# Kisumu County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Kisumu County

Kisumu County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **1,155,551 people** in 2019 on 2,665 km² (about 434 per km²). Its main town is Kisumu. It is divided into 7 constituencies. 1,133 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 949 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,155,551people (2019)
- 2,665km²
- 7constituencies
- 949mapped services

## How many people live in Kisumu County?

Kisumu County had an estimated **1,155,551 people** in 2019 — 2.4% of Kenya, 13th of 47 counties. There are 1,060 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 2,665 km², that is about **434 people per km²**, 10th of 47 counties.

39.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****141,070**

5–9 ****147,665**

10–14 ****164,523**

15–19 ****134,904**

20–24 ****113,040**

25–29 ****96,786**

30–34 ****90,298**

35–39 ****62,783**

40–44 ****51,143**

45–49 ****34,414**

50–54 ****27,481**

55–59 ****25,132**

60–64 ****21,696**

65–69 ****16,567**

70–74 ****12,768**

75–79 ****6,651**

80–84 ****4,732**

85–89 ****2,490**

90–94 ****876**

95+ ****369**

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 Kisumu County?

Kisumu County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 5 other counties: [Homa Bay County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/), [Kericho County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kericho/), [Nandi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nandi/), [Siaya County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/) and [Vihiga County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/). By area it is the 34th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.5% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Kisumu County is about 257 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.1944° S, 34.7773° 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 Kisumu County

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Kisumu County: 4 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 beach; 1 zoo; 1 monument; 1 nature reserve.

- Kisumu National Museum · museum
- Ndere Island · nature reserve
- Dunga Beach · beach
- Hippo viewpoint · viewpoint
- Sundowner Tower · viewpoint
- Awach · attraction
- Homaline junction · attraction
- Homaline offices · attraction
- Homaline quarry · attraction
- Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary · zoo
- Maseno University Monument · monument

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: Kisumu 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) · Kisumu13 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret84 km

### Nearest railway station

Kisumu Railway Station (Kisumu Central), about 12 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Aug (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:49).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:45 18:53 12.1 h 

Feb 06:51 18:58 12.1 h 

Mar 06:47 18:53 12.1 h 

Apr 06:37 18:44 12.1 h 

May 06:33 18:40 12.1 h 

Jun 06:37 18:44 12.1 h 

Jul 06:43 18:49 12.1 h 

Aug 06:42 18:49 12.1 h 

Sep 06:32 18:39 12.1 h 

Oct 06:23 18:29 12.1 h 

Nov 06:21 18:29 12.1 h 

Dec 06:32 18:39 12.1 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 Kisumu County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Kisumu Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/kisumu-central/) 68 68 578 

[Kisumu East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/kisumu-east/) 165 35 162 

[Kisumu West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/kisumu-west/) 312 38 108 

[Muhoroni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/muhoroni/) 664 337 19 

[Nyakach](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/nyakach/) 403 315 46 

[Nyando](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/nyando/) 603 291 33 

[Seme](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/seme/) 449 80 3 

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 Kisumu County

Open gazetteers list **1,133 villages, towns and localities** in Kisumu County. The largest with a recorded population: Kisumu (397,957), Muhoroni (15,217), Ahero (11,801), Maseno (6,771), Katito (5,098) and Awasi (5,052). Settlements here lie between about 1,139 m and 1,641 m above sea level (median 1,210 m).

