Zanzibar City

Coordinates: 6°09′54″S 39°11′56″E / 6.165°S 39.199°E / -6.165; 39.199
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Zanzibar City
Jiji la Zanzibar (Swahili)
مدينة زنجبار (Arabic)
Municipality
Mjini
An aerial view of Zanzibar city.
An aerial view of Zanzibar city.
Zanzibar City is located in Tanzania
Zanzibar City
Zanzibar City
Location of Zanzibar City in Tanzania
Coordinates: 6°09′54″S 39°11′56″E / 6.165°S 39.199°E / -6.165; 39.199
CountryTanzania
ZoneZanzibar
RegionMjini Magharibi
Government
 • TypeMunicipal
 • MayorKhatib Abdulrahman Khatib
Area
 • Municipality15.5 km2 (6.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
 • Municipality223,033
 • Density14,000/km2 (37,000/sq mi)
 • Urban501,459
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Postcode
711xx
ClimateAm
WebsiteCity website

Zanzibar City (or Zanzibar Town, often simply referred to as Zanzibar; Swahili: Jiji la Zanzibar; Arabic: مدينة زنجبار) is the capital and largest city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. It is located on the west coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, roughly due north of Dar es Salaam across the Zanzibar Channel. It also serves as the capital of the Zanzibar Urban/West Region, and qualifies as a district, formally known as Zanzibar Urban District. In 2012 its population was 223,033.[2]

Zanzibar City comprises two main parts, Stone Town and Ng'ambo (literally: "The Other Side"); the two areas are historically divided by a creek, now marked by a large street called Creek Road.[3][4] Stone Town is the historical core of the city, former capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate; because of its unique architecture and culture, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.[5] Ng'ambo is a much larger, modern area that developed around Stone Town after the Zanzibar Revolution, with office buildings and large apartment blocks such as those of the Michenzani neighbourhood.[3]

History

City, in 1920

In 1592, the first English boat arrived in port. In 1824, the Sultan Said bin Sultan, Sultan of Muscat and Oman of Oman established the capital of his Kingdom in the city.[6] The city was a high place of slavery, one of the main ports of East Africa for the slave trade. In 1846, the island had 360,000 slaves for 450,000 inhabitants. In 1866, the British explorer David Livingstone (1813–1873) stayed in Zanzibar to prepare his last expedition to Tanzania. In 1892, Zanzibar was declared free port.

Climate

Zanzibar City has a tropical climate, very similar to whole Unguja island, and slightly hotter than what is found in Pemba. This climate is classified as a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification Am). The average temperature in Zanzibar City is 26.9 °C (80.4 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,512 mm (59.5 in). The monthly average temperatures are usually between 25.1 and 28.8 °C (77.2 and 83.8 °F). There are two rain seasons, with most rainfall coming between March and May and smaller rain season coming between November and December. Drier months are January - February, and a longer drier season between June and October.

Climate data for Zanzibar City
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 33.4
(92.1)
34.1
(93.4)
34.2
(93.6)
31.7
(89.1)
30.6
(87.1)
30.0
(86.0)
29.3
(84.7)
29.8
(85.6)
31.0
(87.8)
31.7
(89.1)
32.4
(90.3)
33.0
(91.4)
31.8
(89.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 28.5
(83.3)
28.8
(83.8)
28.8
(83.8)
27.5
(81.5)
26.6
(79.9)
25.9
(78.6)
25.2
(77.4)
25.1
(77.2)
25.6
(78.1)
26.1
(79.0)
27.1
(80.8)
28
(82)
26.9
(80.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23.6
(74.5)
23.6
(74.5)
23.5
(74.3)
23.4
(74.1)
22.7
(72.9)
21.8
(71.2)
21.2
(70.2)
20.5
(68.9)
20.2
(68.4)
20.6
(69.1)
21.9
(71.4)
23.1
(73.6)
22.2
(72.0)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 69
(2.7)
65
(2.6)
152
(6.0)
357
(14.1)
262
(10.3)
59
(2.3)
45
(1.8)
44
(1.7)
51
(2.0)
88
(3.5)
177
(7.0)
143
(5.6)
1,512
(59.6)
Source: Climate-Data.org[7]

Education

A map of Zanzibar City by Oscar Baumann, 1892.

The Zanzibar University is located in Tunguu and was founded in 2002.

Places of worship

The places of worship in the city are predominantly Muslim mosques.[8] There are also Christian churches and temples: Roman Catholic Diocese of Zanzibar (Catholic Church), Anglican Church of Tanzania (Anglican Communion), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (Lutheran World Federation), Baptist Convention of Tanzania (Baptist World Alliance), Assemblies of God.

