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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
45
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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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 130 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 78/100.

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