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'''Masuguru''' (''Kata ya Masuguru'', in Swahili) is an administrative ward in Tanga District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward is part of the Muheza urban area. Tanganyika and Mbaramo form the northern and southern borders of the ward. East of this location is Majengo. Kwemkabala ward encircles the ward to the south and west. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|0.3|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> and has an average elevation of {{cvt|200|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/tanganyika-muheza-tz-1012579721|title=Tanganyika, Muheza, Tanzania on the Elevation Map. Topographic Map of Tanganyika, Muheza, Tanzania.|website=elevationmap.net}}</ref> According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 3,824.<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|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 '''Masuguru''' Ward is 21403.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/tanga/muheza/masuguru/|title = Masuguru Postal Code|accessdate=2023-05-22}}</ref> The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): {{col-begin|width=50%}} {{col-break}} * Bonde Street * Masuguru * Masuguru Shule * Papa Street {{col-break}} * Swahili Street * Ubena "A" * Uhuru * Uhuru Street {{col-end}} === Government === The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.'''''The Masuguru 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: * Masuguru Police Station * Masuguru Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji'') * Masuguru 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"/> * Masuguru Primary School * Swafaa Primary School * Muheza Primary School ===Healthcare=== The ward is home to the following health institutions:<ref name="auto"/> * Medicare Health Center
==References== {{reflist}} {{Muheza District}} {{Tanga}} Category:Wards of Tanga Region {{TangaTZ-geo-stub}}