Karange Island
Protected island and marine reserve in Tanga Region of Tanzania
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Karange Island (Kisiwa cha Karange, in Swahili) is a small uninhabited and protected island in Mtangata Bay of Tongoni in Tanga District of Tanga Region, Tanzania. The island is located entirely with the Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park (TCMP). The island is administered by Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves.[1][2][3]
Location
Tanzania,
Tanga Region,
Tanga District
Tongoni
Tanzania,Tanga Region,
Tanga District
Tongoni
NearestcityTanga
Coordinates5°12′18″S 39°08′18″E
Length11.0 km (6.8 mi)
| Karange Island | |
|---|---|
  Location within Tanzania | |
| Location | Tanzania, Tanga Region, Tanga District Tongoni |
| Nearest city | Tanga |
| Coordinates | 5°12′18″S 39°08′18″E |
| Length | 11.0 km (6.8 mi) |
| Width | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) |
| Area | 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) |
| Established | 2010 |
| Governing body | Marine Parks & Reserves Authority (Tanzania) |
| Website | Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park |
