Shanga
Shanga is a locality in Lamu, Coastal Kenya. Shanga is situated nearby to the locality Majunguni, as well as near the village Siyu.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siyu and Pate.
Siyu
Village
Photo: Mainakiarie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Siyu is a settlement on the north coast of Pate Island, within the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya's Coast Province. The age of Siyu is not known, but it might date from the 13th century. Siyu is situated 3 km north of Shanga.
Pate
Village
Photo: Mainakiarie, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pate is a village, which is situated 8 km west of Shanga.
Nyambogi
Town
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. Nyambogi is situated 9 km northeast of Shanga.
Shanga
- Type: Locality
- Location: Lamu, Coastal Kenya, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-2.12778° or 2° 7′ 40″ southLongitude
41.06815° or 41° 4′ 5″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
6H93V3C9+V7GeoNames ID
6657629
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Shanga from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Shanga”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Majunguni and Chundwa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Shanga Ruins and Pate Island.
Coastal Kenya: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Mombasa, Diani Beach, Malindi, and Mtwapa.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.