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





Feature
Details




Area
~690 km²


Elevation
~1,200 m


Population (2022)
~125,193


Wards
10


Arable Land
520 km² (72%)


Cultivated Land
~170 km²


Key Crops
Cereals, legumes, spices, fruits


Economic Focus
Agriculture, livestock, mining, real estate, commerce


Infrastructure Priorities
Roads, rail, healthcare, clean water


Governance Values
Leadership, participation, equity, transparency, quality










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.