Chwaka Bay
| Chwaka Bay | |
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  Chwaka Bay Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates | 6°10′S 39°28′E / 6.167°S 39.467°ECoordinates: 6°10′S 39°28′E / 6.167°S 39.467°E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Tanzania |
| Max. length | 7.6 km (4.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 6.8 km (4.2 mi) |
| Islands | Several |
| Settlements | Chwaka and Kae |
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.[1]
The southwest corner of the bay forms part of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park.
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