Welcome to Uvinje , a Tropical island in the Indian Ocean, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Uvinje unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Uvinje
Size: 1.371 km²Coastline: 9.5 kmOcean: Indian OceanSea: Indian OceanContinent: Africa
Uvinje is a Small Island spanning 1.4 km² with a coastline of 9.5 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Somalia – A large tectonic plate covering the Horn of Africa and parts of the Indian Ocean, known for the East African Rift where it’s splitting away from the African Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Climate and weather of Uvinje
Climate Zone: TropicalClimate Details: Tropical Monsoon ClimateTemperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.
Topography and nature of Uvinje
Timezone: UTC+03:00Timezone places: Asia/RiyadhMax. Elevation: 3 m Mean Elevation: -3 mVegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf ForestTree Coverage: 73%
The mean elevation is -3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 3 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Broadleaf Forest
Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Uvinje
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Uvinje is 132 per km². Uvinje is Moderately Inhabited. The island belongs to United Republic of Tanzania .
Continuing your journey, Pemba is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Uvinje: A Community Threatened With Forced Eviction
Protimos is legally empowering the Uvinje community, a group of villagers in Tanzania facing forced eviction. With access to a ...
Uvinje: A Community Threatened With Forced Eviction
Protimos is legally empowering the Uvinje community, a group of ...
Protimos is legally empowering the Uvinje community, a group of villagers in Tanzania facing forced eviction. With access to a ...
Subtitled_Elder from Uvinje (Saadani) on TANAPA's fixation with their land
Uvinje Elder talks about Tanzania National Park Agency (TANAPA) ...
Uvinje Elder talks about Tanzania National Park Agency (TANAPA) interests on their strip of coastal land. Language: Swahili ...
Private beach at The Niara on Uvinje Island - Zanzibar Archipelago
Crystal clear water gently laps at the powdery white sand of a ...
Crystal clear water gently laps at the powdery white sand of a secluded cove. The private beach at The Niara.
http://www.theniara.com ...
United Republic of Tanzania is classified as Least developed region: Countries that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, with the lowest Human Development Index ratings. The level of income is Low income.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Uvinje
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Uvinje. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.
