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  Mvindeni Location of Mvindeni | |
| Coordinates: 1°55′S41°20′E / 1.92°S 41.33°E Coordinates: 1°55′S41°20′E / 1.92°S 41.33°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Coast Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mvindeni is a settlement in Kenya's Coast Province.
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Mvindeni | |
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| Mvindeni Location of Mvindeni | |
| Coordinates: 1°55′S41°20′E / 1.92°S 41.33°E Coordinates: 1°55′S41°20′E / 1.92°S 41.33°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Coast Province |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mvindeni is a settlement in Kenya's Coast Province.
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