Mombasa Island
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Mombasa Island is a 5 by 3 km (3.1 by 1.9 mi) coral outcrop located on Kenya's coast on the Indian Ocean, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Part of the city of Mombasa is located on the island, including the Old Town.
  Mombasa | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean |
| Coordinates | 4°3′S 39°40′E |
| Area | 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Administration | |
Kenya | |
| Largest settlement | Mombasa |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 146,334 (1999) |