Welezo
Welezo is a locality in Magharibi, Zanzibar Urban/West. Welezo is situated nearby to the locality Mtopepo, as well as near Walezo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Amaan Stadium and Old Dispensary.
Amaan Stadium
Stadium
Amaan Stadium is a stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The stadium holds 15,000 people.
Old Dispensary
Photo: Moongateclimber, Public domain.
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 west of Welezo.
Friday Mosque
Mosque
Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern Arabesque Swahili style. Friday Mosque is situated 4 km west of Welezo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Stone Town and Bububu.
Stone Town
Photo: Digr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Bububu
Town
Bububu is a town on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar. It is located on the central west coast, 10 kilometres north of the Zanzibari capital of Stone Town. Bububu is situated 6 km north of Welezo.
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 west of Welezo.
Welezo
- Type: Locality
- Location: Magharibi, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.1563° or 6° 9′ 23″ southLongitude
39.2282° or 39° 13′ 41″ eastElevation
73 metres (240 feet)Open location code
6G5XR6VH+F7GeoNames ID
10936965
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