Chwaka Bay

Chwaka Bay is a large indentation in the central east coast of the Tanzanian island of Unguja - the largest island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. The bay contains several small islands, and the towns of Chwaka and Kae are situated on its coast.

Chwaka Bay
Chwaka Bay
Location in Tanzania
Coordinates6°10′S 39°28′E
Ocean/sea sourcesIndian Ocean
Basin countriesTanzania
Max. length7.6 km (4.7 mi)
Max. width6.8 km (4.2 mi)
IslandsSeveral
SettlementsChwaka and Kae

The southwest corner of the bay forms part of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park.

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