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Makindu is a town in Makueni County, Kenya.




Location


The town is located on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, in Makueni County, in southeastern Kenya on the map, close to the International border with the Tanzania.
This location lies approximately 135 kilometres (84 mi), by road, southeast of Machakos, where the provincial headquarters are located. Makindu lies approximately 356 kilometres (221 mi), by road, northwest of the coastal city of Mombasa. The geographic coordinates of Makindu are: 2° 16' 30.00"S, 37° 49' 12.00"E (Latitude: -2.275000; 37.820000).




Overview


The settlement was established in the early 20th century, as a base for railway construction workers on the Mombasa-Kampala railway project. The Sikh Temple in Makindu that was built at that time, still bears reminiscence to the railway building days. The temple was a place of worship and social centre for many of the workers from India. The temple is well preserved and is managed as a free lodge for any traveller who knocks on its doors. Makindu is also served by Makindu Airport.




Climate


Makindu has an altitude-moderated hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with very warm to hot afternoons and pleasant mornings throughout the year. Like most of Kenya, there are two rainy seasons: the “long rains” in March and April, and the “short rains” centred on November and December.




Population


The current population of the town of Makindu is not publicly known.




Points of interest


Makindu or its environs, is the location of the following points of interest:

The offices of Makindu Town Council
The offices of Makindu County
The Shushan Palace Hotel – A boutique hotel located just off the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway
Makindu Sikh Temple – Constructed in the early 20th century
Makueni General Hospital – Owned and administered by the Kenya Ministry of Health
Makindu Centre of Hope – A private hospital
Makindu Post Office
The Nairobi–Mombasa Highway – The highway passes through the middle of town in a northwest to southeast direction
Chyulu Hills National Park – One of the entrance lies about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), by road, south east of the central business district
A branch of Kenya Commercial Bank – A private financial institution
Makindu Airport – A public, civilian airfield
Kenya Medical Training College
Savanna Hotel
Makindu Law Court
Makindu Livestock Market on all Mondays




External links


Location of Makindu At Google Maps
History & Profile of Makindu Sikh Temple




See also


Makindu Airport
Makueni County
Eastern Province (Kenya)
Makindu Sikh Temple




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Makindu
• Sikh Temple Makindu, Makindu
• List of gurdwaras
• Makindu Airport
• Kenya
• Makueni County
• Missionary
• HKMU
• List of World War II prisoner-of-war camps in Kenya
• Makueni District