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 locatd in Mnazi Bay.[1][2]

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

References edit

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