Matemwe

Matemwe is a village on the north-eastern coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, between Mwangaseni and Kigomani.^[1] Its economy is mostly based on seaweed farming and fishing. The village is the seat of an education project aimed at providing computer literacy to the population of the area,^[2] as well as the Dada (in swahili: "sister") cooperative that is intended to create job opportunities for Zanzibari women involving them in the processing and preparation of handmade cosmetics and food products such as jam, mustard and sweets that are sold in Stone Town.^[3]

Internationally, Matemwe is especially known for its relatively unspoiled white sand beaches with few and expensive touristic structures, which makes for an exclusive vacation destination. The village is fronted by a lagoon and coral reef, as well as the small atoll of Mnemba, which is a particularly appreciated place for snorkeling and scuba diving.^[4] Fish species that can be easily spotted in the area include kingfishes, trumpetfishes, anthiases, groupers and snapper^{[disambiguation needed ]}s.^[5]

References

1. ^ Map of Matemwe
2. ^ Matemwe School
3. ^ Dada Zanzibar
4. ^ Matemwe
5. ^ Trip report: Matemwe, Zanzibar

Coordinates: 5°52′S 39°21′E / 5.867°S 39.35°E / -5.867; 39.35