Protected Area · Kenya
Kiunga Marine National Reserve
Kiunga Marine National Reserve is a protected area in Kenya, covering 66,718 acres (27,000 ha), established in 1979.
Protected Area · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 66,718 acres (27,000 ha) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 1.9220° S, 41.3540° E |
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About Kiunga Marine National Reserve
Kiunga Marine National Reserve is situated along the Indian Ocean coast of Lamu District, Coast Province, Kenya. Kiunga park covers 270 square kilometres (100 sq mi). The park covers an area with approximately 50 islands and coral reefs in the Lamu Archipelago. It borders the Boni and Dodori National Reserves. The Coast is humid with mean annual temperatures ranging from 22 to 34 °C. Rainfall is about 500 mm/year. It is located at an altitude of 30 meters above MSL. The outer islands of the Reserve host many seabirds. Species nesting here include roseate tern, sooty gull, white-cheeked tern, bridled tern and brown node.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Manda Airport (LAU) · Lamu, Kenya · 38.1 miles away
- Malindi International Airport (MYD) · Malindi, Kenya · 125.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kiunga Marine National Reserve?
Kiunga Marine National Reserve is in Kenya (1.9220° S, 41.3540° E).
When was Kiunga Marine National Reserve established?
Kiunga Marine National Reserve was established in 1979, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Kiunga Marine National Reserve?
Kiunga Marine National Reserve covers 66,718 acres (27,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6418728 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiunga_Marine_National_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).