Mombasa, Kenya
Mombasa County · Kenya
Mombasa is a major city in Mombasa County, Kenya with a population of 1,208,333. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Mombasa
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. Buildings in the Central Business District are blue and white, representing the Indian Ocean. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city after Nairobi, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,208,333 |
| Population Density | 10,620 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.0547°, 39.6636° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Mombasa County |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1 inches (1,399 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mombasa
Mombasa is a major city in Kenya (Mombasa County) with a population of 1,208,333. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Mombasa
Mombasa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1114 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 113.8 sq mi (294.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0547°N, 39.6636°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 1 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Mombasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.9") and February the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Mombasa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACK. Bishop Hannington institute of theology Buxton. | College | — | — |
| Ahmed shahame mwidani technical training institute | College | — | — |
| Bandari college | College | — | — |
| church of christ mombasa airport view technical college | College | — | — |
| Dalc College | College | — | — |
| Galana Youth polytechnic | College | — | — |
| jaffrey institute of professional studies | College | — | Visit → |
| Kenya Agriculture Reseach Institute | College | — | — |
| kenya medical training college- Mombasa campus | College | — | Visit → |
| Kenya Medical Training College- Port Reitz campus | College | — | Visit → |
| Kenya Methodist University | University | — | — |
| Kenya School Of Revenue Administration | College | — | Visit → |
| Kenya Utalii College - Mombasa Campus | College | — | — |
| Kenyatta University | University | — | — |
| Matuga Government Trainig Institute | College | — | — |
| Mombasa Industrial Training Centre | College | — | Visit → |
| Pwani University - Mombasa Campus | College | — | — |
| Shanzu Teachers College | College | — | — |
| Technical University Of Mombasa | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Nairobi Mombasa Campus | University | — | — |
| Yaries Computer College | College | — | — |
Schools in Mombasa
167+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng'ombeni Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kiteje Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngombeni secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Pungu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sparki Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Ziwani Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shree Swaminarayan Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Unik Driving School | — | — | — | — |
| Tudor Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ronald Ngala Primary Play Ground | — | — | — | — |
| Daystar University - Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Makupa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipevu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Citadel Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Busy Bee School Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Khamis Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eton School Junction | — | — | — | — |
| St. Augustine's Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Jeddys Academy School Compound | — | — | — | — |
| The Light Academy International School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Palms Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shelly Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Baraka Voroni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hope Junior Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kilimani Baptist | — | — | — | — |
| Maunguja Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Maunguja City Polytechnic | — | — | — | — |
| Likoni School for the Blind | — | — | — | — |
| The Cornerstone Elites | — | — | — | — |
| Mishomoroni Junior Academy. | — | — | — | — |
| Khadija Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kisauni Baptist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mlaleo Primary School. | — | — | — | — |
| Kisauni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tudor Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tumaini Academy Bamburi | — | — | — | — |
| St. Claret Primary School. | — | — | — | — |
| Teman Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Makupa Boys High School | — | — | — | — |
| the sharrif nassir girls secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| burhaniya junior academy | — | — | — | — |
| Burhaniya comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| high gate academy | — | — | — | — |
| st theresas catholic school | — | — | — | — |
| delvers elite model school | — | — | — | — |
| viteck academy | — | — | — | — |
| light rays academy | — | — | — | — |
| Royal planners junior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Maweni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyali Hills Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Juma Marwa Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Dhunnirain junior school | — | — | — | — |
| Ronald Ngala Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Braeburn Mombasa International School | — | — | — | — |
| Oshwal Academy Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coast Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Alidina Visram Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mvita Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qubaa Pri & Secondray Al azhar School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Secondary And Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Likoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aga Khan Academy | — | — | — | — |
| MM. Shah & MV Shah Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Loreto Convent Primary Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Port Reitz school | — | — | — | — |
| Kwahola comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| Mwijabu school | — | — | — | — |
| st. Teresas Girls secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| abc mixed day secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Umoja comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| Bomu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Broadway school | — | — | — | — |
| changamwe comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| changamwe secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Jabali christian school | — | — | — | — |
| Kimbilio academy | — | — | — | — |
| st Lwanga primary & Junior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| st charles Lwanga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| kipevu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Amani primary school | — | — | — | — |
| mikindani primary school | — | — | — | — |
| High gate junior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| High gate nursery school | — | — | — | — |
| Kajembe High School | — | — | — | — |
| saajid intergrated primary & junior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| chadwick academy | — | — | — | — |
| star of the sea high school | — | — | — | — |
| jaffrey academy mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Aga Khan High School Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Mbaraki girls high school | — | — | — | — |
| High gate academy senior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| chaani primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Gome primary & junior secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Migadini comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| Makande Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwa Shee Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Magongo comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| Mwingo Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sparki Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Ziwani Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shree Swaminarayan Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Unik Driving School | — | — | — | — |
| Tudor Day Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ronald Ngala Primary Play Ground | — | — | — | — |
| Daystar University - Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Makupa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kipevu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Citadel Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Busy Bee School Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Khamis Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eton School Junction | — | — | — | — |
