# Laikipia North Constituency, Laikipia County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-north/ Constituency · Laikipia County # Laikipia North Laikipia North is a constituency of Kenya in Laikipia County. It covers **4,916.2 km²**. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 69 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,916km² - 69mapped services - 1,820 mtypical elevation ## Where is Laikipia North? Laikipia North lies in [Laikipia County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Buuri](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/buuri/), [Isiolo North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/isiolo-north/), [Laikipia East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-east/), [Laikipia West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/laikipia-west/), [Samburu West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/samburu/samburu-west/) and [Tiaty](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/baringo/tiaty/). By area it is the 34th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 51.5% of [Laikipia County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/laikipia/). The centre of Laikipia North is about 193 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 64 km from Rumuruti, the main town of Laikipia County. The centre point is at 0.4285° N, 37.0892° 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 North OpenStreetMap lists 53 named sights in Laikipia North: 41 nature reserves; 6 viewpoints; 3 attractions; 2 zoos; 1 museum. - Morani Information Centre · museum - 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 - 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 - Naibunga Central Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Naibunga Lower Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Naibunga Upper Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Naibunga Upper Community Conservancy · nature reserve - Nareto Conservancy · nature reserve …and 23 more. ### Nearby, outside Laikipia North - Narupa Community Wildlife Headquarters · attraction, Isiolo North15 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: Laikipia North - 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) · Gathiuru55 km - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi195 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:27) and shortest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:29). 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 Laikipia North Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Laikipia North. Settlements here lie between about 1,754 m and 1,980 m above sea level (median 1,820 m). - Aljiju - Anadanguru - Dol Dol - Don Dol - Ewaso - Iannings - Il Polei - Jua Kali - Kimanjo - Kirichu - Kiwanja Ndege - Lairagwan - Lokusero - Mosul - Mowuarak I - Murumati - Mwireri - Naibor - Ol Kimanjoi - Ol Kinyei - Ol Maisor I - Ol Maisor II - Olarjiju - Sang'a - Sosian Shopping Centre - Tura - Umande 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 North Named natural and historic features inside Laikipia North, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams. - Balagelak - Biruwa - Burongai - Don Dol - En Gamendi - Enagum - Engare Sirgon - Engela - Esorre - Ewaso Narok - Ithanji Mbaya - Kamok - Karugarugi - Karuru - Kihendwa - Kitabe - Kitaloswani - Legiumien - Mali - Musul - Nanyuki - Ol Keju Losera - Olkeju Mara - Ontulili …and 8 more. ### Hills and mountains 54 hills; 5 mountains. - Il Doigan · 2,218 m - Soi Sambu · 2,163 m - Engwaki · 2,135 m - Ol Doinyo Lossos · 2,109 m - Lariakorok · 2,084 m - Loirepirepi · 2,052 m - Ol Doinyo Lolgurugi · 1,992 m - Kantana · 1,982 m - Esorre · 1,977 m - Il Polei · 1,974 m - Esipayo · 1,972 m - Ol Doinyo Saiguu · 1,966 m - Emurua Lolmung’i · 1,959 m - Engwaki · 1,948 m - Ilugwa · 1,944 m - Esorre · 1,943 m - Il Morupusi · 1,930 m - Ntantarien · 1,913 m - Kiapei · 1,907 m - Mukogodo · 1,903 m - Il Aing’ok · 1,901 m - Musul · 1,901 m - Ol Dirimin · 1,890 m - Pongich · 1,890 m …and 35 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest; 1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve. - Lariagorak Game Sanctuary - Mukogodo Forest - The Mugie Conservancy Limited ### History 1 ancient site. - Sukuta Mugie Cairns ### Estates 3 estates. - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Ol Pejeta Ranching Estate - Olpejeta Ranching Estate ### Getting around 7 airfields; 2 bridges. - Ayre - Borana Farm - Don Dol - Hulmes Bridge - Luisas Airstrip - Mpala Farm - Mukenya Airstrip - Ol Jogi - Princess Hilda Bridge 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 North and the best time to visit In Laikipia North, 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/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Laikipia North Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Naatum · Laikipia North 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.42652&mlon=37.09778#map=17/0.42652/37.09778) School Soit Oundo · Laikipia North 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.42236&mlon=37.10114#map=17/0.42236/37.10114) Police station Kenya police- Dol dol police station · Laikipia North 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=0.39009&mlon=37.16516#map=17/0.39009/37.16516) 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 Laikipia North Places mapped inside Laikipia North in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels40 - Schools20 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants4 - Police stations2 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 Laikipia County - Laikipia East - Laikipia West ## Quick answers - Where is Laikipia North?In Laikipia County, Kenya - What borders Laikipia North?Buuri, Isiolo North, Laikipia East, Laikipia West, Samburu West and Tiaty - What is there to see in Laikipia North?Big lions, Black Rhino Enclosure Viewpoint, Borana Conservancy, Chimp Sanctuary - What time zone is Laikipia North in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Laikipia North?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Laikipia North?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Laikipia North?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Laikipia North?Settlements lie between 1,754 m and 1,980 m - What is the highest point in Laikipia North?Il Doigan (2,218 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Laikipia North?May to March - How many petrol pumps are in Laikipia North?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Laikipia North?KE031165 (OCHA common operational dataset)