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Mtito Andei
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| Country | Kenya |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Makueni District |
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| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Population (2010 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 4,760 |
Mtito Andei is a town in Kenya.
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The town is located in Makueni District, Eastern Province, in the country's southeastern part on the map, close to the International border with the Republic of Tanzania. Its location lies approximately 290 kilometres (180 mi), by road, southeast of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya and the largest city in that country.[1] The geographic coordinates of Mtito Andei are:2° 41' 24.00"S, 38° 10' 12.00"E (Latitude:-2.69000; Longitude:38.17000).
From Mtito Andei to Voi is a distance of 96km
Mtito Andei is a small town on the Mombasa to Nairobi Railway and Highway. It lies at the western edge of Tsavo National Park and two entrance gates into the park are located in the town. The town is administered by Mtito Andei Town Council. It also serves as the county headquarters for Mtito Anddei County, in which the town is located.
According to the 1999 Kenya National Census, Mtito Andei's urban population was counted at 4,304 (1999 Census).[2] In 2010, the population of the town was estimated at about 4,760.[3]
Mtito Andei lies on the main line of Kenya Railways, between Mombasa and Nairobi. The town is also served by Mtito Andei Airport. The main thoroughfare going through town is the Mombasa-Nairobi Road (A109). Going south the road continues on to Tsavo and then to Voi and eventually to Mombasa. Going north, the road goes through Kibwezi and Sultan Hamud, before entering Nairobi (See Google Map). The town is also served by Mtito Andei Airport.
The points of interest located in Mtito Andei or close to its borders include the following: