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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Ward and district capital of the Karatu District in the Arusha Region of Tanzania}}<br />
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|name = Karatu <br />
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'''Karatu''' or '''Karatu Town''' (''Kata na Mji wa Karatu'' in [[Swahili language|Swahili]]) is an administrative ward and district capital located in the [[Karatu District]] of the [[Arusha Region]] of [[Tanzania]]. The ward town is bordered on its north side by [[Ganako]] ward, to the east by [[Rhotia]] ward, to the south by [[Endamarariek]] ward, and to the west by [[Qurus]] ward. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 26,617.<ref name="TZ_census_2012">{{cite web |url=http://tanzania.countrystat.org/fileadmin/user_upload/countrystat_fenix/congo/docs/Census%20General%20Report-2012PHC.pdf |title=2012 Population and Housing Census General Report|publisher=Government of [[Tanzania]]|accessdate=2021-02-11}}</ref><br />
Karatu ward is the most populous ward in Karatu district and is the capital of Karatu District.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Karatu is a small town in the Arusha District, excellently positioned on the borders of [[Lake Manyara National Park]] and [[Ngorongoro Crater]], giving it the nickname 'Safari Junction'. It is frequently utilized as a quick stopover in between safari expeditions or as a less expensive lodging alternative than staying on the rim of the Crater and within Lake Manyara National Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brilliant-africa.com/tanzania/karatu|title = Karatu tourism|accessdate=2023-03-12}}</ref> <br />
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The Karatu Market - On the 7th and 25th of each month, local sellers will gather in Karatu for a large market, giving you the opportunity to admire finely created things, purchase souvenirs, and practice your haggling abilities. The market on the 25th is a little smaller, but if none of these dates work for you, there is a daily small market in the town center.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brilliant-africa.com/tanzania/karatu|title = Karatu tourism|accessdate=2023-03-12}}</ref> <br />
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==Demographics==<br />
The [[Iraqw people|Iraqw]], a primarily Christian people, are the dominant tribe of Karatu. Their language is linguistically distinct because it originated in [[Ethiopia]]. They are farmers who gain from selling cultural artifacts such as pottery to tourists going to and from the [[Ngorongoro Conservation Area]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brilliant-africa.com/tanzania/karatu|title = Karatu tourism|accessdate=2023-03-12}}</ref> <br />
==Administration==<br />
The postal code for Karatu Ward is ''23601''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tanzaniapostcode.com/location/arusha/arusha/sokon-ii/|title = Karatu, Karatu District, Arusha}}</ref> <br />
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoodss: <br />
* Barazani<br />
* Bomani<br />
* Bwawani<br />
* Kati<br />
* Maliasili<br />
* Mangafi<br />
* Manyara<br />
* mazingira Bira<br />
* NMC<br />
* Slahhamo<br />
* TFA<br />
=== Government ===<br />
The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served. '''''The Karatu Ward''''' administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ward Tribunal Act 1988|url=https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|access-date=19 March 2023|archive-date=19 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319125418/https://www.tanzanialaws.com/index.php/principal-legislation/ward-tribunals-act|url-status=dead}}</ref> The ward has the following administration offices:<br />
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* Karatu Ward Police Station located in Kati neighbirhood<br />
* Karatu Ward Government Office (''Afisa Mtendaji, Kata ya Karatu'') in Kati Neighborhood<br />
* Karatu Ward Tribunal (''Baraza La Kata'') is a Department inside Ward Government Office<br />
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In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Local Government System|url=http://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/Country_profiles/Tanzania.pdf|access-date=19 March 2023}}</ref><br />
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== Education and health==<br />
===Education===<br />
The home to these educational institutions:<br />
*Karatu Secondary School<br />
*Karatu Teachers College<br />
*Karatu Primary School<br />
*Bwawani Primary School<br />
*Karatu Boys High School<br />
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===Healthcare===<br />
The ward is home to the following health institutions:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmda.go.tz/pages/karatu-dc|title = Karatu District Health Center|accessdate=2023-03-12}}</ref> <br />
*Karatu Health Center<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Karatu District]]<br />
[[Category:Wards of Arusha Region]]<br />
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