Welezo

Welezo is a locality in Mtopepo, Magharibi, Zanzibar Urban/West. Welezo is situated nearby to the locality Mtopepo, as well as near Chumbuni Dogo.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Amaan Stadium and Old Dispensary.

Amaan Stadium

Stadium

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Amaan Stadium is a stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The stadium holds 15,000 people. It is intended to be used during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament.

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 3½ km west of Welezo.

Christ Church

Church

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Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa. Christ Church is situated 4 km southwest of Welezo.

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 3½ km southwest 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 southwest of Welezo.

Mwera

Town

Mwera is a village in Zanzibar east of Zanzibar City on the road to the western coast of the island. Mwera was the location of many Arab-owned clove and coconut plantations throughout the 19th century. Mwera is situated 4 km east of Welezo.

Welezo

Type: Locality
Location: Mtopepo, Magharibi, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-6.14939° or 6° 8′ 58″ south

Longitude

39.22462° or 39° 13′ 29″ east

Elevation

45 metres (148 feet)

Open location code

6G5XV62F+6R

GeoNames ID

11748061

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