Mtoni (''Kata ya Mtoni '', in

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) is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the

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of Tanzania. Kurasini forms the ward's northern boundary. The Kigamboni MC's east by

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. The ward is bordered by

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and Azimio to the west. The ward is bordered with Kijichi to the south. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 59,378.

Administration

The postal code for Mtoni Ward is ''15108''. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): * Bokorani * Bustani * Chaurembo * Mtoni * Relini * Sabasaba

Government

Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served.'' The Mtoni Ward'' administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward. The ward has the following administration offices: * Mtoni Police Station (''Kituo cha Polisi'') * Mtoni Government Office ('' Ofisi ya Afisa Mtendaji wa Kata'') * Mtoni 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 comprises a committee of eight elected council members, including a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.

Demographics

The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed over time, the ward became a cosmopolitan ward with a population of 59,378 as of 2012.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions: * Mtoni Maalum Primary School * Relini Secondary School, Mtoni * Al-Mustaqiim Primary School, Mtoni * Mtoni Primary School, Mtoni * Mtoni Sabasaba Primary School * Bwawani Primary School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: * Mandela Health Center, Mtoni * Mtoni Maalum Health Center * MICO Mtoni Health Centre * KKKT Mtoni Health Center * Mtoni Health Center

References

Temeke District Wards of Dar es Salaam Region {{DaresSalaam-geo-stub