Chapwani

Chapwani is an islet in , . Chapwani is situated nearby to , as well as near the islet .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changuu and House of Wonders.

Islet
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Island is an island in the , , off the coast of Mjini District. It is situated in the . It is located 5.6 km northwest of . is situated 3 km west of Chapwani.

Museum
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The or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in , . It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. is situated 4 km south of Chapwani.

Photo: Moongateclimber, Public domain.
The , also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in , . It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour. is situated 3½ km south of Chapwani.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ng’ambo and Stone Town.

Suburb
Ng'ambo is one of the two main parts comprising , the capital of , the other being the historical . Ng'ambo is much larger and more modern than Stone Town, with office buildings and large apartment blocks, as well as slum areas. is situated 4 km south of Chapwani.

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is the main city on . 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.

Neighborhood
Photo: Loranchet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a large neighbourhood of , the more modern part of in . It is located just across Creek Road, that separates the historical part of the city, and Ng'ambo. is situated 4½ km south of Chapwani.

Chapwani

Latitude
-6.12674° or 6° 7′ 36″ south
Longitude
39.19219° or 39° 11′ 32″ east
Open location code
6G5XV5FR+8V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 244323029
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
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Satellite Map

Discover Chapwani from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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