# Homa Bay County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Homa Bay County

Homa Bay County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **1,131,927 people** in 2019 on 4,732 km² (about 239 per km²). Its main town is Homa Bay. It is divided into 8 constituencies. 323 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 417 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,131,927people (2019)
- 4,732km²
- 8constituencies
- 417mapped services

## How many people live in Homa Bay County?

Homa Bay County had an estimated **1,131,927 people** in 2019 — 2.4% of Kenya, 15th of 47 counties. There are 1,098 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 4,732 km², that is about **239 people per km²**, 21st of 47 counties.

44.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 96 children and older people.

0–4 ****155,694**

5–9 ****166,961**

10–14 ****181,334**

15–19 ****136,787**

20–24 ****95,992**

25–29 ****75,504**

30–34 ****74,303**

35–39 ****49,941**

40–44 ****43,999**

45–49 ****32,152**

50–54 ****23,576**

55–59 ****24,500**

60–64 ****21,795**

65–69 ****17,352**

70–74 ****14,234**

75–79 ****7,394**

80–84 ****5,556**

85–89 ****3,124**

90–94 ****1,049**

95+ ****481**

Source: [Kenya National Bureau of Statistics via OCHA HDX, population 2019 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-ken).

## Where is Homa Bay County?

Homa Bay County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 6 other counties: [Kericho County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kericho/), [Kisii County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisii/), [Kisumu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/), [Migori County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/migori/), [Nyamira County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyamira/) and [Siaya County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/). By area it is the 23rd largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.8% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Homa Bay County is about 290 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.5624° S, 34.3145° E.

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken).

## Things to see in and around Homa Bay County

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Homa Bay County: 2 beachs; 1 hot spring; 1 national park; 1 museum; 1 viewpoint; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial; 1 nature reserve.

- Abasuba Community Peace Museum · museum
- John Mbadi MP Suba · castle or fort
- Lake Simbi National Sanctuary · national park
- Ruma National Park · nature reserve
- Rambira Beach · beach
- orore beach · beach
- Picnic Place · viewpoint
- Abundu Hot Springs · hot spring
- Oseno memorial · memorial

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Homa Bay County

- Time zoneUTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Nairobi
- CurrencyShilling (KES)
- Country calling code+254
- LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
- Plug typesType G · 240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu70 km
- Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) · Serena121 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:33) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:40, sunset around 18:45).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:46 18:55 12.1 h 

Feb 06:53 19:00 12.1 h 

Mar 06:48 18:55 12.1 h 

Apr 06:39 18:45 12.1 h 

May 06:36 18:41 12.1 h 

Jun 06:40 18:45 12.1 h 

Jul 06:45 18:51 12.1 h 

Aug 06:44 18:50 12.1 h 

Sep 06:34 18:41 12.1 h 

Oct 06:24 18:32 12.1 h 

Nov 06:23 18:31 12.1 h 

Dec 06:33 18:42 12.2 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Constituencies of Homa Bay County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Homa Bay](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/homa-bay/) 269 29 100 

[Kabondo Kasipul](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/kabondo-kasipul/) 247 36 26 

[Karachuonyo](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/karachuonyo/) 748 74 80 

[Kasipul](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/kasipul/) 258 27 50 

[Ndhiwa](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/ndhiwa/) 695 70 54 

[Rangwe](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/rangwe/) 291 35 23 

[Suba North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/suba-north/) 1,051 41 65 

[Suba South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/suba-south/) 1,173 25 19 

Source: [IEBC via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ken); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Homa Bay County

Open gazetteers list **323 villages, towns and localities** in Homa Bay County. The largest with a recorded population: Homa Bay (44,949), Oyugis (19,947), Awendo (16,815), Mbita (14,916), Sindo (10,286) and Rodi (8,122). Settlements here lie between about 1,142 m and 1,628 m above sea level (median 1,308 m).

