Upanga East

The postal code for the Upanga East ward is 11102. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa): • Kibasila • Kitonga, Upanga East Government The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Upanga East 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: • Upanga Mashariki Police Station • Upanga Mashariki Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji) • Upanga Mashariki 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. ==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 a cosmopolitan ward. In fact the ward together with Upanga West has the largest concentration of Indian immigrants in the country. In total, 9,317 people called the ward home in 2022. == Education and health==

Education The ward is home to these educational institutions • Laureate Secondary School • Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School • Zanaki Secondary School • Mabwe Secondary School Healthcare The ward is home to the following health institutions: • Regency Hospital • Tumaini Hospital • Tiba Healthcare ==Embassies in Upanga East==

Upanga East hosts the following embassies; • Embassy of The Democratic Republic of Congo • Embassy of The Italian Republic • Embassy of The Republic of Burundi • Embassy of The Republic of Sudan • Embassy of The State of Japan ==Organisations in Upanga East==

Upanga East also hosts the following; • The Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee Hall • The Tanzania Scouts Association Ground • The Don Bosco Youth Centre • The Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited ==References==