Constituencies

For parliamentary elections, Tanzania is divided into constituencies. As of the 2010 elections the area for Zanzibar City District had ten of the nineteen constituencies in the region:[9]

  • Amani Constituency
  • Chumbuni Constituency
  • Jangombe Constituency
  • Kikwajuni Constituency
  • Kwahani Constituency
  • Kwamtipura Constituency
  • Magomeni Constituency
  • Mji Mkongwe Constituency
  • Mpendae Constituency
  • Rahaleo Constituency

Wards

A panorama of Stone Town from the House of Wonders.
An Aerial picture of Stone Town — with parts of Zanzibar City
Wooden carved door in Zanzibar city

The Zanzibar Urban District is administratively divided into 45 wards:[10]

Nr. Ward (Shehia) Population
2012[11]
Parliamentary
Constituency
1 Shangani 3,886 Mji Kongwe
2 Mkunazini 3,308 Mji Kongwe
3 Kiponda 1,654 Mji Kongwe
4 Malindi 3,204 Mji Kongwe
5 Mchangani 2,211 Mji Kongwe
6 Vikokotoni 1,872 Mji Kongwe
7 Mwembetanga 2,610 Mji Kongwe
8 Kisiwandui 1,590 Kikwajuni
9 Kikwajuni Juu 2,408 Kikwajuni
10 Kikwajuni Bondeni 2,257 Kikwajuni
11 Kisima Majongoo 2,615 Kikwajuni
12 Miembeni 6,095 Kikwajuni
13 Kilimani 2,911 Kikwajuni
14 Migombani 7,164 Mpendae
15 Mpendae 13,252 Mpendae
16 Meya 5,777 Mpendae
17 Jang'ombe 6,122 Jang'ombe
18 Urusi 7,532 Jang'ombe
19 Matarumbeta 2,711 Jang'ombe
20 Kwaalinato 5,438 Jang'ombe
21 Mwembeshauri 1,933 Rahaleo
22 Rahaleo 1,950 Rahaleo
23 Mlandege 2,070 Rahaleo
24 Muembe Ladu 2,954 Rahaleo
25 Gulioni 2,488 Rahaleo
26 Makadara 5,048 Rahaleo
27 Kwaalamsha 3,479 Kwahani
28 Mikunguni 2,984 Kwahani
29 Kwahani 4,815 Kwahani
30 Kidongo Chekundu 2,290 Kwahani
31 Muungano 5,304 Kwahani
32 Sogea 4,801 Magomeni
33 Magomeni 6,165 Magomeni
34 Nyerere 9,657 Magomeni
35 Kwa Wazee 6,454 Magomeni
36 Sebleni 5,102 Amaani
37 Amaani 6,156 Amaani
38 Kilimahewa Bondeni 5,116 Amaani
39 Kilimahewa Juu 4,714 Amaani
40 Kwamtipura 11,572 Kwamtipura
41 Mkele 7,140 Kwamtipura
42 Shaurimoyo 8,335 Kwamtipura
43 Chumbuni 10,925 Chumbuni
44 Karakana 8,610 Chumbuni
45 Muembe Makumbi 8,354 Chumbuni
Total Zanzibar Urban 223,033

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
187070,000—    
191035,262−49.6%
194847,284+34.1%
195849,502+4.7%
196868,490+38.4%
YearPop.±%
1978110,669+61.6%
1988167,318+51.2%
2002205,870+23.0%
2012223,033+8.3%

See also

References

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of the major cities in Tanzania
  2. ^ "Tanzania: Regions, Districts, Wards, Cities and Urban Localities – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". citypopulation.de.
  3. ^ a b "An introduction to Zanzibar Town on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania". zanzibar-travel-guide.com.
  4. ^ Kevin Shilligton, Encyclopaedia of African History vol. 3, p. 1710
  5. ^ "Loading..." zanzibar-web.com.
  6. ^ Britannica, Zanzibar, Encyclopædia Britannica, USA. Retrieved January 5, 2020
  7. ^ "Zanzibar City". Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  8. ^ Britannica, Tanzania, Encyclopædia Britannica, USA. Retrieved January 5, 2020
  9. ^ "Organisations located in Zanzibar City - Tanzania". African Development Information. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012.
  10. ^ National Bureau of Statistics Tanzania (web).
  11. ^ National Bureau of Statistics Tanzania (web).

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