Toten Island
 The island within Tanga Bay | |
  Toten Island Location in Tanzania | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | East Africa |
| Coordinates | 5°3′20.29″S 39°6′27.11″E / 5.0556361°S 39.1075306°ECoordinates: 5°3′20.29″S 39°6′27.11″E / 5.0556361°S 39.1075306°E |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Indian Ocean |
| Administration | |
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Tanzania | |
| Region | Tanga, Tanga Region |
Toten Island is situated off the Tanga harbour in Tanzania. It is within the Tanga Bay. The Island contains ruins of two mosques and tombs. The name comes from the German word for "dead bodies" alluding to the numerous graves on the island.[1]
Until 1854 Toten Island was still inhabited by people. In 1884 the remaining people moved to what is present day Tanga city.[2]
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