Funzi Island | |
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  Funzi Island Location of Funzi | |
| Coordinates: 4°34′S 39°26′E / 4.57°S 39.43°E | |
| Country | Kenya |
| County | Kwale County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Funzi Island is a settlement in Kenya's Kwale County. Funzi consists of four mangrove covered islands where Funzi Island is the main island and the only one with permanent inhabitants. There is one village on the island with approximately 1500 members of the Shirazi Tribe. The absolute majority are Muslims and sustain on fishing and agriculture. The archipelago is located in Kwale district and is less known to tourists than the nearby Diani Beach.