mvinje
mvinje is a neighborhood in Kwa Wazee, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. mvinje is situated nearby to the neighborhood Nyerere, as well as near the locality Amani Round about.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. It is intended to be used during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament.
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 mvinje.
Christ Church
Church
Photo: Nino Verde, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3½ km west of mvinje.
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 west of mvinje.
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 mvinje.
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.
mvinje
- Type: Neighborhood
- Category: locality
- Location: Kwa Wazee, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.17091° or 6° 10′ 15″ southLongitude
39.2245° or 39° 13′ 28″ eastOpen location code
6G5XR6HF+JQOpenStreetMap ID
node 6771973116OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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