Makindu

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 , by road, southeast of Machakos, where the provincial headquarters are located. Makindu lies approximately , 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. {{Weather box ==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: • 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 , by road, south east of the central business district • Makindu Airport – A public, civilian airfield • Kenya Medical Training College • Makindu Livestock Market on all Mondays ==External links==