Matumbi Lighthouse

Matumbi Lighthouse
LocationPemba
Tanzania
Coordinates5°24′14.8″S 39°33′52.7″E / 5.404111°S 39.564639°E / -5.404111; 39.564639
Tower
Constructionstone tower
Height31 metres (102 ft)
Shapesquare tower withbalcony and lantern
Markingsred and white horizontal bands tower
Light
Focal height33 metres (108 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 20s.

The Matumbi Lighthouse is located at the south western tip of Matumbwi Makubwa Island in Pemba, Tanzania. The lighthouse is on a small island called Matumbi Makubwa. The lighthouse's construction history is unknown, however, the 31m square stone tower was renovated in 2002 by Salem Construction limited from Zanzibar.