Mikindani Historic Forest

Mikindani Historic Forest is a forest in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mikindani and Mtwara.

is a historic coastal town located in Mtwara-Mikindani District of in . The name comes from the Swahili word mikinda which means "young coconut trees".

Photo: VonTasha, CC BY 3.0.
is the capital city of in southeastern . In the 1940s, it was planned and constructed as the export facility for the disastrous Tanganyika groundnut scheme, but was somewhat neglected when the scheme was abandoned in 1951.

Mikindani Historic Forest

Latitude
-10.2854° or 10° 17′ 7″ south
Longitude
40.1189° or 40° 7′ 8″ east
Open location code
5HX2P479+VG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1015606724
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wood
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Satellite Map

Discover Mikindani Historic Forest from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Shangani and Naliendele.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Livingstone House and Former Slave Market.

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