Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa Marine Ramsar Site

Rufiji-Mafia-Kilwa Marine Ramsar Site

Country:
United Republic of Tanzania
Site number:
1443
Area:
596,908.0 ha
Designation date:
29-10-2004
Coordinates:
08°07'59"S 39°37'59"E

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The site is located in the three districts of Rufiji, Mafia and Kilwa, within the Coast and Lindi regions of southeast Tanzania.
Administrative region: Coast Region, Lindi Region

Global international designation:
  • World Heritage site
National legal designation:
  • Mangrove Forest Reserve
  • Marine Park - Mafia Island Marine Park (MIMP)
Last publication date: 29-10-2004
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