The Romero Fortresses in Pemba

Friday, 04 July 2014 11:02

The Romero Fortresses in Pemba

Jeronimo Romero, was a Portuguese navy officer and he was the initiator of "Colonia 8 Dezembro", also known as "Colonia de Pemba". JR became also governor of Cabo Delgado militar district. JR produced an interesting document describing the region, the economical potential, the people and their activities in the coast of Cabo Delgado including the Ibo and Quirimba islands. Probably feeling the pressure from the European colonial powers that insisted that an effective occupation had precedence over historical rights he suggested the effective occupation of Pemba bay. During his brief presence and activity in the region he also produced what are probably the first maps of this wonderful Pemba bay and surroundings. Source:Forte Jeronimo Romero

Geographical location and brief description of Pemba:

When you plan to visit Pemba, the first question usually is "where is Pemba?". Pemba is the capital of Cabo Delgado, the Northernmost Province of Mozambique. Pemba is located +-1430Km South from the Equator, this means that it is well within the South Tropical Zone. Pemba in Mozambique also often get confused with Pemba island in Tanzania. Pemba is located in a peninsula in Pemba bay and known as one of the largest and most beautiful natural bays in the world.

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