# Isiolo North Constituency, Isiolo County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/isiolo-north/ Constituency · Isiolo County # Isiolo North Isiolo North is a constituency of Kenya in Isiolo County. It covers **15,321.6 km²**. Its main town is Isiolo. 52 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 163 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,322km² - 163mapped services - 1,095 mtypical elevation ## Where is Isiolo North? Isiolo North lies in [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 15 other constituencies: [Buuri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/buuri/), [Eldas](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/wajir/eldas/), [Igembe Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/igembe-central/), [Igembe North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/igembe-north/), [Isiolo South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/isiolo-south/), [Lagdera](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/garissa/lagdera/), [Laikipia North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-north/), [Laisamis](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/marsabit/laisamis/), [North Horr](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/marsabit/north-horr/), [Samburu East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/samburu/samburu-east/), [Samburu West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/samburu/samburu-west/), [Tigania East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/tigania-east/), [Tigania West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/tigania-west/), [Wajir South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/wajir/wajir-south/) and [Wajir West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/wajir/wajir-west/). By area it is the 7th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 60.3% of [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/). The centre of Isiolo North is about 370 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 176 km from Isiolo, the main town of Isiolo County. The centre point is at 1.4410° N, 38.7287° 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 Isiolo North OpenStreetMap lists 26 named sights in Isiolo North: 11 nature reserves; 9 attractions; 6 viewpoints. - Biliqo-Bulesa Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Buffalo Springs National Reserve · nature reserve - Leparua Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Naapu Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Nakuprat-Gotu Community Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve - Nanapa Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Nanapicho Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Narupa Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Nasuulu Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Proposed Cherab Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Shaba National Reserve · nature reserve - River Viewpoint · viewpoint - River Viewpoint · viewpoint - River Viewpoint · viewpoint - Shaba Main Viewpoint · viewpoint - Sunrise viewpoint · viewpoint - Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint - Bridge · attraction - Buffalo Springs Swimming Hole · attraction - Elephant baby hurt · attraction - Kwa network · attraction - Leparua Conservancy Headquarters · attraction - Lion ladies · attraction - Naapu conservancy Headquarters · attraction - Nanapsho Community Conservancy · attraction - Narupa Community Wildlife Headquarters · attraction 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: Isiolo North - 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 - Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) · Meru-Kinna154 km - Wajir Airport (WJR) · Wajir155 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:19) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:19, sunset around 18:21). 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. ## Villages and localities in Isiolo North Open gazetteers list **52 villages, towns and localities** in Isiolo North. The largest with a recorded population: Isiolo (78,650) and Merti (10,990). Settlements here lie between about 251 m and 1,553 m above sea level (median 1,095 m). - Adhe Warabesa - Atan - Athibohole - Awarsitu - Baragothey - Barchuma Guda - Biliqi - Biliqo - Bulesa - Bulla Pesa - Burat - Chandarua - Crocodile Jaws - Daaba - Dadacha Basa - Dimado - Dololo Dakiye - Duma - Etop - Garba - Goda - Gotu - Hadado - Isiolo - Isiolo west location - Jira - Kampi Ya Juu - Kampi Ya Sheikh Omar - Kipsing - Kom B - Korbesa - Lakolle - Loll Kuta North - Longopito - Madogali - Malka Galla - Malkagala - Marara - Mata Arba - Merti - Nakuprat - Narrapu - Ngaremara - NurGowse - Ol Doinyo Ng‘iro - Raap - Sabuk - Saleti - Somali Village - Toi - Ururra - Yamicha 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 Isiolo North Named natural and historic features inside Isiolo North, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 23 rivers and streams. - Barberess - Engare Ndare - Giltaman - Isiolo - Kipsing - Kurru - Lewa - Lodas Auwa - Lokolmon - Longopito - Morire - Mugur Nanyeri - Nkoteyia - Norgorono - Ol Boi Burh - Ol Keju Norkon - Palagalagi - Peleta - Sesia - Siakuu - Tol - Tura - Western Marania ### Hills and mountains 27 hills; 9 mountains; 1 mountain pass. - Lenkushu · 1,715 m - Nyandedu · 1,694 m - Lebororong · 1,639 m - Tale · 1,474 m - Mutunyi · 1,379 m - Lopekadorr · 1,330 m - Ol Doinyo Dorobo · 1,294 m - Kailere · 1,292 m - Ilail · 1,288 m - Lopekadorr · 1,259 m - Geromet · 1,246 m - Kipsing Gap · 1,216 m - Ol Doinyo Saragei · 1,171 m - Doinyo Nairoki · 1,066 m - Kalamando · 1,038 m - Kalamandorop · 993 m - Natorbe · 976 m - Boji · 891 m - Dudubata · 862 m - Huka · 821 m - Kubichafa · 818 m - Turkana · 812 m - Kubi O Dabaso · 810 m - Ndonyokula · 704 m …and 13 more. ### Forests and nature 3 wildlife reserves. - Buffalo Springs Game Reserve - Buffalo Springs National Reserve - Shaba National Reserve ### Getting around 4 airfields; 2 airports. - Bogl - Isiolo Airport - Jojuss - Kurru - Naturubi - Samburu South Airport 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 Isiolo North and the best time to visit In Isiolo North, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jul (27 °C). About 396 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (96 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to August and November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 29 19 Feb 30 9 Mar 31 35 Apr 29 96 May 29 30 Jun 28 4 Jul 27 4 Aug 28 5 Sep 29 4 Oct 29 57 Nov 28 90 Dec 28 43 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Isiolo North Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Maverick Camp, Rondavels & Homestay · Isiolo North 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.40611&mlon=38.67188#map=17/1.40611/38.67188) School St. Mary's School Yala. · Isiolo North 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=1.31196&mlon=38.70629#map=17/1.31196/38.70629) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Isiolo North Places mapped inside Isiolo North in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals13 - Banks9 - Petrol pumps14 - Hotels49 - Shopping malls1 - Schools60 - Restaurants8 - Police stations9 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. ## Other constituencies in Isiolo County - Isiolo South ## Quick answers - Where is Isiolo North?In Isiolo County, Kenya - What borders Isiolo North?Buuri, Eldas, Igembe Central, Igembe North, Isiolo South, Lagdera, Laikipia North, Laisamis, North Horr, Samburu East, Samburu West, Tigania East, Tigania West, Wajir South and Wajir West - What is there to see in Isiolo North?Biliqo-Bulesa Community Conservancy, Bridge, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Buffalo Springs Swimming Hole - What time zone is Isiolo North in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Isiolo North?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Isiolo North?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Isiolo North?52 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Isiolo North?Settlements lie between 251 m and 1,553 m - What is the highest point in Isiolo North?Lenkushu (1,715 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Isiolo North?June to August and November - How many hospitals are in Isiolo North?13 mapped - How many banks are in Isiolo North?9 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Isiolo North?14 mapped - What is the P-code of Isiolo North?KE011049 (OCHA common operational dataset)