Vijibweni

Vijibweni is an administrative ward in the Kigamboni district of the of . The Tungi and form the ward's northern and eastern borders, respectively.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Nyerere Bridge and Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Bridge
Photo: Makambi.kin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, unofficially known as Kigamboni Bridge, is a 680-meter-long bridge located in the of that connects the 's ward of from the east to the west of 's Vijibweni ward across the estuary.

Stadium
, also known as Tanzania National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in ward of in , Tanzania. is situated 4½ km west of Vijibweni.

Stadium
is adjacent to the National Stadium in ward of in , . is situated 4½ km west of Vijibweni.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dar es Salaam.

Photo: Roland, CC BY-SA 2.0.
was founded in 1862 by Sultan Seyyid Majid of 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

Latitude
-6.8589° or 6° 51′ 32″ south
Longitude
39.3131° or 39° 18′ 47″ east
Elevation
21 metres (69 feet)
Open location code
6G5X48R7+C6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4061777178
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
11004003
Wiki­data ID
Q7929342
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Satellite Map

Discover Vijibweni from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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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