The postal code for the Ukonga ward is 12107.[2]
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
Markaz
Mazizini
Mongo la Ndege
Mwembe Madafu
Sabasaba, Ukonga
Government
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Ukonga Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[3] The ward has the following administration offices:
Ukonga Police Station
Ukonga Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji)
Ukonga 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.[4]
Demographics
The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward. In total, 80,034 people called the ward home in 2012.[5]
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions [5]
Muhango Secondary School
Rosehill Secondary School
Holy Trinity Primary School
Ukonga Primary School
St. Therese Primary School
Ukonga Jica Primary School
Mizambarauni Primary School
Gof Primary School
Amani Primary School, Ukonga
ABC Capital Primary School
Kinyamwezi Secondary School, Ukonga
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[6]