Kenya
Coastal Kenya
Lamu

Mto wa Takwa

Mto wa Takwa is a tidal creek in , . Mto wa Takwa is situated nearby to the area , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Takwa.

Ruins
Photo: Arthurbuliva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The settlement is situated on the south side of , in the Lamu District in the coastal province of . They are the ruins of a town which was abandoned around the 18th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Takwa Milinga and Kikomani.

Village
The Coast Province was one of 's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was . is situated 3 km east of Mto wa Takwa.

Village
The Coast Province was one of 's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was . is situated 3½ km northwest of Mto wa Takwa.

Village
The Coast Province was one of 's eight provinces prior to 2010. It covered the entire country's coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital city was . is situated 8 km north of Mto wa Takwa.

Mto wa Takwa

Latitude
-2.28759° or 2° 17′ 15″ south
Longitude
40.9389° or 40° 56′ 20″ east
Open location code
6H92PW6Q+XH
Geo­Names ID
179628
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jahazini and Yawi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Manda Peak and Manda Island.

Coastal Kenya: Must-Visit Destinations

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