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Lunga-Lunga, Kenya

Kwale County · Kenya

Lunga-Lunga is a small town in Kwale County, Kenya with a population of 2,536. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,536 Population 20/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone

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About Lunga-Lunga

Lunga Lunga is a settlement and Sub-County in Kenya's Kwale County. It is situated six kilometers from Kenya's border with Tanzania.

People

Population2,536
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population2,536
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates-4.5528°, 39.1236°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
State / ProvinceKwale County
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lunga-Lunga

Lunga-Lunga is a small town in Kenya (Kwale County) with a population of 2,536. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.

Lunga-Lunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Kenya avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5528°N, 39.1236°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Kenya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Mar 13, 1990 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya M5.5 108 km
Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 38 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 69 km
Feb 27, 1995 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya M4.9 107 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 50 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 55 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 35 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Lunga-Lunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Lunga-Lunga

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kiranze Primary School - - - -
Menzamwenye Primary - - - -
Menzamwenye secondary - - - -
Mwena Primary School - - - -
Lungalunga Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lunga-Lunga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jay Fm - AAC

Farmers Markets in Lunga-Lunga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bobweni Centre
Kanana Market
Maledi Centre

Restaurants in Lunga-Lunga

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Diaspora Bar and Restaurant

Gas Stations in Lunga-Lunga

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lungalunga Filling Station
Zoom Petrol Station

Banks in Lunga-Lunga

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KWFT Microfinance

Shopping Malls in Lunga-Lunga

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MAMA GAKUO COMPLEX

Airports Near Lunga-Lunga

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moi International AirportMBALarge Airport
Pemba AirportPMAMedium Airport
Tanga AirportTGTMedium Airport
Bamburi AirportBMQSmall Airport
Funzi Island Airport-Small Airport
Kasigau Gate Airport-Small Airport
Kijipwa Airport-Small Airport
Kwale Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-Lunga Airport-Small Airport
Ukunda AirstripUKASmall Airport
Vipingo Estate AirportVPGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lunga-Lunga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lungalunga Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Nairobi

🇰🇪 About Kenya

Capital Nairobi
Population 51,393,010
Area 582,650 km²
GDP (USD) $107,500,884,685
GDP per capita $1,943
HDI 0.601
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 35.0%
Urban population 31.6%
Currency KES (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +254
TLD .ke
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Kenya

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 1 Madaraka Day Madaraka Day
Oct 10 Mazingira Day Mazingira Day
Oct 20 Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day
Dec 12 Jamhuri Day Jamhuri Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lunga-Lunga

What is the population of Lunga-Lunga?

Lunga-Lunga has a population of 2,536 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 124.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lunga-Lunga?

Lunga-Lunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

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