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Kijini
City in Zanzibar North, Tanzania
Overview
Kijini is a peaceful village on Zanzibar's North coast, offering visitors a blend of traditional Swahili culture and beautiful Indian Ocean beaches. With a close-knit community and relaxed pace, it's ideal for those seeking authentic island life away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Zanzibar North
Population
3,720
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-5.85°, 39.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$572
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$70
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.4°C
Record Low
21.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1007 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
ZNZ
Distance
43 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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