Mkanda Channel
Mkanda Channel is a marine channel in Lamu, Coastal Kenya. Mkanda Channel is situated nearby to the village Kimara Maganga, as well as near the area Kwae.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Manda Airport and Lamu Museum.
Manda Airport
Aerodrome
Manda Airport, also called Lamu Airport, is an airport in Kenya. Manda Airport is a small domestic airport located on Manda Island, serving the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya's coastal region. Manda Airport is situated 3 km southeast of Mkanda Channel.
Lamu Museum
Museum
Photo: Krg, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Lamu Fort, is a fortification in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres from the main jetty on the shore. Lamu Museum is situated 3½ km south of Mkanda Channel.
Riyadha Mosque
Place of worship
Photo: Yuma901, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Riyadha Mosque is a place of worship, which is situated 4 km south of Mkanda Channel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kimara Maganga and Mbwara Maganga.
Kimara Maganga
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.
Mbwara Maganga
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.
Kililana
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. Kililana is situated 3 km northeast of Mkanda Channel.
Mkanda Channel
- Type: Marine channel
- Also known as: “Mkanda Creek” and “Mlango Mkanda”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lamu, Coastal Kenya, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-2.2366° or 2° 14′ 12″ southLongitude
40.89654° or 40° 53′ 48″ eastOpen location code
6H92QV7W+9JGeoNames ID
186476
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Satellite Map
Discover Mkanda Channel from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kwae and Kililani.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mwana Mariyamu and Buruji.
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