🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Zanzibar:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Zanzibar, a significant locality within Tanzania, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Zanzibar, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude -6.16394 and longitude 39.19793, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 14 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 403,658 people, Zanzibar holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 25. It is further organized within the 5302 subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Ilu Zanzibar, Poli tis Zanzivaris, Sansibar, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Zanzibar are synchronized to the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Ilu Zanzibar
Poli tis Zanzivaris
Sansibar
Sansibar-Stadt
Unguja
ZNZ
Zanjibar
Zanzibar
Zanzibar City
Zanzibar by
Zanzibaras
Zanzibaro
Zanzibár
Zanzíbar
janjibaleusiti
mdynt znjbar
sang gei ba er shi
zanjibarushiti
zanzibari
zngbar
znzybr syty
Ìlú Zanzibar
Πόλη της Ζανζιβάρης
Занзибар
Занзібар
זנזיבר סיטי
زنجبار شہر
زنگبار
مدينة زنجبار
ზანზიბარი
ザンジバルシティ
桑给巴尔市
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