Kwale County
Kwale County is a county in the former Coast Province of Kenya. Its capital is Kwale, although Ukunda is the largest town.
Kwale County | |
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County location in Kenya | |
| Coordinates: 4°10′S 39°27′E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Formed | 4 March 2013 |
| Capital | Kwale |
| Largest town | Ukunda |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Fatuma Mohamed Achani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,270.3 km2 (3,193.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Total | 866,820 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | www |
Kwale County has an estimated population of 866,820.
Kwale is mainly an inland county, but it has a coastline south of Mombasa. Diani Beach is part of the Msambweni division. Shimba Hills National Reserve and Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary are other attractions in the county.
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