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About Mpwapwa District Council (DC)
Mpwapwa is one of the six districts of Dodoma region. It is located at the Southwest end of Dodoma region, about 120 kms. from the regional headquarters. The district, however shares borders with Kilosa district in the eastern part, Kongwa district on the north, Kilolo on the south, while Chamwino district is located on the western side of the district.
In-terms of international identification, the district lies between 06°00’ and 7°30’ south of the Equator and between 35045’ and 37000’ east of Greenwich.
The District has a total surface area of 7,379 sq. kms. of which most of the area is predominantly with spontaneous mountain chains especially in the southern and western parts with steep hills, ridges, valleys and escarpments.
Natural features and climate
With exception of rift valley and low land, the district is mountainous with Kiboriani, Wotta, Lufu, Mbuga and Mang’aliza mountain ranges and several steep slopes and lies at an altitude of between 915 metres and 1,200 metres above sea level, covered by loamy soil. Because of the high altitude the district experiences temperate climate with long rainy seasons. However, temperatures and rainfall vary with the altitude.
High altitudes between 915 – 1,200 metres above sea level fall under mountainous zone with temperatures ranging between 150 – 200 Centigrade and rainfall vary from 900 – 1,200 mm. per annum.
Administrative structures
Mpwapwa District has 4 Divisions namely Mpwapwa, Mima, Kibakwe and Rudi. It has a total number of 30 wards 93 Villages and 490 sub-villages.
Population
By the year 2002 the District had a total population of 253,602 according to National Census conducted August that year. With an annual growth rate of 2.1%, the District population by the year 2011 is estimated to be 323,947 (142,481 males and 180,520 females).
Ethnic groups
There are a number of tribes in Mpwapwa District, but dominant ones are three, namely the Gogo, Kaguru and Hehe. The Gogo is the most dominant accounting for 39.8% of all the tribes, followed by Kaguru (16.2%), Hehe 10.9% and others 33.1%.
Mpwapwa District Council (DC) Contact Information
- Mpwapwa – Dodoma, Tanzania
- Postal Address: P.O.Box 12
- Telephone: 255 26 2320122/2320
- Mobile: +255 688639341
- Email: info@mpwapwadc.go.tz
Vacancies and Internships at Mpwapwa District Council – Nafasi za Kazi Halmashauri Wilaya ya Mpwapwa
Mpwapwa District Council (DC) job vacancies are normally advertised through the Mpwapwa DC Official website which can be accessed through this link: http://mpwapwadc.go.tz/
Also, Government jobs in Mpwapwa district Council are normally advertised through the government Official jobs portal (Public Service Recruitment Secretariat-PSRS) which can be accessed through this link- https://ajira.go.tz/.
Find and apply for various Companies, Government Institutions, and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Job Vacancies advertised in Mpwapwa district Council by browsing through the links listed below
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Important Note: The information on this page will continue to be updated as new opportunities are announced by the respective authority. If you can’t find the opportunities you are looking for, please visit the official authority website for more opportunities.
Mpwapwa District Council Useful links
- Mpwapwa District Council website: http://mpwapwadc.go.tz/
- Mpwapwa job District Council vacancies – careers page: https://ajira.go.tz/
