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Mombasa County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya. Its capital is Mombasa. In terms of economy it is second after Nairobi. Initially it was one of the former districts of Kenya but in 2013 it was reconstituted as a county, on the same boundaries. It is the smallest county in Kenya, covering an area of 229.7 km 2 excluding 65 km 2 of water
It is the smallest county in Kenya, covering an area of 229.7 km2 excluding 65 km2 of water mass. The county is situated in the south eastern part of the former Coast Province. It borders Kilifi County to the north, Kwale County to the south west and the Indian Ocean to the east.
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Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya; about 1.3 million people live there. It is a major port city, and has an international airport. Mombasa has a tropical savanna climate ( As in the Köppen climate classification ). Mombasa is a tourism-based city.
- 219.9 km² (84.9 sq mi)
- Kenya
- 900 A.D.
- Mombasa County
Mombasa Island is a 5 by 3 km (3.1 by 1.9 mi) coral outcrop located on Kenya's coast on the Indian Ocean, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Part of the city of Mombasa is located on the island, including the Old Town.
- 5.3 km² (2.0 sq mi)
- 146,334 (1999)
- 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Indian Ocean
Mombasa is a coastal city in southeastern Kenya along the Indian Ocean. It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907. It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County.
Mombasa county, in south east Kenya, is home to the country’s second city after the capital Nairobi. It is the Kenya’s only major seaport, Kilindini Harbour, and is a key trade point for Kenya and neighbouring countries.
