Kiranga Makoe
in Lamu, Kenya

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-2.136 and 40.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -2° 8' 8" and E 40° 59' 9"
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: 10:21 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Explore Kiranga Makoe

Kiranga Makoe in Lamu is located in Kenya about 294 mi (or 473 km) east of Nairobi, the country's capital.

Local time in Kiranga Makoe is now 10:21 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Kiranga Makoe, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Manda Airstrip in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), South-West. 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 Lamu Old Town in a distance of 30 mi (or 49 km), North.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lamu, Hola, Kilifi, Garissa and Mombasa. 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 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 50% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

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

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

26°C (79 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Lamu daydreaming

Published: September 18, 2007
Length: 08:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jamainlamu

I've just turned my camera on while walking across the lovely town. Lamu is a town situated on an island ( Indian Ocean). No crime, no aggression. Everyone says hello ('jambo') to you. You...


Lamu, Kenya

Published: December 04, 2014
Length: 44:50 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Choudenman

A look at the coastal town of Lamu in Kenya. With labyrinth streets and great beaches!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lamu Archipelago

The Lamu Archipelago is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya, to which it belongs. The islands lie between the towns of Lame and Kiunga, close to the border with Somalia, and is a part of Lamu District. The largest of the islands are Pate Island, Manda Island and Lamu Island. Smaller islands include Kiwayu, which lies in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve, and Manda Toto. Today the largest town in the archipelago is Lamu Town, on Lamu Island.

Located at -2.10333, 41.0206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lamu Archipelago, Lamu District, Coast Province, Islands of Kenya

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