Pungume Island
Pungume Island is a protected island located in Fumba ward of Mjini District in Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania. The largest of the Menai Bay islands, the island is composed of limestone and is a part of the Menai Bay Marine Conservation Area.- Island
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (60 feet)
- …is also known as “Punguma Island”
- Description: island in Tanzania
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pungume Lighthouse.
Pungume Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The Pungume Lighthouse is located on Pungume Island…
Pungume Island
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
-6.42568° or 6° 25′ 32″ south
Longitude
39.33723° or 39° 20′ 14″ east
Open location code
6G5XH8FP+PV
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swahili—“Pungume Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Pungume Island”
- Swahili: “Kisiwa cha Pungume”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mchangamle and Ngambwa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pungume Island Lighthouse and Moore Bank.
Tanzania: Highlights
Learn more about Dar es Salaam and Mount Kilimanjaro.
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