Mombasa District
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Mombasa District is one of the 71 districts
of Kenya
. Its capital and the only town is Mombasa
.
Kenya is divided into eight provinces, which are subdivided into 71 districts. In Coast Province
there are seven districts, Mombasa District being one of them. It is situated in the southeast of Coast Province. It is the smallest in size covering an area of 295 km² including 65 km² of inshore waters. The district lies between latitudes 3°56’ and 4°10’ south of the equator and longitudes 39°34’ and 39°46’ east.
The district and the town are divided into four divisions namely:
The district has four constituencies:
Mombasa District lies within the coast lowland, which rises gradually from the sea level in the east to slightly over 76 m above sea level in the mainland west. The highest point is at Nguu Tatu hills in the mainland North that rises up to 100 m above sea level.
Districts of Kenya
The provinces of Kenya are subdivided into number of districts .- List of districts of Kenya :Following a High Court ruling in September 2009, there are 46 legal districts in Kenya :Coast Province:...
of Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
. Its capital and the only town is Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry....
.
Kenya is divided into eight provinces, which are subdivided into 71 districts. In Coast Province
Coast Province
Coast Province of Kenya, along the Indian Ocean, is one of Kenya's seven administrative provinces outside Nairobi. It comprises the Indian Ocean coastal strip with the capital city at Mombasa and is inhabited by the Mijikenda and Swahili, among others...
there are seven districts, Mombasa District being one of them. It is situated in the southeast of Coast Province. It is the smallest in size covering an area of 295 km² including 65 km² of inshore waters. The district lies between latitudes 3°56’ and 4°10’ south of the equator and longitudes 39°34’ and 39°46’ east.
The district and the town are divided into four divisions namely:
- Mombasa IslandMombasa IslandMombasa Island is a 5 km by 3 km coral outcrop located on Kenya's coast on the Indian Ocean, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The city of Mombasa is located on the island....
– 14.1 km² - ChangamweChangamwe- Geography :The area is primarily industrial, with a number of modern concrete tower blocks housing residents. Industries include refineries and various process industries...
– 54.5 km² - LikoniLikoniLikoni is a division of Mombasa District, Kenya, and is located to the south-west of the island.- Transport :Likoni is the site of the southern terminus of the Likoni Ferry, a double ended ferry serving road traffic and pedestrians from both Likoni and Mombasa island. Likoni also has a high...
– 51.3 km² - Kisauni - 109.7 km²
The district has four constituencies:
- Changamwe ConstituencyChangamwe ConstituencyChangamwe Constituency is an electoral constituency in Changamwe, Kenya. It is one of four constituencies in Mombasa District. The constituency has eight wards electing councillors for the Mombasa municipal council.- Members of Parliament :...
- Kisauni ConstituencyKisauni ConstituencyKisauni Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of four constituencies in Mombasa District. The constituency has eight wards electing councillors for the Mombasa municipal council.- Members of Parliament :- Locations and wards :...
- Likoni ConstituencyLikoni ConstituencyLikoni Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of four constituencies in Mombasa District. The constituency has four wards electing councillors for the Mombasa municipal council.- Members of Parliament :- Locations and wards :...
- Mvita ConstituencyMvita ConstituencyMvita Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of four constituencies in Mombasa District. The entire constituency is located within Mombasa municipality area. The constituency was established for the 1988 elections....
Mombasa District lies within the coast lowland, which rises gradually from the sea level in the east to slightly over 76 m above sea level in the mainland west. The highest point is at Nguu Tatu hills in the mainland North that rises up to 100 m above sea level.