# Makueni County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Makueni County

Makueni County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **987,633 people** in 2019 on 8,175 km² (about 121 per km²). Its main town is Wote. It is divided into 6 constituencies. 279 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 583 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 987,633people (2019)
- 8,175km²
- 6constituencies
- 583mapped services

## How many people live in Makueni County?

Makueni County had an estimated **987,633 people** in 2019 — 2.1% of Kenya, 21st of 47 counties. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 8,175 km², that is about **121 people per km²**, 29th of 47 counties.

34.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****96,425**

5–9 ****111,402**

10–14 ****136,393**

15–19 ****122,859**

20–24 ****79,775**

25–29 ****65,884**

30–34 ****66,259**

35–39 ****56,527**

40–44 ****49,928**

45–49 ****46,855**

50–54 ****32,560**

55–59 ****29,243**

60–64 ****26,824**

65–69 ****22,999**

70–74 ****17,029**

75–79 ****9,371**

80–84 ****7,407**

85–89 ****4,165**

90–94 ****3,408**

95+ ****1,459**

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 Makueni County?

Makueni County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other counties: [Kajiado County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kajiado/), [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Machakos County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/machakos/) and [Taita Taveta County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/). By area it is the 18th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 1.4% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Makueni County is about 160 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 2.2536° S, 37.8767° 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 Makueni County

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Makueni County: 7 nature reserves; 2 caves; 1 gallery; 1 theme park.

- Chyulu Hills National Park · nature reserve
- Kamungi Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kari Ranch · nature reserve
- Kibzezi Forest · nature reserve
- Tsavo East National Park · nature reserve
- Tsavo West National Park · nature reserve
- Ulu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Grotte de Leviathan · cave
- Kisula Caves · cave
- Kwa Waita · gallery
- WOTE GREENPARK · theme park

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: Makueni 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

- Amboseli Airport (ASV) · Ol Tukai82 km
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi148 km

### Nearest railway station

Makindu (Kibwezi West), about 6.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:28).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:30 18:44 12.2 h 

Feb 06:37 18:48 12.2 h 

Mar 06:34 18:41 12.1 h 

Apr 06:26 18:30 12.1 h 

May 06:24 18:25 12.0 h 

Jun 06:28 18:28 12.0 h 

Jul 06:34 18:34 12.0 h 

Aug 06:32 18:34 12.0 h 

Sep 06:21 18:26 12.1 h 

Oct 06:09 18:18 12.2 h 

Nov 06:06 18:19 12.2 h 

Dec 06:16 18:31 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 Makueni County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Kaiti](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kaiti/) 404 44 74 

[Kibwezi East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-east/) 2,220 28 63 

[Kibwezi West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-west/) 1,768 39 34 

[Kilome](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kilome/) 823 46 48 

[Makueni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/makueni/) 1,980 73 168 

[Mbooni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/mbooni/) 980 59 196 

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 Makueni County

Open gazetteers list **279 villages, towns and localities** in Makueni County. The largest with a recorded population: Makueni Boma (20,681), Wote (19,725), Emali (18,325), Makindu (15,038), Sultan Hamud (8,718) and Kibwezi (8,143). Settlements here lie between about 470 m and 1,990 m above sea level (median 1,231 m).

