Sombetini

{{Short description|Ward in Arusha City Council of the Arusha Region of Tanzania}} {{Infobox settlement    |name = Sombetini |native_name = {{small|{{native phrase|sw|Kata ya Sombetini}}}} | settlement_type = Ward in Arusha City |image_skyline = {{Photomontage |photo1a = Streetscape, Sombetini.jpg |photo2a = Aim mall 02.jpg |photo3a = Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre.jpg |spacing = 2 |space = 2 |size = 225 |position = center |color_border = white |color = white |foot_montage = '''From top to bottom:'''<br /> Streetscape in Sombetini, Aim Mall in Sombetini}} |pushpin_map = Tanzania |coordinates = {{coord|3|23|11.94|S|36|40|2.64|E|type:adm2nd|display=inline,title}}  |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = {{flag|Tanzania}} |subdivision_type1 = Region |subdivision_name1 = Arusha Region |subdivision_type2 = District |subdivision_name2 = Arusha City Council |established_title = Ward |established_date = |seat_type = Headquarters |seat = Simanjiro Neighborhood |area_total_km2 = 5.173 |elevation_m = 1,348  |population_as_of = 2012 |population_total = 48,268 |population_density_km2 = auto |population_demonym = Sombetinian |postal_code_type = Tanzanian Postal Code |postal_code = 23116 |demographics_type1 = Ethnic groups |demographics1_title1 = Settler |demographics1_info1 = Waarusha, Iraqw & Meru |demographics1_title2 = Ancestral |demographics1_info2 = Kinongo }} '''Sombetini''' (''Kata ya Sombetini'', in Swahili) is one of the 19 administrative wards of the Arusha City Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is bordered by Elerai ward to the north, Unga Limited and Sokon I wards to the east. The wards of Olasiti and Terrat are located in to west and south respectively. The ward covers an area of {{cvt|5.173|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}}</ref> According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 48,268.<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|access-date=2021-11-24}}</ref>

==Geography== The ward has an elevation of {{cvt|1,348|m}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://elevationmap.net/osunyai-sombetini-arusha-urban-tz-1012568699|title=Sombetini Elevation}}</ref> == Economy == The southern part of Sombetini ward is home to the Arusha City Goat Market, the largest goat market in Arusha Region. Other notable economic activities are the Mbauda Market, also one of the largest trading centers in the city. Additionally, the ward is home to the Arusha Cultural Heritage Center and Gallery. Morombo goat barbeque street is one of the top attractions in the ward. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://theglodenperspective.medium.com/things-to-do-in-arusha-on-a-budget-85403f776857|title=Things to do in Arusha on a bduget|publisher=The Medium|access-date=2023-03-11}}</ref>

== Administration== The postal code for Sombetini Ward is ''23116''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.postalcodeinfo.com/tanzania/places-sombetini-arusha_urban_-4|title = Sombetini, Arusha Urban, Arusha, Tanzania Pin Code}}</ref> The ward is divided into the following neighbourhoods: * Kirika A, Sombetini * Kirika B, Sombetini * Olamuriaki, Sombetini * Osunyai, Sombetini * Simanjiro, Sombetini

== Education and health== ===Education=== Sombetini ward is home to these educational institutions: * Sombetini Primary School * Sombetini Secondary School * Imani Primary School (private) * Green Valley School (private) * Hady Primary School (private) * Nakido Primary School (private)

===Healthcare=== Sombetini ward is home to the following health institutions: * Sombetini Health Center

==References== {{reflist}} {{Arusha Urban District}} Category:Wards of Arusha City Category:Wards of Arusha Region {{Arusha-geo-stub}}