Kwa Mchina Mwanzo
Kwa Mchina Mwanzo is a quarter in Mpendae, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. Kwa Mchina Mwanzo is situated nearby to the neighborhood M A G O M E N I, as well as near Mwana Kwerekwe.Places of Interest
Highlights include Amaan Stadium and Christ Church.
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.
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 4 km northwest of Kwa Mchina Mwanzo.
International School of Zanzibar
School
The International School of Zanzibar is a private international school located on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. As of 2018, the School educated students from over 29 countries, aged from 2 to 19 years, from pre-kindergarten, to Year 13. International School of Zanzibar is situated 2½ km southwest of Kwa Mchina Mwanzo.
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 northwest of Kwa Mchina Mwanzo.
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 northwest of Kwa Mchina Mwanzo.
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.
Kwa Mchina Mwanzo
- Type: Quarter
- Category: locality
- Location: Mpendae, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.182° or 6° 10′ 55″ southLongitude
39.22091° or 39° 13′ 15″ eastOpen location code
6G5XR69C+69OpenStreetMap ID
node 8280652459OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarter
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