Yawi
Yawi is a locality in Lamu, Coastal Kenya. Yawi is situated nearby to the area Jahazini, as well as near the village Kikomani.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Manda Airport and Takwa.
Manda Airport
Aerodrome
Manda Airport, also called Lamu Airport, is an airport in Kenya. Manda Airport is a small domestic airport located on Manda Island, serving the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya's coastal region. Manda Airport is situated 3 km northwest of Yawi.
Takwa
Ruins
Photo: Arthurbuliva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Takwa settlement is situated on the south side of Manda Island, in the Lamu District in the coastal province of Kenya. They are the ruins of a town which was abandoned around the 18th century. Takwa is situated 3½ km southeast of Yawi.
Lamu Museum
Museum
Photo: Krg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Lamu Fort, is a fortification in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres from the main jetty on the shore. Lamu Museum is situated 3½ km west of Yawi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kikomani and Takwa Milinga.
Kikomani
Village
The Coast Province was one of Kenya's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was Mombasa.
Takwa Milinga
Village
The Coast Province was one of Kenya's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was Mombasa. Takwa Milinga is situated 4 km east of Yawi.
Kililana
Village
The Coast Province was one of Kenya's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was Mombasa. Kililana is situated 7 km north of Yawi.
Yawi
- Type: Locality
- Location: Lamu, Coastal Kenya, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-2.27877° or 2° 16′ 44″ southLongitude
40.93073° or 40° 55′ 51″ eastElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
6H92PWCJ+F7GeoNames ID
177974
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