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Island in Mtwara District of Mtwara Region
Mongo Island
Mongo Island is located in TanzaniaMongo IslandMongo Island
Geography
LocationSea of Zanj
Coordinates10°14′55″S 40°20′10″E / 10.24861°S 40.33611°E / -10.24861; 40.33611
Length4.0 km (2.49 mi)
Width1.8 km (1.12 mi)
Administration
 Tanzania
RegionMtwara Region
DistrictMtwara District
WardMsanga Mkuu
Demographics
LanguagesSwahili
Ethnic groupsMakonde

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.

References

  1. "Mongo Island".
  2. "Mongo Island profile".
Mtwara Region
Capital: Mtwara
Districts
Native Peoples
National Historic Sites
Islands
Rivers and Lakes
Major Cities and Towns
  • Mtwara
  • Masasi
  • Mikindani
National Parks and Reserves
National Landmarks
  • Ruvuma River
  • Makonde Plateau
National Monuments
  • Nyerere House, Mikindani
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