- A.p. Lines
- ACHINGURE 'A'
- ACHINGURE 'B'
- ANGOGOREMO
- APOKO 'A'
- APOKO 'B'
- APONDE
- AWINO OSEDO/NYAILA
- Abwao
- Abwombo 'a'
- Abwombo 'b'
- Achego
- Achego 'a'
- Achego 'b'
- Achiya
- Achuodho 'a'
- Achuodho 'b'
- Adegra
- Adeta
- Administration
- Afya Estate
- Agai
- Agro Kagera
- Agrochemical
- Ahero
- Ahero Town
- Ainopngtuny/samjut Harji
- Airport
- Ajore
- Akado
- Akiayi
- Alara
- Alendu
- Alungo
- Alwala
- Amani
- Amerika /ogande
- Amilo 'a'
- Amilo 'b' /gem Kabar
- Amimos
- Anding'o
- Andingo
- Andingo Bware
- Andingo/Kajimbo
- Angoga
- Angogo 'a'
- Angoro
- Angoro Ponge
- Anyuang
- Aol
- Aora 'b'
- Aora 'c'
- Apoko
- Apondo
- Arina
- Arombo
- Asengo
- Asino
- Assawa
- Awach
- Awach / Scheme
- Awasi
- Awendo /koselu/ White Gate
- Awendo Kampi
- Ayweyo
- Ayweyo Canteen
- Ayweyo Central
- Ayweyo Upper
- BAR-KAWARINDA
- BUGO-LOWER
- BUNGUMERI/OSOUME
- BURKAMACH
- Bad Osen'g
- Bandari
- Bao
- Bar
- Baraka
- Barkorwa
- Barmanyala/kanyakraro
- Basi /ogwodo
- Biafra (bridge)
- Biafra (staff)
- Biafra Chula/biafra Lam (staff)
- Bodi
- Bonde
- Bondeni
- Bondo
- Bop
- Boya
- Brilliant
- Bunde
- Bungu
- Bungu Meri
- Buoye
- Bur Kamwana
- Bware
- CENTRAL KACHAN
- Callbox
- CarWash
- Celtel Estate
- Central Mutwala
- Centre Squater
- Centrla /police Lines
- Chachi
- Chama 'a'/muksero
- Chamrogi
- Chebirir
- Chemelil
- Chemelil Estate
- Chemelil Market
- Cheptuiyet
- Cherwa
- Chialo
- Chiga
- Chulaimbo
- Civil Servants
- Corner Legio
- Dago
- Darajambili
- Dirubi
- Dol
- Dunga
- Elgon
- Fourems
- Gari
- Gari Bao
- Garissa Lodge
- Gatundu/kakamega
- Gebo
- Gem
- Genye
- Gesoko
- Geyo
- Gita
- God-nyithindo
- Gonda
- Gor
- Got Nyabondo
- Gu
- Gul
- Gul-Maembe
- Halaka
- Hambo
- Holo
- Holo 'a'
- Holo 'b'
- Holo Lower
- Holo Upper
- Hospital Quarters
- Industrial Area
- JIMO /NYATARI/KOSIRIDANA
- Jaber 'a'
- Jage /angogo 'b'
- Jamna/railway Quaters
- Jimo
- Jogoo Bora
- Jua Kali
- KABONGO 'A' UPPER
- KABUDHO
- KABUOR SAYE
- KACHOLA CENTRAL
- KADIPO 'B'
- KAGAYA/ KOCHUKA
- KAGONDI MEINE
- KAGUTU ANGIELA
- KAGUTU/KAJIMBO
- KAKELO/KANJIRA/KABURA
- KAMAINA
- KAMGAN
- KAMGAN KOJWANG' B
- KAMGAN/ODIO WANGE
- KAMNWA BANG'A
- KAMOTH
- KAMUNGO/KOBONGO
- KANYABANA
- KANYAGO EAST
- KANYAGO NORTH/CENTRAL
- KANYAGO WEST
- KANYAGOL LOWER
- KANYAGOL UPPER
- KANYAKORE
- KANYANGO CENTRAL
- KANYANGO LOWER
- KANYANGO UPPER
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'A'I
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'A'II
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'B'I
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'B'II
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'C'I
- KANYIBANA KATITO 'C'II
- KANYIBANA KOWIRE I
- KANYIBANA KOWIRE II
- KANYIBANA KOWIRE III
- KANYIBANA KOWIRE IV
- KANYIBANA KOWIRE V
- KANYIBANA SOUTH
- KANYIBANO KOWIRO
- KAPILA
- KARABOK
