Kilifi County, Kenya · Africa
Malindi sits on the route: 20 minutes from Watamu.
Malindi is a city located in Kilifi County, Kenya. With a population of 119,859, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Malindi sits in Kenya, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Nairobi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Malindi to your route.
Malindi (known as Melinde in antiquity) is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 119,859 as of the 2019 census. It is the largest urban centre in Kilifi County.
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Malindi is located in Kilifi County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -3.2180 latitude, 40.1169 longitude.
Malindi has a population of approximately 119,859 people, making it a city in Kenya.
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