Kilifi

#63 among destinations in Kenya

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Kilifi is a town on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River. Kilifi is capital of the Kilifi County and has a population of 122,899. ()

Alternative names: Population: 46.1 thous. (2020)Coordinates: 3°37'51"S, 39°50'54"E

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Region: KilifiKenya

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Kilifi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilifi Bridge, Mnarani ruins.

~1970 ftS
Bridge
Kilifi Bridge
10 min walk • Kilifi Bridge is the longest bridge in Kenya with a total length of 420 metres. The superstructure is a prestressed continuous box girder carrying two lanes. The bridge has three spans. The construction of Kilifi Bridge was completed in 1991. It connects Kilifi and Mnarani.
~700 ftE
Mosque
Mnarani ruins
4 min walk • The Mnarani ruins are the remains of two mosques near Mnarani in Kilifi County, Kenya. Dating from the 15th century, the mosques are located on a bluff overlooking Kilifi Creek from the southern side. The settlement at the site dates back to the 14th century, and the site also contains a number of tombs.