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| Coordinates: 4°3′32″S 39°40′35″E / 4.05889°S 39.67639°E | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| County | Mombasa County |
| Constituency | Mvita Constituency |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Old Town is an area of Mombasa, Kenya. Situated on the south-east side of Mombasa Island, the Old Town covers an area of 72 hectares (180 acres), and is inhabited by a mix of Swahili, Arab, Asian, Portuguese and British settlers.[1]
In 1997, the Old Town and Fort Jesus were submitted by the National Museums of Kenya for selection in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.[1][2]