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Chanika, Tanzania

Chanika is a town of 30,905 people in Tanga, Tanzania.

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Population30,905 GeoNames
RegionTanga
Elevation673 m 2,208 ft
Time zoneAfrica/Dar es Salaam

Why visit Chanika

Townapedia lists 3 places to stay in and around town.

Where to stay3

Handeni Country Villa

Motel and hotel · 1.7 km

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Mamba Lodge

Motel and hotel · 1.5 km

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PENTAGON GUEST HOUSE

Motel and hotel · 1.5 km

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Schools, colleges and libraries8

Azimio Primary School

School · 1.5 km

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Chanika Primary School

School · 1.1 km

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Jitegemee Primary School

School · 0.7 km

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Kwakivesa Primary School

School · 0.7 km

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Kwamngumi Primary School

School · 2.2 km

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Mapinduzi Primary School

School · 1.8 km

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Mshikamano Primary School

School · 1.0 km

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Seuta Primary School

School · 2.3 km

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Map of Chanika

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Getting there and nearby towns

  • Handeni 2 km south, about 2 min by car
  • Magomeni 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
  • Korogwe 60 km northeast, about 1 h by car
  • Mwanga 72 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Mazinde 72 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Matui 73 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Soni 74 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Lushoto 76 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Maramba 78 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Makuyuni 77 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car

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