{{Short description|Ward in Tanga Region, Tanzania}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Chumbageni |native_name = {{small|{{native phrase|sw|Kata ya Chumbageni}}}} |nickname = |settlement_type = Ward of Tanga City Council |image_skyline = {{Photomontage |photo1a = Chumbageni, Tanga CC.jpg |photo2a = |photo3a = |spacing = 2 |space = 2 |size = 200 |position = center |color_border = white |color = white |foot_montage = '''From top to bottom:'''<br /> Scene in Chumbageni}} |coordinates ={{coord|5|4|19.2|S|39|5|26.16|E|type:adm2nd|display=inline,title}} |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = {{flag|Tanzania}} |subdivision_type1 = Region |subdivision_name1 = Tanga Region |subdivision_type2 = District |subdivision_name2 = Tanga City Council |established_title = Ward |area_total_km2 = 2.5 <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2012 |population_total = 14,225 |postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code |postal_code = 21108 |demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups |demographics1_title1 = Settler |demographics1_info1 = Swahili |demographics1_title2 = Ancestral |demographics1_info2 = Digo & Segeju }} '''Chumbageni''' ({{langx|sw|Kata ya Chumbageni}}) is an administrative ward in Tanga City Council of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Tanga Bay and Mzizima Ward, which are separated by the Mkulumuzi River and Tanga Bay, border the ward to the north. Central ward is to the east. Majengo, Mwanzange, and Nguvumali wards are to the south. Kiomoni ward is to the west. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|2.5|km2}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/northern/admin/|title=Tanzania: Northern Zone Tanzania (Districts and Wards) – Population Statistics, Charts and Map}}</ref> and has an average elevation of {{cvt|23|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/chumvini-chumbageni-tanga-tz-1012577754|title=Chumbageni Elevation}}</ref> According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 14,225.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tanzania.countrystat.org/fileadmin/user_upload/countrystat_fenix/congo/docs/Census%20General%20Report-2012PHC.pdf|title=2012 Population and Housing Census General Report|publisher=Government of Tanzania|accessdate=2022-04-30|archive-date=2022-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326183741/http://tanzania.countrystat.org/fileadmin/user_upload/countrystat_fenix/congo/docs/Census%20General%20Report-2012PHC.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Administration== The postal code for Chumbageni Ward is 21108.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/tanga-cbd/chumbageni/|title = Chumbageni Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}</ref> The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): {{col-begin|width=50%}} {{col-break}} * Chumvini * Ikulu * Jofu juu A * JUWATA * Kisosora Kaskazini * Kisosara Kusini {{col-break}} * Kotazi * Kwaminchi * Manzang'ombe * Mtupie * Roma * Tumaini {{col-end}} === Government === The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. The Chumbageni Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ward Tribunal Act 1988|url=https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|access-date=19 March 2023|archive-date=19 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125418/https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|url-status=dead}}</ref> The ward has the following administration offices: * Chumbageni Police Station * Chumbageni Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji'') * Chumbageni 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Local Government System|url=http://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/Country_profiles/Tanzania.pdf|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref>
==Demographics== Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.<ref name="vOTOk">{{cite web|url=https://tangacc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/631/c49/ad1/631c49ad1143a203130679.pdf|title= Tanga City Council Strategic Plan 2021-2025|publisher= The Tanga City Council|access-date=2023-07-25}}</ref>
== Education and health== ===Education=== The ward is home to these educational institutions:<ref name="vOTOk" /> * Chumbageni Primary School * Changa Primary School * Kisosora Primary School * Chumbageni Secondary School * Mkuzi Secondary School * Coastal Secondary School * Macechu Secondary School ===Healthcare=== The ward is home to the following health institutions:<ref name="vOTOk" /> * Tumaini Health Center ==References== {{reflist}} {{Tanga District}} {{Tanga}} Category:Wards of Tanga Region {{TangaTZ-geo-stub}}