Keko, Temeke

Keko (Kata ya Keko , in Swahili) is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. Mchafukoge, Gerezani, and Ilala of the Ilala MC's border the ward on its northern side. Kurasini Ward is to the east of the ward. Miburani ward is in the south. Chang'ombe is the west. Keko also hosts the largest Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) in Temeke District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 35,163.

Keko
Kata ya Keko (Swahili)
Ward of Temeke District
From top to bottom:
Scene in Keko, Gerezani rail Bridge connecting Gerezani ward with Keko ward & Street secene in Keko ward
Coordinates: 6°50′10.68″S 39°16′34.68″E
Country Tanzania
RegionDar es Salaam Region
DistrictTemeke District
Area
  Total1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total35,163
Ethnic groups
  SettlerSwahili
  AncestralZaramo
Tanzanian Postal Code
15104
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