Wasini Channel
Wasini Channel is a marine channel in Kwale County, Kenya. Wasini Channel is situated nearby to the locality Kisiwani, as well as near the area Uchamba.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shimoni and Mkwiro.
Shimoni
Village
Photo: FredD, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shimoni is a port village and tourist destination in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. It is in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania and directly across from Wasini Island. Shimoni is situated 5 km east of Wasini Channel.
Mkwiro
Village
Mkwiro is a fishing village located on Wasini Island, 2 km off the Kenyan coast. It is easily seen from the shores of Shimoni, Kenya. Mkwiro Primary School is the only school in the village, covering kindergarten and standards one through eight. Mkwiro is situated 7 km east of Wasini Channel.
Wasini Channel
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Wasin Channel”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Kwale County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-4.65217° or 4° 39′ 8″ southLongitude
39.33713° or 39° 20′ 14″ eastOpen location code
6G7X88XP+4VGeoNames ID
178253
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Satellite Map
Discover Wasini Channel from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kisiwani and Uchamba.
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