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Kilifi County

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Kilifi County is a coastal Kenyan county on the Indian Ocean, north and northeast of Mombasa. The article records that it was formed from the merger of Kilifi District and Malindi District. Its capital is Kilifi and its largest town is Malindi. The county had a population of 1,453,787 people at the 2019 census and covers an area of 12,245.9 square kilometres. It is known for the Ruins of Gedi, with mosques and tombs dating from the 11th to the 17th century, and its tourism and fishing draw on attractions such as Watamu Marine National Park, the Malindi Museum and the Kaya forest. Maize and cassava are the main subsistence crops, and coconuts, cashew nuts, sisal, citrus fruits, mangoes and pineapples are the main cash crops.

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Population
1,453,787 1
Area (sq km)
12,245.9 1
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Capital Of

Kilifi, Cities
Source Kilifi County (Wikipedia)

Largest City Of

Malindi, Cities
Source Kilifi County (Wikipedia)
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1. Kilifi County (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, 2019 census population
    The county had a population of 1,453,787 people following the 2019 census
  • Lead, area
    covers an area of 12,245.90 km2
  • Part Of: Kenya, Lead, country
    Kilifi County is a coastal Kenyan county.
  • In Group: Counties (World), Lead, county
    Kilifi County is a coastal Kenyan county.
  • Capital Of: Kilifi, Lead, capital
    Its capital is Kilifi and its largest town is Malindi
  • Largest City Of: Malindi, Lead, largest town
    Its capital is Kilifi and its largest town is Malindi
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Kenya (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationOn Continent: Africa, Lead, continent of the country
Quote, On Continent: Africa, Lead, continent of the country
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa.
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