Population: 200,529
Density: 10,000 per km²
Area: 102 km²
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- Avani Pemba Beach Hotel
- Kaury Resort
- Nautilus
- Metical Square
- Emulacao Socialista Square
- Chipande Square
- Pemba Airport
- Wimbe Beach
- Pemba Harbour
- Paquite Old Mosque
- Maringanha Lighthouse
Weather: Humid Summer and dry Winter
Languages: Emakua, Kimwani, Shimakonde, Swahili, and Portuguese
Diaspora / Communities:Africans, Asians, Europeans
Neighboring cities/countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and Madagascar
Main Industries:
- Trade
- Fisheries
- Tourism
Education
- Primary Schools: 34
- Colleges/Universities: 34
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing: High level of commitment and interest.
The extent of private groups / organizations interest: Great interest, eager to collaborate.
Awards / Recognitions:
- Member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays
- Member of Italy’s Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
Personal testimony (helpful information for Sister City pairing)
We have a long-standing historic city-to-city partnership and twinning agreement with Regio Emilia in Italy, which has opened many possibilities for dialogues and initiatives.
What spurred interest for city pairing? Through city Twinning, it is possible to exchange experiences and best practices.
What does your city have to offer a potential Sister City? Our commitment to a safer environment and more effective and durable solutions.
Other areas the city is willing to pursue Land use and planning, financial management, good governance, environmental education, waste management.
Thematic Interests Pemba City Municipality is interested in:
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals and activities
- Youth/student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchanges
- Hosting Annual/regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
U.S. Regional Interests: Harris County (Texas)
Geographic interests (e.g., mountain/coastal towns): N/A
Any specific cities previously researched? Harris County (Texas).
Why do these particular cities stand out?
Harris County is Home to Exxon Mobile, has very diverse population and culture, about 10 institutions of higher learning, very good hospitals – one of world’s best cancer institutes, thriving businesses, museums, Galvaston Harbor, sports – home to Houston Rockets, Space museum.
Aspects to avoid when researching potential pairings that could hinder the pairing process N/A
Any pertinent information missed in the previous sections? Not specified
Primary Contacts
Name: Satar Abdulgani
Phone: +258 84 060 2610
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contacts
Name: Armando John
Phone: +258 84 546 6729
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Pemba City Municipality