Vijibweni
Vijibweni is an administrative ward in the Kigamboni district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. The Tungi and Mjimwema form the ward's northern and eastern borders, respectively.Places of Interest
Highlights include Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and Uhuru Stadium.
Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Raidarmax, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Benjamin Mkapa Stadium also known as Tanzania National Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Miburani ward of Temeke District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is situated 4½ km west of Vijibweni.
Uhuru Stadium
Stadium
Uhuru Stadium is adjacent to the National Stadium in Miburani ward of Temeke District in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Uhuru Stadium is situated 4½ km west of Vijibweni.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dar es Salaam.
Dar es Salaam
Photo: Roland, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dar es Salaam was founded in 1862 by Sultan Seyyid Majid of Zanzibar on the site of the village of Mzizima. Mzizima's history dates back to when the Barawa people started to settle and cultivate the area around Mbwa Maji, Magogoni, Mjimwema, Gezaulole, and Kibonde Maji Mbagara.
Vijibweni
- Type: Suburb
- Description: Ward in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Categories: ward of Tanzania and locality
- Location: Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.8589° or 6° 51′ 32″ southLongitude
39.3131° or 39° 18′ 47″ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
6G5X48R7+C6OpenStreetMap ID
node 4061777178OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swahili—“Vijibweni” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Vijibweni”
- Swahili: “Vijibweni”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kibene and Kisiwani.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kisiwani and Vijibweni Bus Stand.
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