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Mtwapa
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Country | Kenya |
County | Kilifi County |
Division | Kikambala Division |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mtwapa is a small town lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. The town is situated approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-east of Mombasa on the Mombasa-Malindi road.
"Mtu wa hapa" – in Swahili; this translates to he who lives among us.
Mtwapa is home to a large number of European retirees and holiday-makers from countries such as Germany, Holland and Great Britain. Mtwapa Creek is a starting point for fishing tours.
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