# Kitui County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Kitui County

Kitui County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **1,136,154 people** in 2019 on 30,457 km² (about 37 per km²). Its main town is Kitui. It is divided into 8 constituencies. 385 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 478 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,136,154people (2019)
- 30,457km²
- 8constituencies
- 478mapped services

## How many people live in Kitui County?

Kitui County had an estimated **1,136,154 people** in 2019 — 2.4% of Kenya, 14th of 47 counties. There are 1,069 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 30,457 km², that is about **37 people per km²**, 37th of 47 counties.

39.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****126,190**

5–9 ****144,472**

10–14 ****173,446**

15–19 ****151,148**

20–24 ****88,720**

25–29 ****67,509**

30–34 ****68,691**

35–39 ****56,678**

40–44 ****51,344**

45–49 ****47,652**

50–54 ****33,819**

55–59 ****29,704**

60–64 ****25,004**

65–69 ****22,627**

70–74 ****19,456**

75–79 ****10,519**

80–84 ****8,916**

85–89 ****4,480**

90–94 ****3,578**

95+ ****1,438**

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 Kitui County?

Kitui County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 8 other counties: [Embu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/embu/), [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/), [Machakos County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/machakos/), [Makueni County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/), [Taita Taveta County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/), [Tana River County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/) and [Tharaka-Nithi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tharaka-nithi/). By area it is the 6th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 5.1% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Kitui County is about 176 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5605° S, 38.3718° 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 Kitui County

OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Kitui County: 5 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 2 attractions; 1 ruins; 1 waterfall; 1 city gate.

- Bisadi Falls (Seasonal) · waterfall
- Hilly area · nature reserve
- Kanyooyno Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Mutito Hilly Area · nature reserve
- Mwingi National Reserve · nature reserve
- South Kitui National Reserve · nature reserve
- Nzambani Rock · viewpoint
- Sheldrick's Blind · viewpoint
- Adamsons Falls · attraction
- Kasaala Gate (Tsavo East NP) · attraction
- Bus wreck · ruins
- Gate ya Muvisi · city gate

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: Kitui 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

- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi163 km
- Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai173 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:25, sunset around 18:27).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:29 18:41 12.2 h 

Feb 06:35 18:45 12.2 h 

Mar 06:32 18:39 12.1 h 

Apr 06:24 18:29 12.1 h 

May 06:21 18:23 12.0 h 

Jun 06:25 18:27 12.0 h 

Jul 06:31 18:33 12.0 h 

Aug 06:29 18:33 12.1 h 

Sep 06:18 18:24 12.1 h 

Oct 06:07 18:16 12.1 h 

Nov 06:05 18:16 12.2 h 

Dec 06:15 18:27 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 Kitui County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Kitui Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-central/) 729 35 66 

[Kitui East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-east/) 4,726 64 62 

[Kitui Rural](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-rural/) 1,529 31 34 

[Kitui South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-south/) 12,719 83 18 

[Kitui West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-west/) 630 30 7 

[Mwingi East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/mwingi-east/) 4,245 61 96 

[Mwingi North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/mwingi-north/) 4,697 58 61 

[Mwingi West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/mwingi-west/) 1,181 37 134 

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 Kitui County

Open gazetteers list **385 villages, towns and localities** in Kitui County. The largest with a recorded population: Kitui (29,062), Mwingi (17,025) and Kavati (2,420). Settlements here lie between about 380 m and 1,433 m above sea level (median 806 m).

