Pemba North Region (Swahili: Kaskazini Pemba) is one of the 31 regions of Tanzania. Located on Pemba Island, the region's capital is Wete. The region includes islands adjacent to the northern part of Pemba, such as Njao Island and Fundu Island.
Pemba North Region
Mkoa wa Kaskazini Pemba (Swahili) | |
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![]() Vumawimbi beach | |
![]() Location in Tanzania | |
Country | ![]() |
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Capital | Wete |
Area | |
• Total | 574 km2 (222 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 211,732 |
• Density | 370/km2 (960/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Postcode | 75xxx |
Area code(s) | 024 |
Website | zanzibar |
DistrictsEdit
The region is administratively divided into two districts:[1]
Districts of Pemba North Region | ||
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Map | District | Population (2012) |
Micheweni | 103,816 | |
Wete | 107,916 | |
Total | 211,732 |
ReferencesEdit
Commons has media related to Pemba North Region |
- ^ "Postcodes Kaskazini Pemba Region 75000" (PDF). Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
Coordinates: 5°05′S 39°48′E / 5.083°S 39.800°E