{{Short description|Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Magila |native_name = {{small|{{native phrase|sw|Kata ya Magila}}}} |settlement_type = Ward of Muheza District |image_skyline = {{Photomontage |photo1a = |photo2a = |photo3a = |spacing = 2 |space = 2 |size = 200 |position = center |color_border = white |color = white |foot_montage = '''From top to bottom:'''}} |coordinates ={{coord|5|8|57.84|S|38|46|2.64|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 = Muheza District |established_title = Ward |area_total_km2 = 25.4 <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2012 |population_total = 6,758 |postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code |postal_code = 21407 |demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups |demographics1_title1 = Settler |demographics1_info1 = Swahili |demographics1_title2 = Ancestral |demographics1_info2 = Bondei }}
'''Magila''' (''Kata ya Magila'', in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. Magoroto and Kicheba wards form the northern boundary of the ward. The Tanganyika ward is to the east. Kwemkabala, Mbaramo, and Tingeni are to the south. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|25.4|km2}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/tanzania/northern/admin/|title=Tanzania: Northern Tanzania (Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map|website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 6,758.<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=2022-06-05}}</ref> ==Administration== The postal code for '''Magila''' Ward is 21407.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/muheza/magila/|title = Magila Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}</ref> The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): {{col-begin|width=50%}} {{col-break}} * Jibandeni * Kibaoni (Makungwi kwa Semweta) * Kiumba * Kwasabia * Kwasemgaya * Kwedunda * Mabanduka * Magazini {{col-break}} * Magila * Mangachini * Masoroko * Mikwamba * Misongeni * Ntengwe * Seluka {{col-end}} === Government === The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.'''''The Magila 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: * Magila Police Station * Magila Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji'') * Magila 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 Bondei people.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://muhezadc.go.tz/storage/app/uploads/public/5a8/079/062/5a8079062dca8620207114.pdf|title=Muheza District Strategic Plan 2018-2023|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
==Education and health== ===Education=== The ward is home to these educational institutions:<ref name="auto"/> * Magila Primary School * Misongeni Primary School * Magila Secondary School ===Healthcare=== The ward is home to the following health institutions:<ref name="auto"/> * Magila Health Center
==References== {{reflist}} {{Muheza District}} {{Tanga}} Category:Wards of Tanga Region {{TangaTZ-geo-stub}}