Yala Swamp

The Yala Swamp is Kenya's largest freshwater wetland, covering about 175 square kilometres in Western and it is recognized as a Key Biodiversity Area.
Wikipedia
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  • Wetland
  • …lies at an elevation of 1,145 metres (3,757 feet)
  • Description: physical feature in Kenya

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulungo.
is a settlement in 's Nyanza Province.

Yala Swamp

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Latitude
0.03315° or 0° 1′ 59″ north
Longitude
34.06035° or 34° 3′ 37″ east
Open location code
6GGP23M6+74
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1186432130
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wetland
Geo­Names ID
178036
Wiki­data ID
Q3287411

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Yala Swamp” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Yala Swamp”
  • French: “Marais de Yala”
  • Hausa: “Yala Swamp”
  • Igbo: “Apịtị Yala”
  • Somali: “Dhul biyoodka Yala”
  • Swedish: “Yala Swamp”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Khumudondo and Buongo.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Buongo and Free pentecost.

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