Ukunda
Place in Kwale County, Kenya
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Ukunda is a coastal town 25.8 km south of Mombasa. It is adjacent to Diani Beach, a major tourist area. The urban population was 77,686 in 2019.[1]
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| Coordinates: 04°17′15″S 39°33′58″E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Kwale County |
| Population (2019 census) | |
| • Urban | 77,686 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Website | Diani Beach - Ukunda |
Location
Ukunda is located in Kwale County, Coast Province, adjacent and to the immediate west of Diani Beach.[2] and 75.4 kilometres (46.9 mi) north of the town of Lunga Lunga, at the border with Tanzania.[3] The coordinates of Ukunda are: 4°17'15.0"S, 39°33'58.0"E (Latitude: -4.287500; Longitude: 39.566111).[4]
Transport
Highway A-14 starts in Mombasa and runs through Ukunda, continuing south through Lunga Lunga, crossing the border into Tanzania to Tanga, ending just outside Morogoro. Ukunda is served by the Ukunda Airport.
New businesses
In November 2015, Kenyan print media indicated that Naivas Supermarkets had opened a store in Ukunda at Gate Mall outlets .[5]
