Ras Takwa
Ras Takwa is a point in Lamu, Coastal Kenya. Ras Takwa is situated nearby to the locality Mtanga Mnene, as well as near the village Tekwa Ruins.Places of Interest
Highlights include Takwa.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tekwa Ruins and Kikomani.
Tekwa Ruins
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.
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. Kikomani is situated 6 km northwest of Ras Takwa.
Ras Takwa
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Ras Taka”
- Category: landform
- Location: Lamu, Coastal Kenya, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-2.30484° or 2° 18′ 17″ southLongitude
40.96059° or 40° 57′ 38″ eastElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
6H92MXW6+36GeoNames ID
179627
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Satellite Map
Discover Ras Takwa from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mtanga Mnene and Kitau.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Manda Peak and Manda Island.
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