Lighthouses in Tanzania map & data
There are 13 lighthouses mapped in Tanzania, spread over 7 regions. The most are in Dar es Salaam (5), Pwani (2) and Zanzibar South & Central (2) - Dar es Salaam alone holds 38% of them. 31% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Pungume Lighthouse, Chumbe Lighthouse and Ras Mkumbi Lighthouse.
Lighthouses by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 5 | 38% |
| Pwani | 2 | 15% |
| Zanzibar South & Central | 2 | 15% |
| Lindi | 1 | 7.7% |
| North Pemba | 1 | 7.7% |
| Zanzibar North | 1 | 7.7% |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | 1 | 7.7% |
Notable lighthouses in Tanzania
- Pungume LighthouseZanzibar South & Central
- Chumbe LighthouseZanzibar Urban/West · building
- Ras Mkumbi LighthousePwani
- Tumbatu Island LigthouseZanzibar North
What's in this layer
Every lighthouse in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Lighthouses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lighthouses are there in Tanzania?
This layer holds 13 lighthouses in Tanzania, the most of them in Dar es Salaam. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each lighthouse?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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