# Kisumu Central Constituency, Kisumu County – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Kisumu County 

# Kisumu Central

Kisumu Central is a constituency of Kenya in Kisumu County. It covers **68.3 km²**. Its main town is Kisumu. 68 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 578 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 68.3km²
- 578mapped services
- 1,174 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kisumu Central?

Kisumu Central lies in [Kisumu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Kisumu East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/kisumu-east/), [Kisumu West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/kisumu-west/), [Nyando](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/nyando/) and [Seme](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/seme/). By area it is the 271st largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 2.6% of [Kisumu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/). The centre of Kisumu Central is about 265 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 3.0 km from Kisumu, the main town of Kisumu County. The centre point is at 0.1179° S, 34.7396° 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 Central

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Kisumu Central: 2 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 beach; 1 zoo.

- Kisumu National Museum · museum
- Dunga Beach · beach
- Hippo viewpoint · viewpoint
- Sundowner Tower · viewpoint
- Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary · zoo

### Nearby, outside Kisumu Central

- Monkey Rock · viewpoint, Aldai17 km
- Maseno University Monument · monument, Kisumu West19 km

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 Central

- 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) · Kisumu3.7 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret80 km

### Nearest railway station

Kisumu Railway Station (Kisumu Central), about 4.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Apr (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:37, sunset around 18:44).

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 Kisumu Central

Open gazetteers list **68 villages, towns and localities** in Kisumu Central. The largest with a recorded population: Kisumu (397,957). Settlements here lie between about 1,149 m and 1,185 m above sea level (median 1,174 m).

- A.p. Lines
- Airport
- Arina
- Asengo
- Bandari
- Brilliant
- Callbox
- Celtel Estate
- Civil Servants
- Corner Legio
- Dunga
- Fourems
- Garissa Lodge
- Gebo
- Gonda
- Industrial Area
- Jua Kali
- Kaloleni
- Kamakowa
- Kamas
- Kanan
- Kanyakwar
- Kapenesa
- Katworo
- Kilo
- Kisumu
- Kisumu National Museum
- Kogony'
- Kona Maji
- Kona Mbaya
- Kona Mbuta
- Kondele
- Kosawo
- Kudho
- Lolwe
- Lower Railways
- Lumumba
- Mamboleo
- Manyatta A
- Manyatta Arabs
- Migosi
- Milimani
- Mosque Estate
- Nanga
- Nubian
- Nyalenda B
- Nyalenda Railways
- Nyangienda
- Nyawita
- Obola
- Obunga
- Obunga-kasarani
- Obunga-sega Sega
- Ondiek Estate
- Pandipieri
- Pembe Tatu
- Police Dog Unit
- Police Line
- Polyview
- Quarry
- Russia Quarters
- Salem
- Salina
- Sansora Estate
- Shauri Moyo
- Ten Houses
- Tom Mboya Estate
- Wadhare

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 Central

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Ditch
- Kasat

### Coast and islands

1 bay; 1 headland.

- Kibuye Point
- Kisumu Bay

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 Central and the best time to visit

In Kisumu Central, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kisumu Central

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Victoria Hospital · Kisumu Central 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.11183&mlon=34.75157#map=17/-0.11183/34.75157) 

Bank Ecobank · Kisumu Central 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.10706&mlon=34.75184#map=17/-0.10706/34.75184) 

ATM Kisumu Branch · Kisumu Central 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.10606&mlon=34.75290#map=17/-0.10606/34.75290) 

Petrol pump National Oil · Kisumu Central 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.10323&mlon=34.75601#map=17/-0.10323/34.75601) 

Hotel Jambo Impala Eco Lodge · Kisumu Central 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.11587&mlon=34.74378#map=17/-0.11587/34.74378) 

Mall The West End Shopping Mall · Kisumu Central 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.10698&mlon=34.75184#map=17/-0.10698/34.75184) 

School Chianda High School · Kisumu Central 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.12279&mlon=34.74161#map=17/-0.12279/34.74161) 

College Tom Mboya Labour College- Kisumu · Kisumu Central 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.12180&mlon=34.74920#map=17/-0.12180/34.74920) 

Police station Simba Police Station · Kisumu Central 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.11911&mlon=34.75284#map=17/-0.11911/34.75284) 

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 Kisumu Central

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

- Hospitals49
- Banks39
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps34
- Hotels153
- Shopping malls12
- Schools108
- Colleges and universities32
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies48
- Restaurants79
- Police stations15
- 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.

## Other constituencies in Kisumu County

- Kisumu East
- Kisumu West
- Muhoroni
- Nyakach
- Nyando
- Seme

## Quick answers

- Where is Kisumu Central?In Kisumu County, Kenya
- What borders Kisumu Central?Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Nyando and Seme
- What is there to see in Kisumu Central?Dunga Beach, Hippo viewpoint, Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary, Kisumu National Museum
- What time zone is Kisumu Central in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kisumu Central?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kisumu Central?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kisumu Central?68 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kisumu Central?Settlements lie between 1,149 m and 1,185 m
- What is the best time to visit Kisumu Central?January to February and July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kisumu Central?Victoria Hospital, about 1.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kisumu Central?Ecobank, about 1.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kisumu Central?Kisumu Branch, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kisumu Central?National Oil, about 2.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kisumu Central?49 mapped
- How many banks are in Kisumu Central?39 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kisumu Central?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kisumu Central?34 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kisumu Central?KE042240 (OCHA common operational dataset)