- Bondeni
- Bondoni
- Chematu
- Endau
- Endawa
- Enduku
- Enyali
- Enziu
- Enziu Shopping Centre
- Enzou
- Gai
- Gathune
- Gin
- Gotoroni
- Ikandani
- Ikanga
- Ikathema
- Ikoo
- Ikutha
- Ikuuni
- Ikuyuni
- Ilenye
- Ilika
- Ilusa
- Imale
- Imbolia
- Inyuu
- Isaani
- Itendeu
- Ithiyani
- Ithoku
- Ithookwe
- Ithumba
- Ithumbi
- Ithumula
- Itoleka
- Itoloni
- Ituku
- Ivuusya
- Janoni
- Kaai
- Kabonge
- Kailembwa
- Kaimu
- Kaivirya
- Kakae
- Kakeani
- Kakindu
- Kakumuti
- Kakunike
- Kakunio
- Kakuranza
- Kalambya
- Kalanga
- Kalawa
- Kaliku
- Kaliku Centre
- Kalimbui
- Kalitini
- Kalitini Centre
- Kalivini
- Kalivu
- Kalua Centre
- Kaluluini
- Kalundu
- Kalungu
- Kamayagi
- Kamuloani
- Kamulu
- Kamunaka
- Kamunyoni
- Kamusiliu
- Kamutei
- Kamutiu
- Kamutungu
- Kamuwongo
- Kanduti
- Kandwia
- Kangalu
- Kango
- Kangonde
- Kangondi
- Kangungi
- Kangutheni
- Kaningo
- Kanyaa
- Kanyonga
- Kanzanzu location
- Kanzau
- Kanziku
- Kanzinwa
- Karung'a Centre
- Karunga
- Kasala
- Kasangu
- Kasilia
- Kasiokoni
- Kasioni
- Kasunguni
- Kasyala
- Kasyelia
- Katama
- Katene
- Kathande
- Katheka
- Kathiani
- Kathivo
- Kathonzweni Centre
- Kathungi
- Kathungu
- Katothia
- Katothya
- Katse
- Katulani
- Katumbi
- Katutu
- Katwala
- Katyethoka
- Kaui
- Kauswini
- Kavaa
- Kavaini
- Kavaliki Centre
- Kavalula
- Kavati
- Kaveta
- Kavingasi
- Kavingo
- Kavisuni
- Kavonge
- Kavyongo
- Kawala
- Kawea Centre
- Kawelu
- Kea
- Kenze
- Kertunda
- Kiangu
- Kibuyu
- Kikuu
- Kilanga
- Kilawa
- Kilonzo
- Kimangau
- Kimuu
- Kinako
- Kinakoni
- Kiomo-kyethani location
- Kiongwe
- Kisaayani
- Kisasi
- Kiseveni
- Kisou
- Kisyuni
- Kitakani
- Kitamwiki
- Kitangasua
- Kithethea
- Kithumuiani
- Kithumula
- Kitivo
- Kitoo
- Kitui
- Kitundumo
- Kitute
- Kituti
- Kitwambembe
- Kiviu
- Kivou
- Kivuyu
- Kivyuni
- Kwa Kimweli
- Kwa Mboloi
- Kwa Nyota
- Kwa Tundu Centre
- Kwa Ukungu
- Kwandani
- Kwasiku
- Kweluu
- Kyaango
- Kyamatu
- Kyambusya
- Kyangunga
- Kyasioni
- Kyathani
- Kyatune
- Kyluni
- Kyoani
- Kyome
- Kyondoni
- Kyowani
- Kyulungwa
- Kyuluni
- Kyume Centre
- Kyuso
- Kyusyani
- Lundi
- Lundi centre
- Mai
- Makele
- Makengekani
- Makengesu
- Makolongo
- Makongo
- Makueni
- Makutano
- Mamole
- Mandongoi
- Manyoeni
- Manzeni
- Masaini
- Masasini Centre
- Maseki
- Masyungwa
- Mataka
- Mathuki
- Mathuki Centre
- Mathunyani
- Matinyani
- Mauu
- Mavia
- Mbaa Moki
- Mbarani
- Mbengeleni
- Mbevoni
- Mbitini
- Mbuvu
- Mbuzia
- Mekulileini
- Mevoni
- Miambani
- Migwani
- Mikuyuni Centre
- Mitamisyi
- Mitembuka
- Mithini
- Miu
- Miumbo
- Mivukoni
- Mkapuwanzee
- Mombasa
- Mosa
- Muangeni
- Muatini
- Mubuko
- Mui
- Mui Centre
- Mukanga
- Mukuyuni
- Mulaa
- Mulango
- Mulutu
- Mumboni
- Musa
- Musanani
- Musengo
- Museve
- Musikio
- Musosya
- Musuani
- Musukini
- Musukini Centre
- Mutanda
- Mutha
- Muthale
- Muthembwa
- Muthue
- Muthungue
- Mutini
- Mutitu
- Mutomo
- Mutonguni
- Mutuangombe
- Mutukya
- Mutulia
- Mutulu
- Mutune
- Mutuni
- Muvinge
- Muvuko
- Mwambani
- Mwangala
- Mwangini
- Mwanzilu
- Mwe
- Mwewe
- Mwingi
- Mwingi Central location
- Mwitika
- Myoni
- Mzembe
- Nambani
- Nchimwani
- Ndakani
- Ndaluni
- Ndani
- Ndathani
- Ndodni
- Ndooa
- Nduani
- Ndungali
- Nduu Ndune
- Nduu Vani Centre
- Ngangani
- Ngathune
- Ngauwuni
- Ngelani
- Ngiini
- Ngiluni
- Ngomeni
- Ngoo Shopping Centre
- Nguku
- Ngulini Centre
- Ngungi
- Nguni
- Nguuni
- Ngwate
- Nthangani
- Nthangath
- Nthwani
- Nuu
- Nyaani
- Nyanyaa
- Nzalae/ Nzawa locations
- Nzamba
- Nzanzeni
- Nzawa
- Nzeewani
- Nzeluni
- Nzewani
- Nzia Trading Centre
- Nzilani Shopping Centre
- Nzinia
- Ovemba
- Pink Neem Villas Kaluilaa
- Randani
- Sekele
- Simisi
- Skwata
- Sombe
- Sukyangwa
- Syailungu
- Syolima
- Syomikuku
- Syomuunyu
- Syongila
- Syoviliwa
- Syumbungu
- Syunguni
- Tembukuni
- Thaananzau location
- Thangata
- Tharaka
- Tharaka Kijegge
- Thitani
- Thitani location
- Thitha Centre
- Thiunguni
- Thokoa
- Thunguthu
- Tiva
- Tseikuru
- Tulia
- Tundu
- Twimawe
- Usiani
- Usueni
- Voo
- Waita
- Wakiminda
- Wamwathi
- Wanzua
- Wesungi
- Wikililye
- Wingani
- Winzee
- Yamwanze
- Yatta
- Yatwa
- Yoonye
- Yuku
- Yula Mbu
- Yumbisye
- Zombe
- kwa konza

