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Mongo Island

Coordinates: 10°14′55″S 40°20′10″E / 10.24861°S 40.33611°E / -10.24861; 40.33611
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Mongo Island
Mongo Island is located in Tanzania
Mongo Island
Mongo 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
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.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mongo Island".
  2. ^ "Mongo Island profile".