Manza Bay
Manza Bay (Ghuba la Manza, in Swahili) is a bay in Mkinga District of Tanga Region of Tanzania. The bay is home to Kwale Island and is surrounded in the north by Boma peninsula. It is on the coast, some 10 miles (16 km) north of the town of Tanga.
| Manza Bay | |
|---|---|
| Ghuba la Manza (Swahili) | |
Manza Bay Location in Tanzania | |
| Location | Tanzania, Tanga Region, Mkinga District |
| Group | Pemba Channel |
| Coordinates | 4°56′35″S 39°9′20″E |
| Type | Bay |
| Etymology | Manza ward |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Designation | Protected waterbody |
| Max. length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Islands | Kwale Island |
| Settlements | Kwale and Tawalani |
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