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 Kitui County

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

### Water

117 rivers and streams; 30 dams; 4 reservoirs and tanks; 1 waterfall.

- Chambosia
- Dam Yarnbuyu
- Elsimiti
- Ena
- Eria Dam
- Esukoroi
- Etinda Dam
- Etumula
- Evindu
- Gai
- Grand Falls
- Ikundu
- Ikutanthale
- Ilenye
- Ililu
- Ilvokwe
- Ingoko
- Itia
- Itootooni
- Itukatena
- Itunguu
- Kalalali
- Kalange
- Kalikathai Dam

…and 128 more.

### Hills and mountains

295 hills; 83 mountains; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass.

- Mumoni · 1,733 m
- Wanzaku Hill · 1,659 m
- Mutonguni · 1,646 m
- Muvaroa · 1,638 m
- Kyawea Hill · 1,548 m
- Mutitu · 1,538 m
- Kyanzavila · 1,523 m
- Thatha · 1,521 m
- Kyulu · 1,510 m
- Kitimui · 1,506 m
- Kamutotya · 1,499 m
- Kyoea · 1,401 m
- Nzauni · 1,398 m
- Makongo · 1,396 m
- Kyangulu · 1,385 m
- Kutha · 1,376 m
- Kyome · 1,356 m
- Kathiliwa · 1,348 m
- Kauwaa · 1,347 m
- Nzinia · 1,338 m
- Mutha · 1,335 m
- Ngieni · 1,332 m
- Nzunguli · 1,316 m
- Mwakini · 1,301 m

…and 356 more.

### Forests and nature

12 forests; 3 parks.

- Gaikuyu Forest
- Imba Forest
- Jamhuri Park
- Kabonge Forest
- Kyawea Forest
- Mai Forest
- Makongo Forest
- Mumoni Forest
- Mutha Forest
- Mutiluni Forest
- Mutito Forest
- Nthoani
- Nuu Forest
- Tsavo National Park
- Tsavo National Park East

### Estates

1 estate.

- Kabonge Plantation

### Getting around

6 airfields; 1 bridge.

- Gazi
- Ithumbi
- Kitaniya
- Roka Waterhole
- Thabangonji
- Tiva
- Tsavo East National Park North

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 Kitui County and the best time to visit

In Kitui County, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 565 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (128 mm) and the driest Sep (11 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 30 

Feb 25 16 

Mar 26 47 

Apr 25 95 

May 24 53 

Jun 22 13 

Jul 22 11 

Aug 22 14 

Sep 24 11 

Oct 24 66 

Nov 24 128 

Dec 24 80 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kitui County

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

- Hospitals74
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps38
- Hotels43
- Shopping malls1
- Schools275
- Colleges and universities13
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants18
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics1

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 Kitui County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Kitui County?1,136,154 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kitui County?About 19 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kitui County?About 37 people per km²
- What borders Kitui County?Embu County, Isiolo County, Machakos County, Makueni County, Meru County, Taita Taveta County, Tana River County and Tharaka-Nithi County
- What is there to see in Kitui County?Adamsons Falls, Bisadi Falls (Seasonal), Bus wreck, Gate ya Muvisi
- What time zone is Kitui County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kitui County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kitui County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kitui County?385 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kitui County?Settlements lie between 380 m and 1,433 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kitui County?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kitui County?Mumoni (1,733 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kitui County?December to October
- How many hospitals are in Kitui County?74 mapped
- How many banks are in Kitui County?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kitui County?38 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kitui County?KE015 (OCHA common operational dataset)