| St. Augustine's Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Jeddys Academy School Compound | — | — | — | — |
| The Light Academy International School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Palms Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shelly Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Likoni School for the Blind | — | — | — | — |
| The Cornerstone Elites | — | — | — | — |
| Mishomoroni Junior Academy. | — | — | — | — |
| Khadija Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Kisauni Baptist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mlaleo Primary School. | — | — | — | — |
| Kisauni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tudor Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tumaini Academy Bamburi | — | — | — | — |
| St. Claret Primary School. | — | — | — | — |
| Teman Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Makupa Boys High School | — | — | — | — |
| the sharrif nassir girls secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| burhaniya junior academy | — | — | — | — |
| Burhaniya comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| st theresas catholic school | — | — | — | — |
| viteck academy | — | — | — | — |
| Maweni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyali Hills Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Dhunnirain junior school | — | — | — | — |
| Ronald Ngala Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Oshwal Academy Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coast Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Alidina Visram Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mvita Primary & Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qubaa Pri & Secondray Al azhar School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Secondary And Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Likoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aga Khan Academy | — | — | — | — |
| MM. Shah & MV Shah Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Loreto Convent Primary Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| st. Teresas Girls secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| abc mixed day secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Umoja comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| changamwe comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| changamwe secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| kipevu primary school | — | — | — | — |
| star of the sea high school | — | — | — | — |
| jaffrey academy mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Aga Khan High School Mombasa | — | — | — | — |
| Mbaraki girls high school | — | — | — | — |
| chaani primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Migadini comprehensive school | — | — | — | — |
| Makande Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyali Primary & Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| skyview school | — | — | — | — |
| Arya Nursery & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guru Nanak Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| victory junior mombasa academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mombasa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Fm | — | AAC |
Museums in Mombasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Jesus Museum | ||||
| Fort Jesus Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Kenya- Coastal Forest Conservation Unit |
Libraries in Mombasa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt. Kenya University | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt. Kenya University | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt. Kenya University | 0.0 | |||||
| Mt. Kenya University | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mombasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akamba handcraft market | |||||
| Akamba handcraft market | |||||
| Buxton Market | |||||
| Buxton Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Ibiza | |||||
| Kongowea Market | |||||
| MacKinnon Market | |||||
| Majengo Sokoni (Farmers Market) | |||||
| Mariakani Market | |||||
| Mariakani Market | |||||
| Markiti | |||||
| Markiti | |||||
| Mwembeni - Soko Mjinga,Kisauni | |||||
| Mwembeni - Soko Mjinga,Kisauni | |||||
| Tchoka Open Market Centre | |||||
| Tiwi New Market | |||||
| Tiwi New Market | |||||
| Tourist Market Bamburi |
Restaurants in Mombasa
76 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mombasa
25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mombasa
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mombasa
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mombasa
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Mombasa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Mombasa
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mombasa
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mombasa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mombasa
14 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mombasa
83 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mombasa
78 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mombasa
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mombasa
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mombasa
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mombasa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bomu Stadium | ||
| Mombasa Municipal Stadium | ||
| Mombasa Municipal Stadium |
Airports Near Mombasa
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | Large Airport |
| Bamburi Airport | BMQ | Small Airport |
| Batchuma Gate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Funzi Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kijipwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kilifi Plantation Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kwale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lunga-Lunga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mackinnon Road Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Satao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Small Airport |
| Vipingo Estate Airport | VPG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mombasa
21 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Changamwe Post Office | |
| Docks Post Office | |
| Docks Post Office | |
| Fedex Mombasa | |
| Kilindini Post Office | |
| Kilindini Post Office | |
| Makupa Post Office | |
| Makupa Post Office | |
| Mkomani Post Office | |
| Mkomani Post Office | |
| Moi Airport Post Office | |
| Mombasa General Post Office | |
| Mombasa General Post Office | |
| Mtopanga 80117 | |
| Mtopanga 80117 | |
| Nyali Post Office | |
| Nyali Post Office | |
| Posta Kenya - Likoni | |
| Posta Kenya - Likoni | |
| Postal Corporation of Kenya- Likoni | |
| Postal Corporation of Kenya- Likoni |
Treatment Centers in Mombasa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aga khan mediacl center Mikindani | ||
| Aga khan medical center changamwe | ||
| APDK rehabilitation center | ||
| Equity afya medical center | ||
| excellence cancer center | ||
| hopewell medical clinic | ||
| Jo hawi medical clinic | ||
| magongo mwisho medical clinic | ||
| Mainland health center | ||
| Mlaleo Dispensary | ||
| st valeria medical clinic | ||
| Travellers Agmut medical services | ||
| Wauguzi Healthcare |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mombasa
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Jesus | ||
| Fort Jesus, Mombasa | Cultural | 2011 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mombasa
90 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.C.K St.Peters Church | |
| A.C.K St.Peters Church | |
| A.I.C .Church | |
| A.I.C .Church | |
| ACK. St. Johns Parish. Buxton. | |
| AIC Kongowea & Pwani Bible College | |
| AIC Tudor Mombasa | |
| AIC Tudor Mombasa | |
| Basheikh Mosque | |
| Bohra Mosque | |
| Cathédrale catholique du Saint-Esprit | |
| Cathédrale catholique du Saint-Esprit | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| christ visitation center | |
| Crossroads Fellowship Church | |
| Crossroads Fellowship Church | |
| Crossroads Fellowship Church | |
| Crossroads Fellowship Church | |
| Dominion Believers International Ministries |
Explore Near Mombasa
Quick Facts
Around Mombasa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mombasa
11 places within 15 km
- • English Point Beach
- • Mavi mavi beach
- • Shelly Beach
- • Shelly beach
- • Fort Jesus
- • Ras Serani Rear Lighthouse
- • Aussicht auf Fort Jesus
- • Kwa DA SHAMSA LIKONI
- • MoonQue House
- • Pungu villa
- • Haller Park
🇰🇪 About Kenya
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mombasa
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Mombasa
What is the population of Mombasa?
Mombasa has a population of 1,208,333 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 10,620 people per square mile, spread across 113.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mombasa?
Mombasa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.
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