Kilifi County, Kenya · Africa
Watamu sits on the route: 20 minutes from Malindi.
Watamu is a town located in Kilifi County, Kenya. With a population of 27,857, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Watamu 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 Watamu to your route.
Watamu is a small town located approximately 105 km north of Mombasa and about 15 km south of Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It lies on a small headland, between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. Its main economic activities are tourism and fishing. The town had a population of around 30,000 in 2020 andRead more
it is part of Kilifi County.
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Watamu is located in Kilifi County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -3.3533 latitude, 40.0209 longitude.
Watamu has a population of approximately 27,857 people, making it a town in Kenya.
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