Kiongwe
Settlement in Coast Province
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Kiongwe is a settlement in Kenya's Coast Province. Lying on the shore of the Indian Ocean it serves as a popular coastal tourism centre. The settlement has a population of 845 people as per the 2015 census.
Kiongwe | |
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Settlement | |
  Kiongwe | |
| Coordinates: 2°23′S 40°47′E | |
| Population | |
• Total | 845 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kiongwe is one of Kenya's oldest continually inhabited settlement and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. Kiongwe is a popular resort because of its marvelous Indian Ocean beaches, wildlife, and at the same time it is a destination for backpackers in search of an 'authentic' experience.
