Mongo Island
Island in Mtwara District of Mtwara Region
Mongo Island (Kisiwa cha Mongo, in Swahili) is an island located in Msanga Mkuu ward of Mtwara District in Mtwara Region, Tanzania. Situated within the Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park, the island is likewise uninhabited. It is the largest island in Mtwara territory and is located in Mnazi Bay.[1][2]
Geography | |
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Location | Sea of Zanj |
Coordinates | 10°14′55″S 40°20′10″E / 10.24861°S 40.33611°E |
Length | 4.0 km (2.49 mi) |
Width | 1.8 km (1.12 mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Mtwara Region |
District | Mtwara District |
Ward | Msanga Mkuu |
Demographics | |
Languages | Swahili |
Ethnic groups | Makonde |