- Abundu
- Achiero
- Adhiro
- Adiedo
- Akelo’s Village
- Alara
- Alara Lime
- Alaro
- Alego
- Alego Kamser
- Aluli
- Amoya
- Andingo
- Andiwo’s Village
- Angino
- Anyona
- Aora Chuodho
- Asumbi
- Atela
- Awach Tende
- Awendo
- Awino
- Awundo’s Village
- Buoye
- Bware
- Chabera
- Dhok-Mit
- Disi
- Doho
- Doho Karachuon
- East Kakangutu
- Farao
- Gamba
- Gendia
- Gina
- God Bondo
- God Bura
- God Jape
- God Keyo
- God Ngoche
- God Nyango
- God Ochieng
- God Oloo
- God Rabour
- Got Kojowi
- Got Kokech
- Gotoki
- Homa Bay
- Homa Lime Kowuor
- Huma Lime
- Imbo
- Jonyo
- Josephs
- Jwelu
- Kabok
- Kabondo
- Kachola
- Kadel
- Kadongo
- Kager
- Kaibuya
- Kajie
- Kajimbo
- Kakdhimu
- Kakelo Ringa
- Kakiimba
- Kakrigu
- Kalanya
- Kamasegere
- Kamolo
- Kamser
- Kanam
- Kandege
- Kandegwa
- Kandiege
- Kanjera
- Kanyadhiang
- Kanyamfwa
- Karabok
- Karabondi
- Kaswanga
- Kauma
- Kawiti
- Kendu Bay
- Kiabuya
- Kiahera
- Kiamere
- Kiangaie
- Kiangata
- Kiang’ongo
- Kibanga
- Kigoto
- Kiguwa
- Kimira
- Kinda
- Kisegi
- Kital
- Kiwiro
- Kobala
- Kobila
- Kobodo
- Kodada
- Kodera Nyambare
- Kodhoch
- Kodula
- Kodungu
- Koguta
- Kokwanyo
- Kolunga
- Kolweny
- Kome
- Kondiegi
- Kosele
- Kotieno
- Kowidi
- Kowuor
- Koyo
- Kwandiku
- Kwayo
- Kwoyo
- Lala
- Lambwe
- Langi
- Lela
- Liera
- Lieta
- Ligisa
- Lo Rateng
- Lolwe
- Luanda
- Luanda Nyamasere
- Luora
- Lwaho
- Lwala
- Magare
- Magena
- Magina
- Magina centre
- Magunga
- Maguta
- Maguti
- Maia
- Manyamanya
- Maranyona
- Marindi
- Mariwa
- Marucha
- Matiti
- Mawego
- Mbita
- Migori
- Min Aloo
- Miraga
- Miramba
- Miriu
- Mirogi
- Misambi
- Mithui
- Moseja
- Mumbo
- Ndere
- Ndhiwa
- Ndiru
- Ndisi
- Ngege
- Ngere
- Ngeri Center
- Ngeta
- Ngorome
- Ngulu
- North Ruri
- Nyabondo
- Nyagowa
- Nyahera
- Nyakwadha
- Nyakwere
- Nyakweri
- Nyalenda
- Nyalkinyi
- Nyamanga
- Nyamasare
- Nyamila
- Nyamuga
- Nyandiwa
- Nyanduma
- Nyangiela
- Nyangweso
- Nyangwethe
- Nyanrang
- Nyarongi
- Nyasore
- Nyatindo
- Nyawita
- Nyenga
- Nyowita
- Obado
- Obaluanda
- Obando
- Obanga
- Ober
- Obera
- Ochot Odong
- Odienya
- Odoyo
- Ogama
- Ogande
- Ogilo
- Ogomo
- Ojwade
- Okok
- Okota
- Olare
- Oluso
- Ombete
- Omboga
- Omoche
- Omoya
- Ondiek's
- Ondiek’s Village
- Ongalo
- Ongamo Dhoge
- Ongeng
- Ongeng centre
- Ongoro
- Onjnyo
- Onya
- Oriang
- Oriang Manyuanda
- Oridi
- Oriwo
- Osani
- Osodo
- Osure
- Otange
- Otaro
- Othoro
- Ototo
- Owiro
- Oyugis
- Oyuma
- Pala
- Pala Koguta
- Ponge
- Pundo
- Pundo’s Village
- Rabango
- Rabondo
- Rabour
- Rabuor Kotieno
- Rachar
- Ragwe
- Rakwaro
- Ralang
- Ramba
- Rambusi
- Ramoya
- Ramula
- Rangwe
- Ran‘gi
- Rapedhi
- Rarage
- Ratang’a
- Ratiw
- Ratua
- Reru
- Riat
- Ringa
- Rodi
- Rongo
- Roo
- Rowo
- Ruga
- Samanga
- Samba Orinda
- Sangla
- Sango
- Saye
- Seka
- Sena
- Sero
- Sibur
- Sindo
- Sinema
- Sino
- Sino Kagola
- Soklo
- Tambaza
- Tar
- Tonga
- Ukinga
- Ukula
- Unga
- Usao
- Utajo
- Wachara
- Wagwe
- Waiga
- Wakula
- Wangajo
- Wangapala
- Wang’apala
- Wanyama
- Waondo
- Wasamo
- Wasis
- Waware
- Wayaga
- Weno
- Wi-Obiero
- Wiga
- Wikondiek
- Wikoten‘g
- adek centre
- amoyo centre
- aura chuodho centre
- kobodo centre
- oboch centre
- ombo center
- oridi centre
- pala koguta center
- riat centre
- sikuadhi center
- wachare centre

