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Mkokotoni
City in Zanzibar North, Tanzania
Overview
Mkokotoni is a small, busy port town on the northern coast of Zanzibar, known for its lively local markets and fishing industry. Though less touristy than other parts of Zanzibar, it offers an authentic glimpse into everyday Swahili coastal life and beautiful views of the Indian Ocean.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Zanzibar North
Population
2,572
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-5.88°, 39.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$553
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$110
Cashless
25
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
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
125 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZNZ
Distance
39 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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