Tanga District
Tanga is one of eleven administrative districts of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of 596.5 km2 (230.3 sq mi).[1] Kilwa district is bordered to the north by Mkinga District, to the east by the Indian Ocean, to the south and west by Muheza District. The district seat (capital) is the city of Tanga. The district is the adminstrative and economic center of Tanga Region. According to the 2012 census, the district has a total population of 273,332.[2]
Tanga
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|---|---|
| Wilaya ya Tanga, Mkoa wa Tanga | |
 Museum Building, Central Ward, Tanga District | |
| Nickname(s): The economic heart of Tanga | |
 Tanga District in Tanga Region | |
| Coordinates: 5°52′48″S 35°7′35.4″E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Tanga Region |
| Capital | Tanga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 596.5 km2 (230.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 273,332 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | District Tangan |
| Website | https://tangacc.go.tz/ |
Administrative subdivisions
As of 2012, Tanga District was administratively divided into 24 wards.
Education & Health
As of February 2017, there were 124 Schools in Tanga district, 98 of are primary schools and 26 are secondary schools.[3] In Terms of Healthcare facilities, as of 2021 Tanga district is home to 27 health centers.[4]
References
- "Tanzania: Northern Zone(Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- "Education Tanga District". tangacc.go.tz. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- "Health Tanga District Council". tangacc.go.tz. Retrieved 2022-04-30.