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Protected island and marine reserve in Tanga Region of Tanzania
Tanga Island
IUCN category II (national park)
Island within Tanga bay
Map showing the location of Tanga IslandMap showing the location of Tanga Islandlocation in Tanzania
Location Tanzania,
Tanga Region,
Tanga District
Nearest cityTanga
Coordinates5°3′20.29″S 39°6′27.11″E / 5.0556361°S 39.1075306°E / -5.0556361; 39.1075306
Length1.0 km (0.62 mi)
Width0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Established2010
Governing bodyMarine Parks & Reserves Authority (Tanzania)
WebsiteTanga Coelacanth Marine Park

Tanga Island known during German East Africa as Toten Island in old colonial maps (Swahili Toten, adapted from German Toteninsel, meaning "Island of the Dead") is a small uninhabited and protected island situated north of the city of Tanga's harbour on Tanga Bay in Tanga Region, Tanzania. It is within the Tanga Bay. The island is located entirely with the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park (TCMP). The island is administered by Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves.

Historical Site

The island is a historical site that contains ruins of two Medieval Swahili mosques and tombs. The current name comes from the German word for "dead bodies" alluding to the numerous graves on the island. Until 1854 Toten Island was still inhabited by people. In 1884 the remaining people moved to what is present day Tanga city.

See also

References

  1. Cooke, H. J. "The coastal geomorphology of Tanga, Tanzania." Geographical Review (1974): 517-535.
  2. "Marine Parks and Reserves Tanzania : Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park". Marineparks.go.tz. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  3. Fraser, Catherine C. "Visual Clues to Interpreting Strindberg's" Spöksonaten"." Scandinavian Studies 63.3 (1991): 281-292.
  4. James De Vere Allen. “Swahili Architecture in the Later Middle Ages.” African Arts, vol. 7, no. 2, UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center, 1974, pp. 42–84, https://doi.org/10.2307/3334723.
  5. Tanzania By Jens Finke Published by Rough Guides, 2003 ISBN 1-85828-783-9, ISBN 978-1-85828-783-6, p. 169
  6. http://www.urithi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=1
Tanga District
Capital: Chumbageni
Wards
  1. Central
  2. Chongoleani
  3. Chumbageni
  4. Duga
  5. Kiomoni
  6. Kirare
  7. Mabawa
  8. Mabokweni
  9. Majengo
  10. Makorora
  11. Marungu
  12. Maweni
  13. Msambweni
  14. Mwanzange
  15. Mzingani
  16. Mzizima
  17. Ngamiani Kaskazini
  18. Ngamiani Kati
  19. Ngamiani Kusini
  20. Nguvumali
  21. Pongwe
  22. Tangasisi
  23. Tongoni
  24. Usagara
Native Peoples
National Historic Sites
National Parks and Forest Reserves
Islands
Rivers and Lakes
Landmarks of Tanga
Heritage Monuments of Tanga
Tanga Region
Capital: Tanga
Districts
  1. Bumbuli District
  2. Handeni District
  3. Handeni Town Council
  4. Kilindi District
  5. Korogwe District
  6. Korogwe Urban District
  7. Lushoto District
  8. Mkinga District
  9. Muheza District
  10. Pangani District
  11. Tanga District
Native Peoples
National Historic Sites
Islands
Rivers and Lakes
Major Cities and Towns
National Parks and Reserves
Landmarks of Tanga
Heritage Monuments of Tanga
Tanzania National Historic Sites of Tanzania
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