Pemba North Region

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)
Vumawimbi beach
Location in Tanzania
CountryTanzania
ZoneZanzibar
CapitalWete
Area
  Total574 km2 (222 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
  Total211,732
  Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Postcode
75xxx
Area code(s)024
Websitezanzibar.go.tz

Districts

The region is administratively divided into two districts:[1]

Districts of Pemba North Region
Map District Population (2012)
Micheweni 103,816
Wete 107,916
Total 211,732

References

  1. "Postcodes Kaskazini Pemba Region 75000" (PDF). Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2012-09-02.


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