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Zanzibar

City in Zanzibar West, Tanzania

Overview

Zanzibar City, anchored by the UNESCO heritage Stone Town, is a lively mix of culture, history, and tropical charm on the western coast of Zanzibar Island. The city features busy markets, narrow alleys, stunning architecture, and some of East Africa's finest beaches. From luxury resorts to authentic local neighborhoods, it caters to every travel style.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Zanzibar West
Population
709,809
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-6.16°, 39.20°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$930
Local Cost
$393
Local Income
$225
Cashless
38
English
52
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
20 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
8
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZNZ
Distance
7 km

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1 areas mapped
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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 130 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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