{{Short description|Ward in Muheza District, Tanga Region}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Kisiwani |native_name = {{small|{{native phrase|sw|Kata ya Kisiwani}}}} |settlement_type = Ward of Muheza District |image_skyline = {{Photomontage |photo1a = MAGOROTO FOREST.jpg |photo2a = Black pepper farming.jpg |photo3a = |spacing = 2 |space = 2 |size = 200 |position = center |color_border = white |color = white |foot_montage = '''From top to bottom:'''<br />Magoroto Forest scene in Magoroto ward & Black pepper in farmer's hands in Magoroto}} |coordinates ={{coord|5|6|30.24|S|38|44|37.32|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 = 38 <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = 2012 |population_total = 5,769 |postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code |postal_code = 21414 |demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups |demographics1_title1 = Settler |demographics1_info1 = Swahili & Shambaa |demographics1_title2 = Ancestral |demographics1_info2 = Bondei }}

'''Magoroto''' (''Kata ya Magoroto'', in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Muheza District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Misozwe, to the east by Kicheba, to the south by Magila and Nkumba, and to the west by Tongwe. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|38|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|309|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/mwembeni-magoroto-muheza-tz-1012576132|title=Magoroto Elevation}}</ref> According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 5,769.<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 '''Magoroto''' Ward is 21414.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/muheza/magoroto/|title = Magoroto Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}</ref> The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): {{col-begin|width=50%}} {{col-break}} * 398 Kelugundi * Bamba Masoloko * Bombo * Gare * Jego * Jeila * Kisiwani * Kivindo * Kwasimba * Kweale * Kwedibo {{col-break}} * Kwekanta * Kwemainde * Kwemdui * Kwemnazi * Kwemtambuu * Kweng'washa * Kweshai * Kwetete * Kwezevu * Mabejani * Magomba {{col-break}} * Magomba Kwemainde * Magula * Kwetete * Mambomsije * Manga * Mdote * Mgambo * Misufini {{col-break}} * Mkungu * Mwembeni * Mwembeni "A" * Mwembeni "B" * Seluka * Ubiri {{col-end}} === Government === The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.'''''The Magoroto 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: * Magoroto Police Station * Magoroto Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji'') * Magoroto 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>{{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>{{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> * Mwembeni Primary School * Gare Primary School *Mgambo Primary School *Magula Primary School * Mlinga Secondary School

===Healthcare=== The ward is home to the following health institutions:<ref>{{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> *Mwembeni dispensary

==References== {{reflist}} {{Muheza District}} {{Tanga}} Category:Wards of Tanga Region {{TangaTZ-geo-stub}}