Mwana Kerekwe
Mwana Kerekwe is a locality in Mpendae, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. Mwana Kerekwe is situated nearby to the neighborhood Mwana Kwerekwe, as well as near the locality Mazizini.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Amaan Stadium and House of Wonders.
Amaan Stadium
Stadium
Amaan Stadium is a stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The stadium holds 15,000 people.
House of Wonders
Museum
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The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. House of Wonders is situated 4 km northwest of Mwana Kerekwe.
Old Dispensary
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The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour. Old Dispensary is situated 4 km northwest of Mwana Kerekwe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Michenzani and Ng’ambo.
Michenzani
Neighborhood
Photo: Loranchet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Michenzani is a large neighbourhood of Ng'ambo, the more modern part of Zanzibar City in Tanzania. It is located just across Creek Road, that separates the historical part of the city, Stone Town and Ng'ambo. Michenzani is situated 3 km northwest of Mwana Kerekwe.
Ng’ambo
Suburb
Ng'ambo is one of the two main parts comprising Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar, the other being the historical Stone Town. Ng'ambo is much larger and more modern than Stone Town, with office buildings and large apartment blocks, as well as slum areas. Ng’ambo is situated 3½ km northwest of Mwana Kerekwe.
Stone Town
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Stone Town is the main city on Zanzibar. It is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with a unique mixture of Moorish, Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.
Mwana Kerekwe
- Type: Locality
- Location: Mpendae, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.18333° or 6° 11′ southLongitude
39.21667° or 39° 13′ eastElevation
24 metres (79 feet)Open location code
6G5XR688+MMGeoNames ID
152288
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