Zanzibar Urban/West, Administrative region in Zanzibar Island, Tanzania.
Mjini Magharibi covers 230 square kilometers along the western coast of Zanzibar Island, bordering the Indian Ocean and neighboring Unguja regions.
This administrative division participated in the development of Zanzibar through centuries of maritime trade between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
The population of 893,169 residents represents a mix of African, Arab, Persian, and Indian influences, reflected in the local architecture and traditions.
The region contains two administrative districts, Magharibi and Mjini, with Zanzibar City serving as the primary urban center and transportation hub.
The region maintains the highest human development index in Tanzania at 0.718, demonstrating advanced social and economic indicators compared to other areas.
GPS coordinates: -6.16539,39.23870
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:05
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