- KARABOK A
- KARABUON
- KARADIGA / KOCHOGA EAST 'B'
- KAROGO
- KASAE ASAWO
- KASAE ONYUONGO
- KASERE
- KASERE 'A'
- KASRUNDA
- KATOMBO 'A'
- KATOMBO 'B'
- KAUMA/KAWAMMGAO
- KAWITI WEST /EAST
- KAWUOR
- KEYO NYADUNDO
- KINDA CENTRAL / LOWER
- KN Gege
- KOBONG'O
- KOBUNDE/KOWINY WEST
- KOCHIENG' ODONGO
- KOCHOLA EAST 'A'
- KOCHOLA WEST
- KODUL
- KODUM UPPER
- KODUOR 'A'
- KODUOR 'B'
- KOGOL
- KOGOLA CENTRAL
- KOGOLA KOJOUNDO
- KOGOLA UPPER
- KOGONDI/KUSENYA
- KOKAL LOWER
- KOKAL MAGUNGA
- KOKAL UPPER
- KOKUM LOWER
- KOKUMU CENTRAL
- KOKUMU EAST 'A'
- KOKUMU EAST 'B'
- KOKUMU UPPER A& B
- KOKUMU WEST
- KOKUMU/ KAMULA/LOWER KAGURE
- KOKUMU/KINDA/UPPER KAUGWA
- KOLAL
- KOLAL /OMONDO/KATIANG
- KOLAL BORDER
- KOLAL CENTRAL
- KOLAL LOWER
- KOLAL MANYATTA
- KOLAL WEST /CENTRAL
- KOLOO /OLWALO
- KOMEN
- KOMORO
- KOMORO /RARIEDA
- KONUONGA
- KOROWE
- KOSANO A
- KOSANO B
- KOSWAGO LOWER
- KOSWAGO UPPER
- KOTIANG /KOLAL EAST
- KOTIEKAKI
- KOTULA WEST/ KOLAL EAST
- KOUWOR /KOYOLA LOWER
- KOWALA/KABOUR/ACHEGO
- KOWINYO NORTH
- KOWUOR
- KOWUOR UPPER/RABUOR UPPER
- KWOYO
- Ka-george
- Ka-ndege/muram
- Kabala
- Kabala East
- Kabala West
- Kabete
- Kabongo
- Kabongo 'A'
- Kabongo 'B'
- Kabongo Achego
- Kabongo Kamgan
- Kabongo Kamuoso
- Kabongo/Kamoth/Kamuga
- Kabonyo
- Kabonyo / Kasiwidi
- Kabonyo Blk 10&11
- Kabonyo Blk 12
- Kabonyo Blk 13
- Kabonyo Blk 2
- Kabonyo Blk 3
- Kabonyo Blk 4
- Kabonyo Blk 5
- Kabonyo Blk 6
- Kabonyo Blk 7
- Kabonyo Blk 8/9
- Kabonyo Block 1
- Kabonyo North
- Kabonyo South
- Kaboyi
- Kabuto
- Kabuto East
- Kabuto West
- Kachacha B
- Kachiawo 'a'
- Kachiawo 'b' I
- Kachiawo 'b' Ii
- Kachieng'
- Kachienge
- Kachok
- Kachola
- Kadero
- Kadetin
- Kadhiambo A
- Kadhiambo B
- Kadika
- Kadinda
- Kadipo
- Kadoda
- Kadundo/watala
- Kafwaye
- Kagaya
- Kagimba
- Kaginya
- Kagoch
- Kagogo
- Kagola East
- Kagola West
- Kagumba
- Kagwero
- Kahongo
- Kahoo/kodumo
- Kaim A
- Kaim B
- Kajejo
- Kajina
- Kajina 'a'
- Kajina 'b'
- Kajore
- Kajulu
- Kajulu Rakwaro
- Kajulu Urocha
- Kajulu/kalando Uwe
- Kajwang/korwa
- Kakoko A
- Kakola
- Kakola 'A'
- Kakola 'B'/Kakwany
- Kakoth
- Kakumu 'A'
- Kakumu 'B'
- Kalaji
- Kalando Miriu
- Kalando/kogwen
- Kaliech
- Kaloka
- Kaloleni
- Kaloo / Kasamba
- Kaloo Nyawaro
- Kaluga/kanyanga
- Kaluoch 'a'
- Kaluoch 'b'
- Kalwande
- Kalwande / Gari
- Kamachaga
- Kamagaga I
- Kamagaga II
- Kamagoma
- Kamahawa
- Kamahawa /kasiwindi
- Kamajage
- Kamakowa
- Kamana Olwa
- Kamanga
- Kamarawa ' A'
- Kamarawa 'b'
- Kamas
- Kambaria
- Kambata
- Kambi-kidi
- Kambudi
- Kamchaga
- Kameso
- Kamgan / Kochieng
- Kamgan Guda
- Kamgan/Jimo
- Kamgombe
- Kamia 'a'
- Kamia 'b'
- Kamidumbi
- Kamigele
- Kamine / Kobongo
- Kamira
- Kamira/kadede
- Kamita Lower
- Kamita Upper
- Kamloma East
- Kamna Kamoth
- Kamonde
- Kamrosio
- Kamthiga
- Kamudho/Ogelo Rayo
- Kamuga
- Kamuga /kasambura

