# Kitui South Constituency, Kitui County – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-south/

Constituency · Kitui County 

# Kitui South

Kitui South is a constituency of Kenya in Kitui County. It covers **12,719.4 km²**. 83 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 18 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,719km²
- 18mapped services
- 696 mtypical elevation

## Where is Kitui South?

Kitui South lies in [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 8 other constituencies: [Galole](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/galole/), [Garsen](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/garsen/), [Kibwezi East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-east/), [Kibwezi West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-west/), [Kitui East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-east/), [Kitui Rural](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-rural/), [Makueni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/makueni/) and [Voi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/voi/). By area it is the 10th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 41.8% of [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/). The centre of Kitui South is about 212 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 110 km from Kitui, the main town of Kitui County. The centre point is at 2.2535° S, 38.4581° 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 South

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Kitui South: 1 viewpoint; 1 attraction; 1 ruins; 1 waterfall; 1 nature reserve.

- Bisadi Falls (Seasonal) · waterfall
- South Kitui National Reserve · nature reserve
- Sheldrick's Blind · viewpoint
- Kasaala Gate (Tsavo East NP) · attraction
- Bus wreck · ruins

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 South

- 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

- Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai141 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi199 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:13) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:26, sunset around 18:25).

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 Kitui South

Open gazetteers list **83 villages, towns and localities** in Kitui South. Settlements here lie between about 380 m and 943 m above sea level (median 696 m).

- Endawa
- Enyali
- Enzou
- Ikandani
- Ikanga
- Ikutha
- Ilusa
- Imale
- Ithoku
- Ithumba
- Kailembwa
- Kakindu
- Kakunio
- Kalivu
- Kaluluini
- Kamunaka
- Kamutei
- Kanziku
- Kasala
- Kasilia
- Kasiokoni
- Kasyelia
- Katene
- Kathungu
- Katyethoka
- Kawelu
- Kenze
- Kertunda
- Kiangu
- Kibuyu
- Kilawa
- Kisaayani
- Kisou
- Kitoo
- Kitute
- Kituti
- Kiviu
- Kivuyu
- Kivyuni
- Kwa Kimweli
- Kyatune
- Kyoani
- Makele
- Makengesu
- Makolongo
- Makueni
- Masaini
- Mavia
- Mbengeleni
- Mbevoni
- Mevoni
- Mitembuka
- Mosa
- Mubuko
- Mukuyuni
- Musa
- Musikio
- Mutha
- Muthue
- Mutini
- Mutomo
- Mutulu
- Muvuko
- Mwambani
- Mwangala
- Mwangini
- Nambani
- Ndakani
- Ndani
- Nduu Ndune
- Ngauwuni
- Nguuni
- Ngwate
- Nzamba
- Ovemba
- Randani
- Simisi
- Skwata
- Sukyangwa
- Syunguni
- Thiunguni
- Twimawe
- Wakiminda

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 South

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

### Water

36 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Chambosia
- Elsimiti
- Esukoroi
- Evindu
- Ikutanthale
- Itia
- Itootooni
- Itunguu
- Kalalali
- Kalikobo
- Kamamanthi
- Kasambwia
- Katitika
- Kawala
- Kemuaa
- Kikuuni
- Kimuu
- Kithusi
- Kwa Munyau
- Kwamagele
- Kweembola
- Kyambusya
- Mbiani
- Munyuni

…and 13 more.

### Hills and mountains

117 hills; 21 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Mutha · 1,335 m
- Nthoani · 1,261 m
- Kavuvoni · 1,142 m
- Kimathenya · 1,097 m
- Maimu · 1,081 m
- Syamatani · 1,060 m
- Mbitini · 1,047 m
- Kanzokea · 1,013 m
- Nzuli · 1,011 m
- Kivyuni · 1,003 m
- Yamalu · 979 m
- Evwa · 968 m
- Ithumba · 967 m
- Ngwani · 967 m
- Kanyunga · 963 m
- Nzaia · 957 m
- Lingili · 950 m
- Ndandoni · 942 m
- Mutomo · 934 m
- Itulu · 932 m
- Kasi · 932 m
- Kamunga · 930 m
- Mutini · 928 m
- Lingithia · 901 m

…and 115 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests; 2 parks.

- Mutha Forest
- Nthoani
- Tsavo National Park
- Tsavo National Park East

### 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 South and the best time to visit

In Kitui South, the warmest month is Feb (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (24 °C). About 574 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (121 mm) and the driest Jul (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to January and April to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 35 

Feb 28 19 

Mar 28 57 

Apr 27 84 

May 26 61 

Jun 25 14 

Jul 24 9 

Aug 25 11 

Sep 26 13 

Oct 26 64 

Nov 26 121 

Dec 27 88 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kitui South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Sheldrick Ithumba Hill Lodge · Kitui South 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.22281&mlon=38.39590#map=17/-2.22281/38.39590) 

School Kithyululu Primary School · Kibwezi East 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.39900&mlon=38.17537#map=17/-2.39900/38.17537) 

College Lukenya University · Kibwezi East 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.55920&mlon=38.32242#map=17/-2.55920/38.32242) 

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 Kitui South

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

- Hospitals4
- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels5
- Schools5
- Restaurants3

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 Kitui County

- Kitui Central
- Kitui East
- Kitui Rural
- Kitui West
- Mwingi East
- Mwingi North
- Mwingi West

## Quick answers

- Where is Kitui South?In Kitui County, Kenya
- What borders Kitui South?Galole, Garsen, Kibwezi East, Kibwezi West, Kitui East, Kitui Rural, Makueni and Voi
- What is there to see in Kitui South?Bisadi Falls (Seasonal), Bus wreck, Kasaala Gate (Tsavo East NP), Sheldrick's Blind
- What time zone is Kitui South in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Kitui South?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Kitui South?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kitui South?83 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kitui South?Settlements lie between 380 m and 943 m
- What is the highest point in Kitui South?Mutha (1,335 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kitui South?December to January and April to October
- How many hospitals are in Kitui South?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kitui South?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kitui South?KE015074 (OCHA common operational dataset)
