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Msambweni, Kenya
Kwale County · Kenya
Msambweni is a small city in Kwale County, Kenya with a population of 14,951. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Msambweni
Msambweni in Swahili) is a small fishing town and constituency in Kwale County of southeastern Kenya, formerly in Kwale District of Coast Province. The origin of the name, Msambwe refers to a hardy and wild fruits tree indigenous to the area. A few remnants of the Msambwe trees are still existing at Mkunguni Beach, Sawa Sawa Village. By road, Msambweni is 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) south of Mombasa and 46.5 kilometres (28.9 mi) northeast of Lunga Lunga on the Tanzanian border. As of 2009, the town had a population of 11,985 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,951 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.4619°, 39.4827° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kwale County |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Msambweni
Msambweni is a small city in Kenya (Kwale County) with a population of 14,951. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 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 68.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Msambweni
Msambweni has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.5°C), the coldest is Jul (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1178 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4619°N, 39.4827°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 | — | 50 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in |
Msambweni has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in Msambweni
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Msambweni
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Fm | — | AAC |
Museums in Msambweni
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colobus Conservation | ||||
| National Museum of Kenya- Coastal Forest Conservation Unit | ||||
| Shimba Hills National Reserve |
Farmers Markets in Msambweni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burani Centre | |||||
| Ibiza | |||||
| Kanana Market | |||||
| Kirewe Open Air Market | |||||
| Tchoka Open Market Centre | |||||
| Tiwi New Market | |||||
| Tiwi New Market |
Gas Stations in Msambweni
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Msambweni
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Msambweni
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Msambweni
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | Large Airport |
| Tanga Airport | TGT | Medium Airport |
| Bamburi Airport | BMQ | Small Airport |
| Funzi Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kijipwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kwale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lunga-Lunga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mackinnon Road Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Small Airport |
| Vipingo Estate Airport | VPG | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Msambweni
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AIPCA Ukunda | |
| KAG Church Msambweni |
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What is the population of Msambweni?
Msambweni has a population of 14,951 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 124.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Msambweni?
Msambweni 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 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.