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Bagamoyo District, Pwani

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through informal work. Even while Bagamoyo's bus terminals and important road intersections are buzzing with informal activity, the district council hasn't been helping to regulate or encourage it. The district's economic development has been hampered by a lack of infrastructure support and weak policies for the industry, which has also caused geographical disarray, particularly among the informal settlements.
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respectively. The district has also constructed 28 homes for elementary school teachers in cooperation with other partners. The general working, residing, and learning environments for both pupils and teachers have significantly improved thanks to the classroom and residential building. Resources should be distributed in accordance with the rising student enrollment.
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and then the Germans and British. Only a few of the colonisers' descendants are still in Bagamoyo town today. Most of the current population is cosmopolitan with peoples from all over the mainland. According to the 2022 census, the district had a total population of 205,478 (101,827 males and 103,651
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In informal settlements, urban infrastructure and essential services are subpar or nonexistent. The need for housing, water, sanitization, and roads has expanded in Bagamoyo due to the city's expanding population. Local administrations have found it difficult to meet these expectations due to limited
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of the economy employs a sizable portion of the labour force in Bagamoyo. Hawkers and kiosks, which primarily operate from stalls, are fairly prevalent in Bagamoyo's streets and residential neighbourhoods. People who are not employed formally and those looking for supplementary income can make money
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supplements has climbed by 5.8%, and infant death rates have decreased. The district hospital has been renovated, and dispensaries have been built. Organised committees in 16 villages have been offered knowledge on malaria control. To purchase mosquito nets and insecticide for district residents, a
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There are a total of 38 health service stations in the Bagamoyo District. The population's needs cannot be met by this small number of healthcare institutions, which results in an uneven doctor-to-patient ratio. All patients cannot be seen by doctors in a timely manner. Positively, there have been
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90% of the people in the district work in agriculture and animal husbandry, which together account for the majority of Bagamoyo's economic activity. Fishing, hunting, commerce (primarily agro-trade), industrial growth, artisanal and informal activities, and tourism are further economically stable
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There are 110 primary schools in the Bagamoyo district. The district has been able to build 201 classes thanks to the Primary Education Development Programme. In accordance with the programme, enrollment in primary schools rose by 77 percent, 109 percent, and 93 percent in 2001, 2002, and 2003,
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resources. More bore wells and rainfall harvesting systems were built by the district council in an effort to increase the water supply. Two projects for piped water delivery have also been carried out by the district. In 2002, 50% of the people in Bagamoyo had access to clean, safe water.
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pursuits. The district's economic foundation is provided by these activities. The district's per capita income in 2002 was projected to be 128,000
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to the south, and the Kinondoni District to the south-east in the Dar es Salaam Region. The district is comparable in size to the land area of
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reefs. Cultural tourism in the district includes historical places, paintings, sculptures, traditional dances, and cultural apparel.
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improvements in the health indicators for kids. Overall, the number of immunisations has grown, the number of children receiving
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seasons which are the warm season which starts in October to December and the spring season which starts in March to June.
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harvesting. Tourism is a big income earner for the district through its beaches, marine life, mangrove reserves, and
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Bagamyo receives an average of 800 mm - 1200 mm of rain per year. The district has two
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A total of 3,033 km of roads exist in the Bagamoyo district, including 236 km of
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Bagamoyo district council is made up of 2 Divisions, 11 Wards, 8 Villages and 174 hamlets.
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The 2012 Population and Housing Census (PHC) for United Republic of Tanzania
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View of Bagamoyo Bay, Old Arab Teahouse in Bagamoyo Town and ruins of
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948 km (366 sq mi) for Turks and Caicos Islands at
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As of 2022, the population of Bagamoyo district is 205,478. 32: 466: 393: 376: 359: 335: 760:"Administrative Units: Population Distribution Report" 1642: 1621: 1548: 1523: 1457: 1380: 1344: 1303: 1247: 1176: 1160: 1144: 1128: 1062: 389: 372: 355: 330: 320: 303: 293: 283: 276: 268: 258: 250: 245: 235: 227: 222: 212: 202: 190: 172: 26: 693:"revolving fund" has been set up in the district. 661:The original inhabitants of the district were the 112:, a National Historic Site in Bagamoyo District 754: 752: 1679: 1215: 1030: 8: 830:"Bagamoyo District Strategic Plan 2010-2016" 21:District of Pwani in Pwani Region, Tanzania 1686: 1672: 1664: 1222: 1208: 1200: 1037: 1023: 1015: 23: 557:Agriculture, including the production of 711: 350: 329: 319: 302: 275: 244: 221: 211: 171: 136: 124: 116: 62: 388: 371: 354: 292: 282: 267: 257: 249: 234: 226: 201: 189: 7: 16:District of Pwani Region, Tanzania 14: 423:) is one of eight administrative 231:945 km (365 sq mi) 177: 126: 92: 81: 70: 1597:Mafia Islands Marine Reserves 809:"Bagamoyo District Statistics" 788:"Bagamoyo District Statistics" 1: 767:National Bureau of Statistics 1643:Heritage Monuments of Pwani 1549:National Parks and Reserves 854:"Bagamoyo District History" 609:. Also livestock breeding, 601:and artisanal fishing with 451:. The district capital is 439:to the north and west, the 347:Symbols of Tanzania 1800: 1581:Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserve 367:White-faced whistling duck 132:Bagamoyo District in Pwani 1784:Districts of Pwani Region 1709: 1576:Pugu Hills Forest Reserve 1571:Masanganya Forest Reserve 1237: 1052: 406: 351: 346: 342: 336:Bagamoyo District Council 137: 125: 117: 63: 50: 1561:Mafia Island Marine Park 449:Turks and Caicos Islands 1594:Mangrove Forest Reserve 1585:Chakenge Forest Reserve 1345:National Historic Sites 1177:National Historic Sites 272:220/km (560/sq mi) 1591:Malenda Forest Reserve 1588:Kisanga Forest Reserve 1566:Vikindu Forest Reserve 1524:Major Cities and Towns 1492:Mbezi River (Mkuranga) 1352:Bagamoyo Historic Town 1189:Bagamoyo Historic Town 995:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 971:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 947:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 923:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 899:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 875:"UN Habitat, Bagamoyo" 735:"Area size comparison" 398: 381: 364: 33: 1762:29 March 2018 at the 1653:Ras Mkumbi Lighthouse 1556:Saadani National Park 737:. 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Index

Swahili
District
Pwani



Kaole
Bagamoyo District in Pwani
6°20′12″S 38°23′38″E / 6.33667°S 38.39389°E / -6.33667; 38.39389
Tanzania
Region
Pwani Region
Named for
Bagamoyo
7th in Pwani
8th in Pwani
Ethnic groups
Swahili
Zaramo
Time zone
UTC+3
EAT
Bagamoyo District Council

White-faced whistling duck

Indo-Pacific sergeant

Yellow-winged bat
Swahili

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