Pangani Mashariki

Pangani Mashariki Ward
Kata ya Pangani mashariki (Swahili)
Kata ya Pangani Mashariki, Wilaya ya Pangani
Street scene in Pangani Mashariki
Street scene in Pangani Mashariki
Pangani Mashariki Ward is located in Tanzania
Pangani Mashariki Ward
Pangani Mashariki Ward
Coordinates: 5°25′27.48″S 38°58′49.08″E / 5.4243000°S 38.9803000°E / -5.4243000; 38.9803000
CountryTanzania
RegionTanga Region
DistrictPangani District
CapitalKanarani
Area
 • Total5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total2,975
 • Density560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Ethnic groups
 • SettlerSwahili, Makonde, Bena, Arab and Indian
 • AncestralBondei & Zigua
Tanzanian Postal Code
21301

Pangani Mashariki is an administrative ward in Pangani District of Tanga Region in Tanzania. The ward cover the eastern part of Pangani Town. The ward is also the seat of the district capital, with the district council building located in the north of the ward. Pangani mashariki is one of 13 wards in Pangani District as of 2012. The ward covers an area of 13 km2 (5.0 sq mi),[1] and has an average elevation of 37 m (121 ft).[2]

Grave at Historic Muhembo ruins, Pangani DC, Tanga Region

The ward is bordered by Pangani Magharibi to the west, Kimang'a ward to the north and Bweni ward across the mouth of Pangani River. The wards also slightly touches the border of Madanga ward to the north west. The ward is home to Muhembo, a National Historic Site. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 2,975.[3]

Old Swahili House in Pangani Mashariki Ward
  1. ^ "Tanzania: Northern Tanzania(Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Pangani Mashariki elevation".
  3. ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2022-01-02.