The Pemba Channel and Kenya form the eastern and northern borders of the ward, respectively.

The ward is home to the small historic border town of Jassini where a WWI battle took place called the Battle of Jassini.

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.

[4] Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people.