ward in

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of Tanzania. It is one of 19 urban administrative wards in the municipality. The ward is bordered by

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ward to the east, Sombetini to the south and, a tiny portion of Unga L.T.D ward to the southeast. The ward covers an area of 3.746 km² (1.446 sq mi) and ranks number eleven in the area in Arusha city. The ward is home to the national National College of Tourism, the African Court and

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(TANAPA)'s national headquarters, also the Arusha Modern school. The school's famous alumna is Tanzanian recording artist,

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, who received secondary education there. According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 40,749.

Economy

The ward is also home to TANAPA national headquarters and the famous African Court. Other industries are the Arusha Meat company and the JR Institute of Information Technology. These institutions are the biggest contributors to the Elerai ward economy, supporting the surrounding businesses. The ward is also home to the Elerai Maize Depot which is one of the largest in the city bringing maize from surrounding regions to be sold and distributed. The ward also has some light industries and manufacturing that also support the ward's economy.

Administration and neighborhoods

The postal code for Elerai Ward is 23106. Elerai ward is divided into fourteen neighborhoods: * Azimio, Elerai * Majengo A, Elerai * Majengo B, Elerai * Mama Musa, Elerai * Olmatejoo A, Elerai * Olmatejoo B, Elerai * Remtula, Elerai * Sakon, Elerai * Shuma, Elerai * Kware, Elerai * Ngurumo, Elerai * Sakina, Elerai * Samanga, Elerai * Urundini, Elerai

Education

Elerai ward is home to these educational institutions: *Elerai Secondary School *Elerai Primary School *Arusha Modern School (private) *National College of Tourism *JR Institute of Information technology (private) *St. Michael Primary School *Majengo Primary School

Healthcare

Elerai ward is home to the following health institutions: *Sakina Medical Center (private) *Elerai Health Center *Elerai Dispensary (private)

Note

Not to be confused with a village in Kilindi District in Tanga Region of Tanzania also named Elerai. That village is bordered by Kibirashi village to the north-east.

References

Wards of Arusha City Wards of Arusha Region {{Arusha-geo-stub