# Kinango Constituency, Kwale County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/kinango/ Constituency · Kwale County # Kinango Kinango is a constituency of Kenya in Kwale County. It covers **4,833.7 km²**. 96 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 96 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,834km² - 96mapped services - 245 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kinango? Kinango lies in [Kwale County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 9 other constituencies: [Changamwe](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/mombasa/changamwe/), [Ganze](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/ganze/), [Jomvu](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/mombasa/jomvu/), [Kaloleni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/kaloleni/), [Lunga Lunga](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/lunga-lunga/), [Matuga](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/matuga/), [Mwatate](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/mwatate/), [Rabai](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/rabai/) and [Voi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/voi/). By area it is the 36th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 58.5% of [Kwale County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/). The centre of Kinango is about 400 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 35 km from Kwale, the main town of Kwale County. The centre point is at 3.9452° S, 39.2400° E. Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken). ## Things to see in and around Kinango OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Kinango: 2 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 monument. - Dakota Conservancy · nature reserve - Shumba Valley Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Sacred Kaya Mijikenda Forests - Gandini · attraction - Sacred Kaya Mijikenda Forests - Mtswakara · attraction - Safina Eco-cultural trail · monument Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Kinango - Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi - CurrencyShilling (KES) - Country calling code+254 - LanguagesEnglish, Swahili - Plug typesType G · 240 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa41 km - Malindi International Airport (MYD) · Malindi124 km ### Nearest railway station Samburu (Kinango), about 19 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:19). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Kinango Open gazetteers list **96 villages, towns and localities** in Kinango. The largest with a recorded population: Kinango (8,070), Samburu (4,454) and Mackinnon Road (3,901). Settlements here lie between about 114 m and 432 m above sea level (median 245 m). - Achivwa - Ada - Banga - Bofu - Bomani - Bonje - Buramana - Busa - Busho - Dambale - Denge - Digo - Dololo - Donje - Dumbuie - Dundani - Durum Kay - Gandini - Gifyonzo - Gobo - Gulanze - Gulanzi - Guranze - Jambole - Jiweni - Kaawani - Kasagini - Katundani - Kibandaongo - Kideri - Kifyonzo - Kilibasi - Kinagoni - Kinango - Kinangoni - Kituu - Kuleni - Kusitawi - Kwa Kadogo - Kwa Mkamba - Landhi - Mackinnon Road - Maelinane - Magongo - Majengo - Maji ya Chumvi - Makamini - Malomani - Mapfanga - Maruvesa - Matumbi - Maweu - Mazola - Mbilini - Mbwaleni - Mienzeni - Miguneni - Misaroni - Mkangombe - Mkuro - Mnyenzeni - Msangatifu - Mtaa - Mtata - Mtsangatifu - Mudomo - Mugamani - Muliloni - Mulola - Mulunguni - Mwalikombe - Mwandimu - Mwandoni - Mwangoni - Mwayumbo - Mwembeni - Ndavaya - Ndavayas - Ngozini - Nunguni - Nyalani - Nyika - Nzovuni - Pemba - Puma - Ria Kalui - Ryakalui - Samburu - Selaloni - Shambini - Silaloni - Taru - Tsunza - Vigurungani - Vikinduni - Yava Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Kinango Named natural and historic features inside Kinango, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 30 rivers and streams; 15 dams. - Beguyu Dam - Bidimole Dam - Busho Dam - Dambale - Durumu - Kalumani - Kamuviwa Dam - Katundani Dam Number One - Katundani Dam Number Two - Kavingo - Kawelu - Kideri Dam Number One - Kideri Dam Number Two - Kikuyu - Kilingoni - Kinango Dam - Kisoka - Kituoni Dam - Kizingo Dam - Kumbulu - Kwamwamzungu - Madadua - Maji ya Chumvi - Malukomi …and 21 more. ### Hills and mountains 9 hills; 1 mountain. - Ruma Ngombe · 792 m - Kilibasi · 776 m - Lasamba · 708 m - Kilisa · 490 m - Taru · 482 m - Bamanzi · 340 m - Kaya Mtae · 299 m - Mgalani · 286 m - Manjewa · 248 m - Gona · 229 m ### Forests and nature 2 forests. - Maluganji Forest - Mwachi Forest ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 railway station. - Mackinnon Road Airport - Mwanatibu Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Kinango and the best time to visit In Kinango, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 894 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (217 mm) and the driest Feb (15 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 28 24 Feb 28 15 Mar 28 62 Apr 27 129 May 25 217 Jun 24 74 Jul 24 36 Aug 24 29 Sep 25 38 Oct 26 98 Nov 27 104 Dec 27 69 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kinango Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital KINANGO DISTRICT HOSPITAL · Kinango 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.13939&mlon=39.31323#map=17/-4.13939/39.31323) Bank KWFT Kenya Women Microfinance Bank · Kinango 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.75281&mlon=39.14070#map=17/-3.75281/39.14070) Petrol pump Makstar Energy Samburu · Kinango 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.79359&mlon=39.26248#map=17/-3.79359/39.26248) Hotel Adams Garden Resort · Kinango 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.13060&mlon=39.31481#map=17/-4.13060/39.31481) School Chigutu Primary School · Kinango 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-3.95542&mlon=39.20181#map=17/-3.95542/39.20181) College Kinango Youth Polytechnic · Kinango 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.13150&mlon=39.31471#map=17/-4.13150/39.31471) Police station Vigurungani Police Station · Kinango 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.04147&mlon=39.16317#map=17/-4.04147/39.16317) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kinango Places mapped inside Kinango in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals3 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels9 - Schools62 - Colleges and universities4 - Restaurants3 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics1 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other constituencies in Kwale County - Lunga Lunga - Matuga - Msambweni ## Quick answers - Where is Kinango?In Kwale County, Kenya - What borders Kinango?Changamwe, Ganze, Jomvu, Kaloleni, Lunga Lunga, Matuga, Mwatate, Rabai and Voi - What is there to see in Kinango?Dakota Conservancy, Sacred Kaya Mijikenda Forests - Gandini, Sacred Kaya Mijikenda Forests - Mtswakara, Safina Eco-cultural trail - What time zone is Kinango in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kinango?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Kinango?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kinango?96 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kinango?Settlements lie between 114 m and 432 m - What is the highest point in Kinango?Ruma Ngombe (792 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kinango?June to January - Where is the nearest hospital to Kinango?KINANGO DISTRICT HOSPITAL, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kinango?KWFT Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kinango?Makstar Energy Samburu, about 17 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Kinango?3 mapped - How many banks are in Kinango?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kinango?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Kinango?KE002010 (OCHA common operational dataset)