- Athi
- Athi New Bridge
- Bosnia Town Centre
- Chomboni
- Darajani
- Dwa
- Elkilongyeti
- Emali
- Engavu
- Enguli
- Enzai
- Ikalyoni
- Ikungu
- Inyokoni
- Itangini
- Itetani
- Ithemboni
- Ititu
- Itumbule
- Iuani
- Iviani Ya Athwani
- Kaasya
- Kakalia
- Kakangani
- Kako
- Kakuswi
- Kalamba
- Kalawa
- Kali
- Kalii
- Kalima
- Kalimakoi
- Kalongo
- Kalulini
- Kambi ya Munyu
- Kambu
- Kambuu
- Kamuthini
- Kandolo
- Kango
- Kasayani
- Kasikeu
- Kasikiu
- Kasunguni
- Katangini
- Kathekani
- Kathonzweni
- Katitini
- Kativan
- Kativani
- Katulye
- Kaumoni
- Kaunguni
- Kauti
- Kavata Nzou
- Kavatini
- Kavumbu
- Kavuthu
- Kavyongo
- Kawala
- Kee
- Kenani
- Kevanda
- Kiangini
- Kiatineni
- Kiboko
- Kibwezi
- Kikima
- Kikoko
- Kikumini
- Kilala
- Kilema
- Kilili
- Kilima Kiu
- Kilome
- Kiluluini
- Kilyungi
- Kimutwa Estate
- Kinyambu
- Kinyeki
- Kiongwani
- Kiou
- Kisingo
- Kitaingo
- Kitandi
- Kiteta
- Kithangathini
- Kitheine
- Kithina
- Kithju
- Kithoni
- Kithumani
- Kithumba
- Kithungo
- Kithungu
- Kithyululu
- Kitise
- Kitondo
- Kitonguni
- Kitonyoni
- Kituiuni
- Kitulani
- Kitundu
- Kiu
- Kiunduani Town
- Kiuwani
- Kivani
- Kjliku
- Kola
- Kombayoo
- Komboyoo
- Konza
- Konza Settlement
- Kotoe
- Kwa Gathoka
- Kwa Kitau
- Kwa Kiyai
- Kwa Mukonyo
- Kwakavisi
- Kwamakuli
- Kwamutula
- Kwandeke
- Kyakatoni
- Kyambeke
- Kyambusya
- Kyamue
- Kyamuthei
- Kyandui
- Kyanga
- Kyangala
- Kyanginywa
- Kyangondu
- Kyathani
- Kyemundu
- Kyeni Kya Kai
- Kyomboni
- Kyooni
- Kyuasini
- Kyumani
- Kyumbe
- Kyuu
- Landhies
- Lungu
- Machinery
- Maiani
- Maikuu
- Makindu
- Makinya
- Makongo
- Makueni
- Makueni Boma
- Makutano
- Malibani
- Malili
- Malivani
- Malooi
- Mandui
- Mangelete
- Manoni
- Manooni
- Manza
- Mapepie
- Marwa
- Masalani
- Masalani Camp
- Masimbani
- Masokani
- Masongaleni
- Masumba
- Matangi
- Matha
- Mathiani
- Matiani
- Matiliku
- Maumba
- Mavindu
- Mavvye
- Mbavani
- Mbeletu
- Mbiini
- Mbimbini
- Mbitini
- Mbooni
- Mbooni Mission
- Mbui Nzau
- Mbumbuni
- Mbuthani
- Miamba Itano
- Miami
- Miangeni
- Mituvu
- Mtito Andei
- Muaa
- Muaani
- Muangini
- Muiu
- Mukaa
- Mukimwani
- Mukuyuni
- Mulala
- Mulumini
- Mumbuni
- Mumela
- Munathi
- Musaani
- Musalala
- Mutembuku
- Muthingiini
- Muthwani
- Mutiluni
- Mutitu
- Mutulani
- Mutweambo
- Mutyambua
- Muuani
- Mwaani
- Mwanyani
- Mwea
- Mweani
- Ndauni
- Ndolo
- Ndovoini
- Ndoyoini
- Nduluku
- Nduluni
- Ndumbi
- Ndune
- Nduu
- Ngai
- Ngandani
- Ngonzo
- Ngosini East
- Ngosini West
- Ngoto
- Nguluni
- Nguumo
- Ngwata
- Nthia
- Nunguni
- Nzaini
- Nziu
- Nzuuni
- Okia
- Pelican
- Romer Homes Limited
- Salama
- Simba
- Songeni
- Sultan Hamud
- Syengoni
- Syumile
- Tawa
- Thange
- Thangi
- Thavu
- Thomeandu
- Thwake
- Tututha
- Twaandu
- Uaani
- Ukia
- Ulilinzi
- Ulu
- Ulu Settlement
- Upete
- Utaati
- Utangwa
- Uthithi
- Utithi
- Utuneni
- Uvaani
- Uvete
- Vulueni
- Wambiti
- Wanzauni
- Wathini
- Wautu
- Wote
- Yandue

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 Makueni County

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

### Water

151 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks; 3 dams.

