# Matuga Constituency, Kwale County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/matuga/

Constituency · Kwale County 

# Matuga

Matuga is a constituency of Kenya in Kwale County. It covers **1,053.8 km²**. Its main town is Kwale. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 150 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,054km²
- 150mapped services
- 171 mtypical elevation

## Where is Matuga?

Matuga lies in [Kwale County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Kinango](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/kinango/), [Likoni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/mombasa/likoni/), [Lunga Lunga](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/lunga-lunga/) and [Msambweni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/msambweni/). By area it is the 86th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 12.7% of [Kwale County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kwale/). The centre of Matuga is about 437 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 8.4 km from Kwale, the main town of Kwale County. The centre point is at 4.2387° S, 39.4138° 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 Matuga

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Matuga: 4 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 waterfall.

- Shimba Hills National Reserve · museum
- Sheldrick waterfalls · waterfall
- Mkongani North Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Mkongani West Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Mwaluganje Conservancy · nature reserve
- Shimba Hills National Park · nature reserve
- KAY-EM HOUSE · viewpoint
- Pengo Hill · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Matuga

- Jungle Snake Park · zoo, Msambweni16 km
- National Museum of Kenya- Coastal Forest Conservation Unit · museum, Msambweni17 km
- Zebra africa safaris · beach, Msambweni20 km
- Ali barbours cave · beach, Msambweni20 km
- Diani Beach Art Gallery · gallery, Msambweni20 km
- colobus trail · nature reserve, Msambweni20 km

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: Matuga

- 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) · Mombasa30 km
- Tanga Airport (TGT) · Tanga102 km

### Nearest railway station

Mombasa SGR Terminus (Changamwe), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Jun (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:18).

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 Matuga

Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Matuga. The largest with a recorded population: Matuga (194,252) and Kwale (10,063). Settlements here lie between about 25 m and 457 m above sea level (median 171 m).

- Bahakanda
- Boyami
- Burani
- Golini
- Jorore
- Kapok
- Kichakasimba
- Kidzumo
- Kidzumu
- Kigato
- Kinarini
- Kirewe
- Kitsantse
- Kizibe
- Kwale
- Lukore
- Majimboni
- Makitabu
- Makobe
- Makondeni
- Mangawani
- Marere
- Matuga
- Mbegani
- Mbuguni
- Miatsani
- Milafyeni
- Mirihini
- Mkingani
- Mkomba
- Mkongani
- Mnagatene
- Msurwa
- Mtakuja
- Mtsangatamu
- Mwabila
- Ngombeni
- Njele
- Pande
- Pangu
- Pengo
- Shimba Hills
- Tiribe
- Tiwi
- Tserezani
- Viangwani
- Vinuni
- Vinunyi
- Vuga
- Vumoni
- Waa
- kombani

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 Matuga

Named natural and historic features inside Matuga, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

16 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall.

- Chombo
- Kadingo
- Kirindini
- Kitsantse
- Mabu
- Maragoyo
- Mbadzi
- Mienzeni
- Mkomba
- Mkundi
- Mwachemwana
- Mwadabara
- Mwalolo
- Rongo Mwagandi
- Rwala
- Sheldrick Falls
- Shimba

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 1 valley.

- Mwele Mdogo · 377 m
- Kwale · 375 m
- Mwachomwana Valley · 262 m
- Dugumura · 254 m
- Mzingi · 177 m
- Tangila · 126 m

### Forests and nature

7 forests; 1 nature reserve.

- Godoni Forest
- Kivumoni Forest
- Longo-Magandi Nature Reserve
- Makadara Nature Reserve
- Marere Forest
- Mkongani North Forest
- Mkongani West Forest
- Shimba Forest

### Estates

1 estate.

- Gidoomal Coconut Plantation

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Kwale West

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 Matuga and the best time to visit

In Matuga, 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 Matuga

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mwaluphamba Dispensary · Matuga 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.22582&mlon=39.36623#map=17/-4.22582/39.36623) 

Bank KCB · Matuga 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.17502&mlon=39.45414#map=17/-4.17502/39.45414) 

ATM Barclays Bank · Msambweni 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.28180&mlon=39.56751#map=17/-4.28180/39.56751) 

Petrol pump KINANGO FILLING STATION · Kinango 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.13788&mlon=39.31748#map=17/-4.13788/39.31748) 

Hotel Shimba Hills Lodge · Matuga 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.19253&mlon=39.42550#map=17/-4.19253/39.42550) 

Mall Chandarana · Msambweni 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.30783&mlon=39.57724#map=17/-4.30783/39.57724) 

School Mtsagatamu Primary School · Matuga 4.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.20226&mlon=39.39605#map=17/-4.20226/39.39605) 

College Msulwa Polytechnic · Matuga 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.26496&mlon=39.45844#map=17/-4.26496/39.45844) 

Police station KENYA POLICE-Kwale Police Station · Matuga 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-4.18015&mlon=39.45601#map=17/-4.18015/39.45601) 

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 Matuga

Places mapped inside Matuga in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals24
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels17
- Schools85
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants5
- Police stations3

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

- Kinango
- Lunga Lunga
- Msambweni

## Quick answers

- Where is Matuga?In Kwale County, Kenya
- What borders Matuga?Kinango, Likoni, Lunga Lunga and Msambweni
- What is there to see in Matuga?KAY-EM HOUSE, Mkongani North Forest Reserve, Mkongani West Forest Reserve, Mwaluganje Conservancy
- What time zone is Matuga in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Matuga?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Matuga?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Matuga?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Matuga?Settlements lie between 25 m and 457 m
- What is the highest point in Matuga?Mwele Mdogo (377 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Matuga?June to January
- Where is the nearest hospital to Matuga?Mwaluphamba Dispensary, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Matuga?KCB, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Matuga?Barclays Bank, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Matuga?KINANGO FILLING STATION, about 15 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Matuga?24 mapped
- How many banks are in Matuga?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Matuga?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Matuga?KE002009 (OCHA common operational dataset)