Anjouan district, Comoros

Places to visit near Ongoni

Ongoni is a town in Anjouan district, Comoros, home to about 2,058 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 5 beaches & coast and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see place is Dziani Boundouni (94 km).

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Ongoni at a glance

Location
Anjouan district, Comoros
Population
about 2,058
Coordinates
12.1703° S, 44.5069° E
Places within 50 km
46
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ongoni

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ongoni

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Bandrakouni (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ongoni

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Mosquée du Vendredi (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ongoni

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Marahani (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ongoni

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Anjouan (20 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ongoni

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Dzialandzé (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ongoni

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ongoni. The closest is Mausolée Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ongoni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ongoni
  2. 1 km Marahani · beach, Anjouan
  3. 8 km Hacharifou · viewpoint, Anjouan
  4. 10 km Col de Patsi · viewpoint, Anjouan
  5. 4 km Bandrakouni · viewpoint, Anjouan
  6. 3 km Mdzihé · viewpoint, Anjouan
  7. 7 km Back to Ongoni

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From travellers near Ongoni

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ongoni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2425Bandrakouni (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Mosquée du Vendredi (12 km)
    Beaches & coast56Marahani (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35Anjouan (20 km)
    Other attractions23Medina of Domoni (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dzialandzé (13 km)
    Forts & heritage22Mausolée Ahmed Abdallah Abderemane (13 km)
    Churches11Secours Catholique (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Shisiwani National Park (41 km)

    Ongoni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ongoni?

    Marahani (beach, about 1 km), Bandrakouni (viewpoint, about 6 km), Col de Patsi (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mdzihé (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hacharifou (viewpoint, about 9 km), Haïko (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ongoni?

    46 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 mosques & dargahs, 5 beaches & coast, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ongoni?

    Bandrakouni, about 6 km by road; Col de Patsi (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ongoni?

    Mosquée du Vendredi, about 12 km by road; Mosquée Lybie (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ongoni?

    Marahani, about 1 km by road; Plage de Vouani شاطئ فواني (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ongoni?

    Start in Ongoni, visit Marahani, then Hacharifou, then Col de Patsi, then Bandrakouni, then Mdzihé, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ongoni?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ongoni

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ongoni’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ongoni on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.