Fukuchani | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Fukuchani Location of Fukuchani | |
| Coordinates:5°49′44″S39°17′50″E / 5.829°S 39.2971°E /-5.829; 39.2971 | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 2,208 |
| • Density | 267.1/km2 (692/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT |
Fukuchani is a village on theTanzanian island ofUnguja, part ofZanzibar. It is located on the northwest coast of the island, betweenKibaoni andKendwa.[1] As of 2012 census, the village had a population of 2,208 people, with a population density of 267.1 inhabitants per square kilometre (692/sq mi).[2]
The village is a popular spot for tourists and is also home to the Fukuchani Ruins. The Fukuchani Ruins are near the edge of the village and are the remains of a 16th-centurycoral rag house. The ruins date to the 16th century, but it is thought that there was aShirazi settlement located here before and the remaining structure was constructed by thePortuguese. The ruins are known to locals as the "Portuguese House". The house had pointed stone arches and appeared to be fortified domestic dwelling, with gun slits in the walls of the gatehouse.[3]
