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  Marafa Location of Marafa | |
| Coordinates: 3°02′S39°57′E / 3.03°S 39.95°E Coordinates: 3°02′S39°57′E / 3.03°S 39.95°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Kilifi County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Marafa is a settlement in Kenya's Kilifi County. Best known for the Marafa Depression, a vast canyon-like area resulting from soil erosion.
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