- Chakatsu
- Chamela
- Chania
- Chiambiti
- Chiangima
- Chianondu
- Chiunguni
- Chiwa
- Chyulu
- Enguli
- Errui
- Ikatai
- Ikumba
- Ilamba
- Ilengeni
- Ilingoni
- Isivuni
- Ithunga
- Itingoni Dam
- Ititu
- Itongola
- Ituoni
- Ivia Itheethe
- Kaatine

…and 134 more.

### Hills and mountains

122 hills; 52 mountains; 1 peak.

- Kiimai Kiu · 2,009 m
- Kitundu · 1,946 m
- Mbanya Hill · 1,928 m
- Kilima · 1,901 m
- Nzaui · 1,829 m
- Kyeu · 1,815 m
- Mbatini · 1,815 m
- Mavindu · 1,803 m
- Tututha · 1,782 m
- Mutiluni · 1,777 m
- Thikuni · 1,774 m
- Nthumbini · 1,773 m
- Kivani Hill · 1,765 m
- Kwamakengi · 1,764 m
- Katumbi · 1,754 m
- Kaumoni · 1,750 m
- Kiou Hill · 1,749 m
- Nguuta Hill · 1,734 m
- Mwea Hill · 1,722 m
- Mbetelu · 1,698 m
- Kitaingo · 1,697 m
- Kiutha · 1,697 m
- Mbooni · 1,687 m
- Kitindini · 1,676 m

…and 151 more.

### Forests and nature

28 forests.

- Ikilisa
- Kalimani Forest
- Katende Forest
- Kenze Forest
- Kibwezi Forest
- Kilala Forest
- Kilungu Forest
- Kiongwani Forest
- Kioo Forest
- Kithendu Forest
- Kitondu Forest
- Kitoo Forest
- Kitumbuuni Forest
- Kyai Forest
- Kyemundu
- Makuli-Nguuta Forest
- Mataa Forest
- Muiuig Forest
- Mutula Forest
- Nduluni Forest
- North Mbooni Forest
- Nthangu Forest
- Nzaui Forest
- South Mbooni Forest

…and 4 more.

### Estates

17 estates.

- Chai Estate
- Dwa Plantation
- Joyce Kilima Kiu Estate
- Kalanzoni Estate
- Kima Estate
- Kimutwa Estate
- Kisungulu Estate
- Kiu Estate
- Manoni Estate
- Marwa Estate
- Marwa Sisal Estate
- Masongaleni Estate
- Mbondoni Estate
- Mumandu Estate
- Mwani Estate
- Wilson Kilima Kiu Estate
- Yoani Estate

### Getting around

7 railway stations; 3 airfields; 1 airport.

- Darajani
- Dwa Estate
- Ikoyo
- Joyce Airstrip
- Kanga
- Kenani Station
- Kikumbulyu
- Makindu Airport
- Mbui Nzau Station
- Ngwata Station
- Subati

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 Makueni County and the best time to visit

In Makueni County, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 594 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (124 mm) and the driest Jul (9 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 25 40 

Feb 26 23 

Mar 26 62 

Apr 25 85 

May 24 58 

Jun 23 13 

Jul 22 9 

Aug 23 11 

Sep 24 12 

Oct 25 62 

Nov 24 124 

Dec 24 95 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Makueni County

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

- Hospitals24
- Banks25
- Petrol pumps37
- Hotels76
- Shopping malls2
- Schools353
- Colleges and universities15
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants38
- Police stations11

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 Makueni County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Makueni County?987,633 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Makueni County?About 22 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Makueni County?About 121 people per km²
- What borders Makueni County?Kajiado County, Kitui County, Machakos County and Taita Taveta County
- What is there to see in Makueni County?Chyulu Hills National Park, Grotte de Leviathan, Kamungi Community Conservancy, Kari Ranch
- What time zone is Makueni County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Makueni County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Makueni County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Makueni County?279 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Makueni County?Settlements lie between 470 m and 1,990 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Makueni County?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Makueni County?Kiimai Kiu (2,009 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Makueni County?December to October
- How many hospitals are in Makueni County?24 mapped
- How many banks are in Makueni County?25 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Makueni County?37 mapped
- What is the P-code of Makueni County?KE017 (OCHA common operational dataset)