Where is Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is a city in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania. Its population is about 709,809 inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Zanzibar located?
Zanzibar is a city in Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, located at 6.1639°S, 39.1979°E.
Which country is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is in Tanzania.
What is the population of Zanzibar?
The population of Zanzibar is approximately 709,809 inhabitants.
What region is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is located in the Zanzibar Urban/West region of Tanzania.
How far is Zanzibar from Dodoma?
Zanzibar is approximately 382 km from Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar is in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What are the coordinates of Zanzibar?
The geographic coordinates of Zanzibar are 6.1639°S, 39.1979°E.
What cities are near Zanzibar?
Cities near Zanzibar include: Dar es Salaam.
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