Tiwi, Kenya
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Tiwi is a small settlement and beach resort in Kenya
. It is located north of Diani Beach
, and is approximately 17 kilometres (10.6 mi) south of Mombasa
. The area is served by Ukunda Airport
, and is on the A14 road. Matatus to Diani serve the area, via the Likoni Ferry
and Mombasa Island
.
Tiwi is located in Matuga Constituency
of Kwale District
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...
. It is located north of Diani Beach
Diani Beach
Diani Beach is a major beach resort, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, 30 km south of Mombasa.It is located along a beautiful white-sanded beach which is about 25 km long and it merges with the small town of Ukunda which is home to a small airstrip...
, and is approximately 17 kilometres (10.6 mi) south of 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....
. The area is served by Ukunda Airport
Ukunda Airport
Ukunda Airport is a small airfield near Diani Beach in Coast Province, Kenya. The airport serves the local areas of Diani, Tiwi and Msambweni.- Services :...
, and is on the A14 road. Matatus to Diani serve the area, via the Likoni Ferry
Likoni Ferry
The Likoni Ferry is a boat service across the Kilindini Harbour, serving both the island city of Mombasa and the Kenyan mainland town of Likoni. Two double-ended ferries alternate across the harbour, carrying both road and foot traffic. The ferries are operated by the Kenya Ferry Services , and is...
and Mombasa Island
Mombasa Island
Mombasa 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....
.
Tiwi is located in Matuga Constituency
Matuga Constituency
Matuga Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of three constituencies in Kwale District. The constituency was established for the 1988 elections.- Members of Parliament :- Locations and wards :- External links :*...
of Kwale District
Kwale District
Kwale District is an administrative district in the Coast Province of Kenya. Its capital town is Kwale, although Msambweni and Ukunda are larger.The district has a population of 496.133 ....