Mutsamudu is the second largest city in the Comoros

Comoros

The Comoros , officially the Union of the Comoros is an archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa, on the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar...

, founded in 1482. It is also the capital and largest city on the island of Anjouan

Anjouan

Anjouan is an autonomous island, part of the Union of Comoros. The island is located in the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Mutsamudu and its population as of 2006 is about 277,500. The total area of the island is 424 sq. kilometers Anjouan (also known as Ndzuwani or Nzwani) is an autonomous island,...

 as well the former home of the current Comoron Union president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi

Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi

Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi is a Comorian Islamic leader and politician, and former President of Comoros. He is popularly known as 'Ayatollah'. After easily winning the 14 May 2006 presidential election with 58.02% of the national vote, Sambi was inaugurated as President of the Union of the...

. It now houses a deep water port, an ancient citadel, and narrow streets with many shops and small crafts.

Mutsamudu enjoys marine tropical weather. The main temperature range extends from 27°C

Celsius

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to 32°C throughout the year. The hottest period in Mutsamudu is from the month of December to the month of April. Comparatively cooler weather is experienced from the month of May to the month of November.