Takaba, Kenya

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Takaba
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Takaba
Location in Kenya
Coordinates: 3°23′47″N40°13′30″E / 3.39632°N 40.22511°E / 3.39632; 40.22511 Coordinates: 3°23′47″N40°13′30″E / 3.39632°N 40.22511°E / 3.39632; 40.22511
CountryFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
County Mandera County
Population
 (2009)
  Total21,474
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Takaba is a town in Mandera County, in northeastern Kenya. According to the 2009 census, the town was the fourth most populous in the county with a population of 21,474. The town has a functional airstrip. The headquarters of Mandera West sub-county are located in Takaba. [1]

Takaba is located approximately halfway between the major towns of Moyale and Mandera. [2]

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References

  1. "Mandera County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP 2018-2022)". Maarifa. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  2. "KeNHA Road Network" (PDF). Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). Retrieved 12 July 2019.