# Laikipia County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/ County · Kenya # Laikipia County Laikipia County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **518,542 people** in 2019 on 9,537 km² (about 54 per km²). Its main town is Rumuruti. It is divided into 3 constituencies. 76 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 297 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 518,542people (2019) - 9,537km² - 3constituencies - 297mapped services ## How many people live in Laikipia County? Laikipia County had an estimated **518,542 people** in 2019 — 1.1% of Kenya, 39th of 47 counties. There are 999 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 9,537 km², that is about **54 people per km²**, 35th of 47 counties. 37.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 74 children and older people. 0–4 ****65,541** 5–9 ****64,244** 10–14 ****65,297** 15–19 ****56,460** 20–24 ****43,570** 25–29 ****37,273** 30–34 ****37,227** 35–39 ****30,620** 40–44 ****26,752** 45–49 ****22,239** 50–54 ****18,260** 55–59 ****15,252** 60–64 ****10,567** 65–69 ****8,564** 70–74 ****7,237** 75–79 ****4,242** 80–84 ****2,583** 85–89 ****1,381** 90–94 ****667** 95+ ****350** 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 Laikipia County? Laikipia County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 7 other counties: [Baringo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/baringo/), [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/), [Nakuru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nakuru/), [Nyandarua County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyandarua/), [Nyeri County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nyeri/) and [Samburu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/samburu/). By area it is the 15th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 1.6% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Laikipia County is about 175 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.2891° N, 36.8252° 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 Laikipia County OpenStreetMap lists 70 named sights in Laikipia County: 49 nature reserves; 8 viewpoints; 8 attractions; 2 zoos; 1 ruins; 1 waterfall; 1 museum. - Morani Information Centre · museum - Waterfall & Natural Pool · waterfall - ADC Mutara · nature reserve - Borana Conservancy · nature reserve - Chimp Sanctuary · nature reserve - Chololo Ranch · nature reserve - El Karama Ranch · nature reserve - Enasoit Conservancy · nature reserve - Ewaso Enclave Conservancy · nature reserve - Il Ngwesi Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Kipepeo Conservancy · nature reserve - Kirimon Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Kudura Conservancy · nature reserve - Lekurruki Conservancy · nature reserve - Loisaba Conservancy · nature reserve - Loldaiga Hills Conservancy · nature reserve - Lolldaiga Farm House · nature reserve - Lolldaiga Main Gate · nature reserve - Lolldaiga North Gate · nature reserve - Lolmarik Ranch · nature reserve - Lorien Conservancy · nature reserve - Louniek Corridor · nature reserve - Maiyanat Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Mar Mar Ranch · nature reserve - Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate · nature reserve - Mpala Ranch · nature reserve - Mugie Conservancy;Mugie Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve - Mukogodo Forest Reserve · nature reserve - Mukutan Conservancy (former Ol Ari Nyiro) · nature reserve - Naibunga Central Community Conservancy · nature reserve …and 40 more. 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: Laikipia 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 - Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK) · Gathiuru46 km - Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret177 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jan (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:38, sunset around 18:44). Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight Jan 06:38 18:44 12.1 h Feb 06:43 18:50 12.1 h Mar 06:39 18:45 12.1 h Apr 06:29 18:36 12.1 h May 06:24 18:32 12.1 h Jun 06:28 18:36 12.1 h Jul 06:34 18:42 12.1 h Aug 06:33 18:41 12.1 h Sep 06:24 18:31 12.1 h Oct 06:15 18:21 12.1 h Nov 06:14 18:20 12.1 h Dec 06:24 18:30 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 Laikipia County Constituency Area km² Localities Services [Laikipia East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-east/) 3,222 40 116 [Laikipia North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-north/) 4,916 27 69 [Laikipia West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-west/) 1,398 9 112 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 Laikipia County Open gazetteers list **76 villages, towns and localities** in Laikipia County. The largest with a recorded population: Nyahururu (37,650), Rumuruti (13,056), Kiambur (4,890), Wiyumiririe (2,449) and Karuga (2,301). Settlements here lie between about 1,754 m and 2,434 m above sea level (median 1,962 m). - Aljiju - Anadanguru - Boma - Bomas - Cattle Boma - Chonguti - Container Island - Deighton Downs - Dol Dol - Don Dol - Ewaso - Gatudia - Gituandaga - Gitundaga - Iannings - Il Polei - Jua Kali - Kabati - Karuga - Kiamariga - Kiambur - Kimanjo - Kinamba - Kirichu - Kirima - Kiwanja Ndege - Lairagwan - Lamuria - Lamuria Farm - Lariak Settlement - Lokusero - Maeli Saba - Maina - Marmanet - Marmanet Settlement - Mathira - Maundu Meri - Mosul - Mowuarak I - Murumati - Muthanji - Muthengera - Mwireri - Naibor - Ndindika Settlement - Ngobit - Nyahururu - Nyanururu Settlement - Ol Arabei Settlement - Ol Jabet - Ol Kimanjoi - Ol Kinyei - Ol Maisor I - Ol Maisor II - Ol Moran - Ol Ng’arua - Ol Taffeta - Olarjiju - Ongobit - Rumuruti - Sang'a - Shamenei - Shamenek - Sipili - Solio - Sosian - Sosian Shopping Centre - Subuko - Subuku - Tairi Mbili - Tandare - Thome - Thuthuriki - Tura - Umande - Wiyumiririe 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 Laikipia County Named natural and historic features inside Laikipia County, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 67 rivers and streams; 1 waterfall. - Aiyam - Balagelak - Biruwa - Burguret - Burongai - Don Dol - En Gamendi - Enagum - Engare Moyok - Engare Ongobit - Engare Sirgon - Engela - Esorre - Ewaso Narok - Ewaso Ngiro East - Ilariak - Ithanji Mbaya - Kamok - Kanditura - Karagoin - Karemeno - Karugarugi - Karuru - Kasuria …and 44 more. ### Hills and mountains 74 hills; 5 mountains. - Nambugishi · 2,259 m - Olmotosyoi · 2,220 m - Il Doigan · 2,218 m - Ngelesha South · 2,214 m - Soi Sambu · 2,163 m - Ngelesha North · 2,136 m - Engwaki · 2,135 m - Sirrimma · 2,125 m - Ol Doinyo Lossos · 2,109 m - Langata Ndafasi · 2,108 m - Lariakorok · 2,084 m - Sipili · 2,074 m - Ondare · 2,062 m - Kuti · 2,061 m - Loirepirepi · 2,052 m - Ol Doinyo Loloip · 2,043 m - Solio · 2,029 m - Nagirir · 2,012 m - Ol Doinyo Lolgurugi · 1,992 m - One Tree · 1,991 m - Lolpejeta · 1,989 m - Ol Taffeta · 1,984 m - Kantana · 1,982 m - Esorre · 1,977 m …and 55 more. ### Forests and nature 5 forests; 2 nature reserves; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park. - Lariagorak Game Sanctuary - Lariak Forest - Marmanet Forest - Mukogodo Forest - Rumuruti Forest - Solio Game Park - The Mugie Conservancy Limited - Uaso Narok Forest - Uaso Narok Nature Reserve ### History 1 ancient site. - Sukuta Mugie Cairns ### Estates 17 estates. - Colville Estate - Karangaita - Kifuku Estate - Lariak Estate - Matanya Estates - Mutara Estate - Ngobit Estate - Ngobit Estate - Ol Pejeta Estate - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Olpejeta Ranching Estate - Suguroi Estate - Suguroi Estate - Suguroi Farm ### Getting around 11 airfields; 2 bridges; 1 airport. - Ayre - Borana Farm - Cornegie’s Airfield - Don Dol - Hulmes Bridge - Kamok Airport - Laikipia Ranch - Lariak Estate - Luisas Airstrip - Mpala Farm - Mukenya Airstrip - Ol Jogi - Princess Hilda Bridge - Solio Ranch 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 Laikipia County and the best time to visit In Laikipia County, the warmest month is Mar (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 751 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (124 mm) and the driest Feb (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to March**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 27 Feb 21 18 Mar 21 48 Apr 21 124 May 20 75 Jun 20 56 Jul 19 73 Aug 19 77 Sep 20 48 Oct 21 61 Nov 20 82 Dec 19 61 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Laikipia County Places mapped inside Laikipia County in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals19 - Banks10 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps24 - Hotels120 - Shopping malls2 - Schools71 - Colleges and universities9 - Pharmacies6 - Restaurants28 - Police stations6 - 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 Laikipia County?In Kenya - What is the population of Laikipia County?518,542 (2019 estimate) - What is the median age in Laikipia County?About 21 years (2019 estimate) - What is the population density of Laikipia County?About 54 people per km² - What borders Laikipia County?Baringo County, Isiolo County, Meru County, Nakuru County, Nyandarua County, Nyeri County and Samburu County - What is there to see in Laikipia County?ADC Mutara, Big lions, Black Rhino Enclosure Viewpoint, Borana Conservancy - What time zone is Laikipia County in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Laikipia County?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Laikipia County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Laikipia County?76 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Laikipia County?Settlements lie between 1,754 m and 2,434 m - What is the highest point in Laikipia County?Nambugishi (2,259 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Laikipia County?May to March - How many hospitals are in Laikipia County?19 mapped - How many banks are in Laikipia County?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Laikipia County?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Laikipia County?24 mapped - What is the P-code of Laikipia County?KE031 (OCHA common operational dataset)