Njao Island
Njao Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Zanzibar Channel |
| Coordinates | 04°58′57″S 39°39′55″E / 4.98250°S 39.66528°E |
| Archipelago | Zanzibar Archipelago |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Area | 11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi) |
| Length | 5.8 km (3.6 mi) |
| Width | 1.3 km (0.81 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Pemba North Region |
| District | Wete District |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | Swahili |
| Ethnic groups | Hadimu |
Njao Island (Kisiwa cha Njao, in Swahili) is a small island located in Gando ward of Wete District in Pemba North Region, Tanzania.[1] Together with the larger Fundo Island, which lies immediately to the south, it forms a natural barrier and breakwater for the harbour of the town of Wete, which lies seven kilometres to the southeast.[2]
References
- ^ "Zanzibar (Districts and Wards) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ Finke, J. (2006) The Rough Guide to Zanzibar (2nd edition). New York: Rough Guides.