Tanga City Council is one of eleven administrative districts of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of 596.5 km² of which includes the historic city of Tanga and the Port of Tanga
Tanga City Council (Halimashauri ya Jiji la Tanga, in Swahili) is one of eleven administrative districts of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of 596.5 km2 (230.3 sq mi) of which includes the historic city of Tanga and the Port of Tanga.[1] Tanga 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 is comparable in size to the land area of Guam.[2] The administrative seat is the ward Central . The district is the administrative and economic center of Tanga Region. In Swahili, the word Tanga means “sail”.[3] The City was also the theater for the battle of Tanga. According to the 2022 census, the district has a total population of 393,429.[4][5]
As of 2012, Tanga District was administratively divided into 24 wards. As of 2022, Tanga City Council is composed of 4 divisions, each of which is further divided into 27 administrative wards. Nine of these, including Chongoleani, Mabokweni, Mzizima, Kiomoni, Kirare, Marungu, Tongoni, Masiwani Maweni, and Pongweu, are peri-urban areas. Of these, 18 are urban. 181 Mitaas make up the next division of the city.[6]
Tanga City Council, the City Council of Tanga, is a cornerstone of local governance in Tanzania, committed to enhancing public services and driving sustainable development in the vibrant coastal city of Tanga. Renowned for its dedication to community welfare and urban progress, the council is a respected employer offering opportunities to make a lasting impact. In this year Tanga City Council is excited to announce nine full-time job vacancies across two critical roles, inviting passionate individuals to join their mission of transforming Tanga
