Kilifi is a resort town on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River. Kilifi is capital of the Kilifi County and has a population of 122,899 (2009 census ).The town is known for its beach and for the ruins of Mnarani, including mosques and tombs, dating from the 14th to the 17th century.