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Sawa Sawa, Kenya
Kwale County · Kenya
Sawa Sawa is a small city in Kwale County, Kenya with a population of 12,975. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Sawa Sawa
Sawa Sawa är en ort i Kenya. Den ligger i länet Kwale, i den södra delen av landet, 500 km sydost om huvudstaden Nairobi. Sawa Sawa ligger 15 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 975.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,975 |
| Population Density | 105 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.4717°, 39.4846° |
| 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 Sawa Sawa
Sawa Sawa is a small city in Kenya (Kwale County) with a population of 12,975. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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 Sawa Sawa
Sawa Sawa 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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4717°N, 39.4846°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 | — | 51 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 |
Sawa Sawa 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 Sawa Sawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kingwede primary | — | — | — | — |
| Kingwede Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sawa Sawa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Fm | — | AAC |
Museums in Sawa Sawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colobus Conservation | ||||
| National Museum of Kenya- Coastal Forest Conservation Unit | ||||
| Shimba Hills National Reserve |
Farmers Markets in Sawa Sawa
| 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 |
Restaurants in Sawa Sawa
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sawa Sawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sawa Sawa
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 |
Post Offices in Sawa Sawa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta - Msambweni |
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What is the population of Sawa Sawa?
Sawa Sawa has a population of 12,975 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 124.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sawa Sawa?
Sawa Sawa 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.