Chingwede
in Kwale, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.496 and 39.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 29' 44" and E 39° 26' 22"
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: 11:30 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 6:16 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Chingwede

Chingwede in Kwale is located in Kenya about 286 mi (or 461 km) south-east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chingwede is now 11:30 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Chingwede, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Ukunda Airstrip in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 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 42 mi (or 68 km), North-East.

While being here, 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: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (87 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

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Fisherfolk at South Coast Kenya

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

Die steigende Zahl der Menschen, die ihren Lebensunterhalt durch Fischfang mit einfachsten Mitteln bestreiten müssen, hat die Überfischung der strandnahen Gewässer in Kenia verstärkt. Zusammen.


How to dry marine fish

Published: January 15, 2010
Length: 54:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lighthouse Foundation

A Lighthouse Foundation project - http://www.lighthouse-foundation.org/index.php?id=269&L=1 The project on Fish Processing by Solar Drying and Smoking is being conducted jointly by Kenya Marine ...


małpki złodziejki Kenia

Published: April 11, 2012
Length: 06:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Waldemar Ryczkowski

papillon lagoon reef hotel.


Diani Beach: for dreaming

Published: January 21, 2011
Length: 15:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vivalalida

Dolphins & some underwater clips on the South Coast, Kenya.


Kenya: How to dry fresh fish

Published: March 02, 2009
Length: 36:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lighthouse Foundation

Wenn zwischen Oktober und März die Fischfänge an der Südküste Kenias besonders ergiebig sind, ist dies für die Fischer nicht immer ein Segen. Wegen des großen Angebotes sind die Preise...


The Sands at Chale Island

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Sands At Chale Island

Welcome to the Award Winning island resort: The Sands at Chale Island! Situated on Chale Island along the white sandy Diani Beach, The Sands at Chale Island Hotel is surrounded by indigenous...


szalony barman

Published: April 17, 2012
Length: 51:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Waldemar Ryczkowski

butelka żonglerka.


Msambweni Beach House, Exclusive & Private Villas - Kenya Beach & Safari Holidays

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 29:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Msambweni Beach House

http://msambweni-beach-house.com Msambweni House is in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on the beach surrounded by 28 acres of natural land. The house offers 700 feet of private beach along...


turtles hatching at Msambweni Beach House - Kenya beach & safari holidays

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Msambweni Beach House

http://msambweni-beach-house.com Turtles hatching at Msambweni Beach House, the place for the perfect Kenya beach & safari holiday http://msambweni-beach-house.com.


Diani Beach: paddling the lagoon

Published: August 31, 2009
Length: 13:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vivalalida

I took a Feathercraft K-Light, which is a folding kayak on this trip. It was GR8 fun...I paddled it all the way down to Chale Isl & back on this visit, which was an almost all day event. Well...


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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.

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 3 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Coast Province, Kwale District

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chingwede