Msambweni
| Msambweni | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| county | Kwale County | ||
| Residents (state) | 288,393 pop (2009) | ||
| height | 0 m | ||
| Telephone code | 04052 | ||
| Coordinates | 4 ° 28 ′ S , 39 ° 28 ′ E | ||
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Msambweni is a constituency in Kwale County in southern Kenya . Until 2010, Msambweni was a separate district, but was incorporated into Kwale County as part of the constitutional reform. According to the 2009 census, the constituency has 288,393 inhabitants.
The constituency is located on the Indian Ocean between the city of Ukunda and the border with Tanzania . In contrast to neighboring areas such as Diani Beach, there are few hotels, but large holiday homes. There is also fishing and agriculture.
There is a district hospital to care for the population in the wider area, as well as a training facility (college) for nursing staff.
The climate in the coastal town is tropical, hot and humid up to 40 degrees Celsius. There are regular floods from heavy rains.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Constituency Density - 2009. Kenya Open Data, accessed on June 10, 2013 (English).
- ↑ Kenya's 47 Counties. (No longer available online.) The Institute for Social Accountability, archived from the original on May 25, 2013 ; accessed on June 10, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
- Msambweni at fallingrain.com