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.
Geography | |
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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) |