Chake-Chake
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Chake-Chake is the adminastrative and commercial capital of the Tanzanian island of Pemba. The town is located within the Chake Chake District. It is in the centre of a deep indentation in the west coast called Chake-Chake Bay. In addition to being the capital,[1] Chake-Chake is also the seat of Pemba's court. Pemba's only airport is 7km south-east of Chake-Chake. In 2022, the population of the Chake-Chake metropolitan area was 136,298.[2]
History
Historically, Chake-Chake is known for its 19th-century Old Fort, built under Omani Arab rule to defend the island from Portuguese attacks.[3] Today, it houses the Pemba Museum, preserving artifacts that reflect Pemba’s cultural heritage.[4] Nearby are the Mkama Ndume ruins in Pujini village, remains of a 15th-century Swahili palace that highlight the region’s pre-colonial history.[5]
Economy
Economically, the town relies on agriculture and fishing. Pemba Island is internationally known for clove production, with local distilleries producing essential oils from cloves, cinnamon, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and basil, which support both local use and exports.[5] Tourism is growing steadily, with Chake-Chake serving as a gateway to Misali Island, famous for coral reefs and diverse marine life that attract snorkelers and divers. The nearby Ngezi Forest Reserve offers hiking through dense forest habitat home to endemic species like the Pemba flying fox, underscoring the ecological importance of the area.[6]
Climate
Chake-Chake has a tropical climate, yet milder than Tanzania's mainland or Unguja island. The average temperature in Chake-Chake is Script error: No such module "convert".. The average annual rainfall is Script error: No such module "convert"..[7]
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See also
References
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