Nzega Town Council

Overview & Status

• Established: Became an independent Town Council (TC) on December 9, 2014—split from the wider Nzega District Council.

• Geography: Covers approximately 690–691 km², situated on Tanzania’s central plateau at around 1,200 m above sea level, with gently rolling hills and seasonal valleys.

• Population: As of the 2022 census, the Town Council area has about 125,193 inhabitants.

⚖️ Administrative Structure

• Wards: Divided into 10 wards (mitaa), including Nzega Mashariki, Nzega Magharibi, Nzega Ndogo, Miguwa, Mwanzoli, Kitangili, Mbogwe, Ijanija, Itilo, Uchama.

• Hamlets & Neighbourhoods: Comprises 14 neighbourhoods and around 174 hamlets as per 2015 data.

• Leadership:

  • Mwenyekiti wa Halmashauri (Council Chairperson): Mhe. Belbara Makono.

  • Director (Mkurugenzi): Ndg. Shomary Salim Mndolwa.

🏗 Economy & Development

• Agriculture & Livestock: Over 72% of the land is arable, though only about 34% is currently cultivated. The council promotes cereals, legumes, fruits, spices, and commercial farming.

• Other Sectors: Expanding opportunities in mining, real estate, shopping malls, and markets.

• Infrastructure Needs: The council prioritizes improvements in telecommunications, roads, rail links, establishing referral hospitals, clean water access, and upgrading social services.

• GIS Adoption: Recent pushes encourage the use of GIS for better planning and service delivery.

🎯 Vision, Mission & Values

• Core Values: The council emphasizes leadership, community participation, equity & transparency, and quality service delivery.

• Strategic Focus: Encourages civic engagement, transparent decision-making, and continuous improvement aligned with local and national development goals.

🚧 Infrastructure & Transport Links

• Roads & Rail: Situated at the junction of trunk roads T3 (Morogoro–Rwanda border) and T8 (Tabora–Mwanza), with the Central Line railway nearby.

• Public Facilities:

  • Education: Several primary and secondary schools, with studies exploring vocational training in public schools .

  • Health: Town includes a district hospital and various health centres and pharmacies.

  • Water: Less than 50% of residents have safe, clean water access; improving this remains a key focus.

📞 Contact Information

• Address: S.L.P 256, Nzega, Tabora Region

• Phone/Mobile: +255 677 003 373

• Email: td@nzegatc.go.tz (general), info@nzegatc.go.tz (complaints)

📌 Quick Facts at a Glance

In summary, Nzega Town Council is a fast-growing urban authority, actively working on infrastructure, agriculture, health, and water projects. It emphasizes good governance through community involvement, transparency, and quality in its administration.