…and 733 more.

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 Kisumu County

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

### Water

47 rivers and streams.

- Ainobngetuny
- Ainomotua
- Ainopsiwa
- Asawo
- Awach
- Awach Kano
- Cheronget
- Ditch
- Kaher
- Kaptelach
- Kasat
- Kibigori
- Kibos
- Kigwan
- Kipturu
- Kisyan
- Kundos
- Lielango
- Little Oroba
- Loborio
- Luanda
- Luando
- Magada
- Makindu

…and 23 more.

### Coast and islands

8 islands; 3 headlands; 2 bays.

- Kamnara Island
- Kiboko Island
- Kibuye Point
- Kirika Island
- Kisumu Bay
- Liech Island
- Ndere Island
- Nyakach Bay
- Nyakagera
- Ogenya Point
- Osope Island
- Rambugu Island
- Sango Point

### Hills and mountains

5 hills; 2 mountains.

- Legetet · 1,676 m
- Andingo · 1,553 m
- Koguta · 1,552 m
- Adingo · 1,389 m
- Nyakindo · 1,310 m
- Waradho · 1,270 m
- Samgoro · 1,152 m

### History

2 ancient sites.

- Mariwa Archaeological Reserve
- Ombo Archaeological Reserve

### Estates

3 estates.

- Mberere Estate
- Siwot Coffee Estate
- Volo Sisal Estate

### Getting around

3 railway stations; 1 airport.

- Chemelil
- Kisian
- Kisumu Airport
- Miwani

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 Kisumu County and the best time to visit

In Kisumu County, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 2,009 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (299 mm) and the driest Feb (63 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 77 

Feb 22 63 

Mar 22 170 

Apr 21 299 

May 20 268 

Jun 20 143 

Jul 19 112 

Aug 20 148 

Sep 20 162 

Oct 21 211 

Nov 20 230 

Dec 20 127 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kisumu County

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

- Hospitals81
- Banks39
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps82
- Hotels216
- Shopping malls16
- Schools261
- Colleges and universities49
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies68
- Restaurants98
- Police stations28
- Dental clinics5

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 Kisumu County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Kisumu County?1,155,551 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kisumu County?About 20 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kisumu County?About 434 people per km²
- What borders Kisumu County?Homa Bay County, Kericho County, Nandi County, Siaya County and Vihiga County
- What is there to see in Kisumu County?Awach, Dunga Beach, Hippo viewpoint, Homaline junction
- What time zone is Kisumu County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kisumu County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kisumu County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kisumu County?1,133 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kisumu County?Settlements lie between 1,139 m and 1,641 m
- What is the highest point in Kisumu County?Legetet (1,676 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kisumu County?January to February and July
- How many hospitals are in Kisumu County?81 mapped
- How many banks are in Kisumu County?39 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kisumu County?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kisumu County?82 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kisumu County?KE042 (OCHA common operational dataset)