Monduli Mjini, Monduli District
Ward and district capital of the Monduli District in the Arusha Region of Tanzania
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Monduli Mjini (Kata na Mji wa Monduli in Swahili) is an administrative ward and district capital located in the Monduli District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania.The ward is totally surrounded by the Engototo ward. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 8,699 people in the ward, from 7,796 in 2012.[1][2] The average elevation of Monduli Mjini is 1,553m. [3]
Monduli Mjini
Kata ya Monduli Mjini (Swahili) | |
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From top to bottom: View of Monduli Mountains from Monduli Mjini | |
| Nickname: Monduli's capital | |
  Monduli Mjini Location within Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 3°18′10.44″S 36°26′43.44″E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Arusha Region |
| District | Monduli District |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.543 km2 (0.982 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 8,699 |
| Demonym | Monduli towner |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili & Maasai |
| • Ancestral | Hadza, Datooga & Iraqw |
| Tanzanian Postal Code | 23401 |
Administration
The postal code for Monduli Mjini Ward is 23401.[4] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoodss:
- Monduli Magharibi
- Monduli Mashariki
- Sabasaba
- Sisoni Kati
Government
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Monduli Mjini Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[5] The ward has the following administration offices:
- Monduli Mjini Ward Police Station located in Kati neighbirhood
- Monduli Mjini Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji, Kata ya Monduli Mjini) in Kati Neighborhood
- Karatu Ward 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.[6]
Education and health
Education
The home to these educational institutions:
- Irkisongo Girls Secondary School
- Moringe Sokoine Secondary Teachers College
- Monduli Valley Primary School
- Emayani Engai Pre & Primary School
- Engarooj Primary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Marie Stopes Health Center
