Castles & Forts in Tanzania map & data
There are 21 castles and forts mapped in Tanzania, spread over 11 regions. The most are in Arusha (5), Pwani (4) and Iringa (3). 81% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Old Fort, MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi) and Bilepo Street.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 5 | 24% |
| Pwani | 4 | 19% |
| Iringa | 3 | 14% |
| Kilimanjaro | 2 | 9.5% |
| Kagera | 1 | 4.8% |
| Singida | 1 | 4.8% |
| Dar es Salaam | 1 | 4.8% |
| Lindi | 1 | 4.8% |
| Kigoma | 1 | 4.8% |
| Dodoma | 1 | 4.8% |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | 1 | 4.8% |
Notable castles and forts in Tanzania
- Old FortZanzibar Urban/West · fort
- MACHAME PALACE (Kwa Mangi)Kilimanjaro · castle
- Bilepo StreetArusha · castle
- Sehemu ya malisho ya wanyamaKagera · castle
- Kanisa tanzania assemblies of god capital christian centreSingida · castle
- Home sweetIringa · fort
- Gereza (Portuguese and later Omani fort, 16th-18th century)Lindi · castle
- Fortress/Slave PrisonPwani · castle
- CHAPELKigoma · castle
- KitereraDodoma · castle
- St. Margaret's churchKilimanjaro · castle
- CattleArusha · castle
- Old German MarketIringa · fort
- Chakula Cha mifugoArusha · castle
- Old German Military StationIringa · fort
- Simba RoadArusha · castle
- Ukumbi wa mpiraArusha · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Tanzania?
This layer holds 21 castles and forts in Tanzania, the most of them in Arusha. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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