Ras Rashid
Ras Rashid is a point in Kwale County, Kenya. Ras Rashid is situated nearby to the area Mbuyu Tundu, as well as near Vichangalaweni.| 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 4 km southwest of Ras Rashid.
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 5 km south of Ras Rashid.
Funzi Island
Village
Funzi Island is a settlement in Kenya's Kwale County. Funzi consists of four mangrove covered islands where Funzi Island is the main island and the only one with permanent inhabitants. Funzi Island is situated 7 km north of Ras Rashid.
Ras Rashid
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Answani”
- Category: landform
- Location: Kwale County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-4.62173° or 4° 37′ 18″ southLongitude
39.41165° or 39° 24′ 42″ eastOpen location code
6G7X9CH6+8MGeoNames ID
181327
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