In Mjikura are the ruins of a royal palace and tombs, an important location for the Sultans of Mayotte.

[4][5] The village of Mtsamboro lies on the northwest coast of the island along National Road 1.

The area to the southeast is heavily forested and forms part of the Reserve Forestiere Des Cretes Du Nord.

The economy is mainly based around agriculture and fishing; it is notable area for orange production.

There are at least 3 small sports grounds, two of which lie in very close proximity to the larger peninsula, near Mtsahara.