Memba Bay
Bay in Nampula Province, Mozambique
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Memba Bay (Portuguese: Baía de Memba) is a bay in Mozambique.[1] It is located in Nampula Province, north of Fernao Veloso Bay, on the northern coast of Mozambique.
Coordinates14°11′S 40°34′E
Ocean/sea sourcesIndian Ocean
BasincountriesMozambique
Max. length13 km (8.1 mi)
| Memba Bay | |
|---|---|
| Baía de Memba (Portuguese) | |
  Memba Bay Location in Mozambique | |
| Coordinates | 14°11′S 40°34′E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Mozambique |
| Max. length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Max. width | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
| Settlements | Memba |
Currently the bay is a popular scuba diving area, with numerous diving spots.
Geography
Memba Bay is open towards the east and is named after the town of Memba, Memba District, located in the bay. There are deep inlets in the southern shore of the inner bay.