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Homa Bay County

Named natural and historic features inside Homa Bay County, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

74 rivers and streams; 7 dams; 1 lake.

- Agenga
- Agulo
- Ajiko
- Akech
- Aochdok
- Aora Chak
- Aora Chuodho
- Augo
- Awach Kabondo
- Awach Kasipul
- Awach Kibuon
- Awach Kodera
- Awach Tende
- Bala
- Charachani
- Gamba Dam
- Goyo
- Hongo
- Kafkigun
- Kamgwagi
- Kawan
- Kibugo
- Kitota Dam
- Komajo

…and 58 more.

### Coast and islands

20 headlands; 18 islands; 10 bays.

- Bihiri Island
- Bukula Point
- Chamarung Island
- Gingra Island
- Hemba Island
- Huma Point
- Kaksingiri Bay
- Kaswanga Point
- Kendu Bay
- Kimaboni Island
- Kiringiti Island
- Kisigi Point
- Kitawa Point
- Kiwa Island
- Kumbogo Point
- Lumande Point
- Maia Point
- Maiunya Island
- Mbasa Island
- Mbita Point
- Mfangano Island
- Mirunda Bay
- Mtara Bay
- Mungeri Bay

…and 24 more.

### Hills and mountains

168 hills; 6 mountains; 1 valley.

- Kwirathia · 2,189 m
- Sumba · 2,051 m
- Ramoya · 1,888 m
- Gendo · 1,755 m
- Rangwe · 1,734 m
- Kiang’ongo · 1,715 m
- Mount Homa · 1,704 m
- Sengre · 1,667 m
- Kwitutu · 1,660 m
- Kibora · 1,655 m
- Wire · 1,651 m
- Dudi · 1,645 m
- Sigoma · 1,641 m
- God Agoro · 1,639 m
- Dawo · 1,620 m
- Kibanga · 1,602 m
- Nyasoti · 1,598 m
- Misita · 1,594 m
- Kombe · 1,588 m
- Rateng · 1,588 m
- God Ogo · 1,585 m
- Opok · 1,576 m
- Ruri · 1,574 m
- Kirianjoka · 1,549 m

…and 151 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 1 park.

- Kodera Forest
- Lambwe Valley Forest
- Ruma National Park

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield.

- Homa Bay Airport
- Rusinga Island

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Homa Bay County and the best time to visit

In Homa Bay County, the warmest month is Feb (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jun (23 °C). About 1,635 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (232 mm) and the driest Jul (49 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 92 

Feb 25 75 

Mar 25 193 

Apr 24 232 

May 23 189 

Jun 23 78 

Jul 23 49 

Aug 24 82 

Sep 24 103 

Oct 24 159 

Nov 23 222 

Dec 24 161 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Homa Bay County

Places mapped inside Homa Bay County in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals49
- Banks15
- Petrol pumps33
- Hotels73
- Shopping malls1
- Schools219
- Colleges and universities17
- Restaurants6
- Police stations4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Homa Bay County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Homa Bay County?1,131,927 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Homa Bay County?About 17 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Homa Bay County?About 239 people per km²
- What borders Homa Bay County?Kericho County, Kisii County, Kisumu County, Migori County, Nyamira County and Siaya County
- What is there to see in Homa Bay County?Abasuba Community Peace Museum, Abundu Hot Springs, John Mbadi MP Suba, Lake Simbi National Sanctuary
- What time zone is Homa Bay County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Homa Bay County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Homa Bay County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Homa Bay County?323 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Homa Bay County?Settlements lie between 1,142 m and 1,628 m
- What is the highest point in Homa Bay County?Kwirathia (2,189 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Homa Bay County?January to February and June to September
- How many hospitals are in Homa Bay County?49 mapped
- How many banks are in Homa Bay County?15 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Homa Bay County?33 mapped
- What is the P-code of Homa Bay County?KE043 (OCHA common operational dataset)