Mombasa Island

Mombasa

Mombasa
Geography
Location	Indian Ocean
Coordinates	4°3′S 39°40′E / 4.050°S 39.667°E / -4.050; 39.667
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)

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.