Shirazi
in Kwale, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.529 and 39.423 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 31' 45" and E 39° 25' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:00 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:21 am and 6:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Delve into Shirazi

Shirazi in Kwale is a town located in Kenya about 287 mi (or 463 km) south-east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Time in Shirazi is now 01:00 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shirazi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Ukunda Airstrip in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Fort Jesus, Mombasa in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), North-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kwale, Mombasa, Wete, Tanga and Chake Chake. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Published: December 03, 2013
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wolf Redyellow

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Published: November 05, 2012
Length: 37:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Fisherfolk at South Coast Kenya

Published: March 02, 2009
Length: 35:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lighthouse Foundation

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Published: January 15, 2010
Length: 54:51 min
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papillon lagoon reef hotel.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Shirazi people

The Shirazi are a sub-group of the Swahili people living on the Swahili Coast of East Africa, especially on the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Comoros. Local traditions about their origin claim they are descended from merchant princes from Shiraz in Persia who settled along the Swahili Coast.

Located at -4.53333, 39.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bantu, Ethnic groups in Tanzania, Ethnic groups in Comoros, Muslim communities in Africa, Persian communities outside of Iran, Iranian peoples, Muslim communities, Persian people

Shirazi, Kenya

Shirazi (also known as Kifunzi, Kifundi or Chifundi) is a coastal village in the Coast Province of Kenya. It is inhabited by people belonging to the Shirazi ethnic group.

Located at -4.53333, 39.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Coast Province, Kwale District

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Shirazi