Zanzibar City

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

Jiji la Zanzibar (Swahili)
مدينة زنجبار (Arabic)
Municipality
Mjini
An aerial view of Zanzibar city.
Zanzibar City
Tanzania Unguja Magharibi location map.svg
Coordinates: 6.165°S 39.199°E / -6.165; 39.199
Country Tanzania
Zone Zanzibar
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 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
See also: Timeline of Zanzibar City
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
Average high °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)
Average low °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.

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 40 wards:[9]

Nr.Ward (Shehia)population
2002
1Shangani2062
2Mkunazini1829
3Kiponda971
4Malindi1525
5Mchangani1205
6Mlandege1225
7Muembe Ladu1752
8Gulioni1283
9Makadara2837
10Shaurimoyo4296
11Muembe Makumbi4384
12Chumbuni5360
13Kwamtipura4696
14Kilimahewa4095
15Amaani2859
16Nyerere6810
17Sebleni2458
18Magomeni5697
19Mpendae6258
20Urusi6291
21Kilimani1524
22Miembeni2601
23Kikwajuni Juu1323
24Kikwajuni Bondeni1283
25Kisima Majongoo2235
26Vikokotoni946
27Mwembetanga1488
28Mwembeshauri1118
29Rahaleo1038
30Kwaalamsha1848
31Mikunguni1669
32Mkele3180
33Muungano2638
34Sogea2359
35Jang'ombe3011
36Kidongo Chekundu1165
37Matarumbeta1394
38Kwahani2211
39Kwaalinato2647
40Karakana3213
 Zanzibar Urban206292

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%
2002206,292+23.3%
2005223,033+8.1%

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. "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. Urban District Homepage for the 2002 Tanzania National Census Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

Bibliography
See also: Bibliography of the history of Zanzibar City
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