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Kwale County
County in Kenya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Kwale.
Kwale County is a county in the former Coast Province of Kenya. Its capital is Kwale, although Ukunda is the largest town.
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Kwale County | |
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![]() County location in Kenya | |
Coordinates: 4°10′S 39°27′E | |
Country | ![]() |
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 |
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Kwale County has an estimated population of 866,820.[1]
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.