Mbezi (''Kata ya Mbezi'', in

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) is an administrative ward in

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of the

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. Mabwepande and Wazo of Kinondoni MC border the ward to the north. The ward is bordered to the east by the wards of

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and

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. South of here is Msigani. The westernmost wards are Kwembe, Kibamba, Maili Moja, and Pangani, the latter two of

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. The ward is home to the majority of Pande Game Reserve's area. The ward is named after the Mbezi River, which passes through it. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 73,414.

Administration

The postal code for Mbezi Ward is ''16113''. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (''Mitaa''): * Luis * Makabe * Mbezi Luis * Mpiji Magohe * Msakuzi * Msakuzi Kusini * Mshikamano * Msumi

Government

Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served.'' The Mbezi Ward'' administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward. The ward has the following administration offices: * Mbezi Police Station * Mbezi Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji'') * Mbezi Ward 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 comprises a committee of eight elected council members, including a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.

Demographics

The ward serves as the

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's ancestral home along with a sizable chunk of the district. The ward changed over time into a cosmopolitan ward as the city grew.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions: * Mbezi Luis Primary School * Makabe Primary School * Montesorri Mbezi Mshikamano * Mbezi Secondary School * Mbezi Inn Secondary School * Mbezi Technical School

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: * Mebzi Health Center * Mbezi Mazulu Health Center * Eternal Mbezi Luis Health Center * Arafa Health Center, Mbez * Baraka Mbezi Health Center

References

Ubungo District Wards of Dar es Salaam Region {{DaresSalaam-geo-stub