Pemba, city in Mozambique
Pemba is a city in northern Mozambique situated on the southeastern African coast. It serves as the administrative center of Pemba District and is defined by a natural bay where ships anchor and fishing boats depart daily.
The city developed as a trading center at this favorable harbor bay and grew over time into an important administrative seat. Its development was shaped by its strategic location on the coast, which enabled connections to the Indian Ocean.
The city sits on a natural harbor bay where most activity happens near the waterfront. Visitors should expect a tropical climate and the best time to visit is outside the rainy season, when paths are drier and easier to navigate.
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