National Park · Kenya
Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu Marine National Park is a national park in Kenya, covering 2,471 acres (1,000 ha), established in 1968.
National Park · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 2,471 acres (1,000 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 3.3678° S, 40.0164° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve is located in Kenya. Established in 1968, it was one of Kenya's first marine parks. It is located about 90 miles (140 km) north of Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city. Its coral gardens are 300 metres (980 ft) from the shore and are home to approximately 600 species of fish, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs. Water temperature varies from 20 degrees Celsius (June to November) to 30 degrees Celsius (December to May). The park was designated as a biosphere reserve in 1979.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa, Kenya · 54.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Watamu Marine National Park?
Watamu Marine National Park is in Kenya (3.3678° S, 40.0164° E).
When was Watamu Marine National Park established?
Watamu Marine National Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Watamu Marine National Park?
Watamu Marine National Park covers 2,471 acres (1,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1107102 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watamu_Marine_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).