Kariakoo
Kariakoo
Kata ya Kariakoo ( Ilala District | |
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From top to bottom: Street view of Kariakoo ward, The iconic Kariakoo Market Building in the 1970s | |
Coordinates: 6°49′10.92″S 39°16′22.8″E / 6.8197000°S 39.273000°E | |
Country | Zaramo |
Tanzanian Postal Code | 11106 |
Kariakoo (Kata ya Kariakoo, in
Administration
The postal code for the Kariakoo ward is 11106.[2] The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Government
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Kariakoo Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[3] The ward has the following administration offices:
- Kariakoo Ward Police Station located in Karume neighborhood
- Kariakoo Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji) in Shariff Shamba Neighborhood
- Kariakoo 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 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.[4]
Demographics
The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed throughout time, the ward became into a cosmopolitan ward. In total, 13,780 people called the ward home in 2012.[5]
History
In pre-colonial times there was a large village in the area now known as Kariakoo. This village was frequently raided by
In 1914 the German administration bought Kariakoo from Schoeller, with the intent of creating a formal African township according to the general
In 1916 the British conquered Dar es Salaam, and Kariakoo was used as a base for the Carrier Corps.In 1923 the market built by the Germans finally began to function. In the 1970s it was substantially restructured.
Economy
Kariakoo hosts an extensive market which is a major contribution to
The Kariakoo Market
It is the busiest and the biggest market that contributes substantially to Dar es Salaam's food provision as well as a small-scale economy. Until recently Kariakoo was also one of the main dala dala "stations" in Dar es Salaam, although this has now been moved to south east of Mawasiliano as the Mawasiliano bus terminal. Seeing how well the business is going. The Kariakoo Market Corp are soon set to open another new market at Mbezi Beach area at the cost of Sh500m.[9]
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions [10]
- Mamilo Vocational College
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[11]
- Kariakoo Dispensary
- Health Home Dispensary
- Sokoni Dispensary
- Kings Health Center, Kariakoo
- Kariakoo Hospital
References
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Kariakoo Postal Code". Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Ilala District Socio economic Profile" (PDF). Ilala Municipal Council. 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Kariakoo Market: Where Africa meets". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Kariakoo Markets Corporation - Home". Archived from the original on 8 April 2017.
- ^ "Dar Rapid Transit - Home". Archived from the original on 21 September 2011.
- ^ "Kariakoo Markers Corp to build a 500m/- market at Mbezi Beach area". IPP Media. 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Ilala District Socio economic Profile" (PDF). Ilala Municipal Council. 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 16 May 2023.