# Kibwezi West Constituency, Makueni County – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-west/ Constituency · Makueni County # Kibwezi West Kibwezi West is a constituency of Kenya in Makueni County. It covers **1,767.5 km²**. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 34 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,768km² - 34mapped services - 903 mtypical elevation ## Where is Kibwezi West? Kibwezi West lies in [Makueni County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Kajiado East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kajiado/kajiado-east/), [Kajiado South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kajiado/kajiado-south/), [Kibwezi East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/kibwezi-east/), [Kitui South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/kitui-south/) and [Makueni](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/makueni/). By area it is the 68th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 21.6% of [Makueni County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/makueni/). The centre of Kibwezi West is about 163 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 64 km from Wote, the main town of Makueni County. The centre point is at 2.3105° S, 37.8604° 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 Kibwezi West OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kibwezi West: 3 nature reserves. - Chyulu Hills National Park · nature reserve - Kari Ranch · nature reserve - Kibzezi Forest · nature reserve 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: Kibwezi West - 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 Tukai77 km - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi151 km ### Nearest railway station Makindu (Kibwezi West), about 4.7 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:28, sunset around 18:28). 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 Kibwezi West Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Kibwezi West. The largest with a recorded population: Makindu (15,038) and Kiboko (2,708). Settlements here lie between about 680 m and 1,019 m above sea level (median 903 m). - Athi - Athi New Bridge - Dwa - Elkilongyeti - Ikungu - Kakangani - Kalii - Kalulini - Kambi ya Munyu - Kasayani - Kaunguni - Kevanda - Kiboko - Kilema - Kiluluini - Kisingo - Kiunduani Town - Kwa Kiyai - Kyanginywa - Kyeni Kya Kai - Landhies - Makindu - Manoni - Manooni - Masalani - Masalani Camp - Masongaleni - Masumba - Mbui Nzau - Ndoyoini - Ngandani - Nguumo - Nthia - Simba - Syengoni - Syumile - Thange - Thangi - Twaandu 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 Kibwezi West Named natural and historic features inside Kibwezi West, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 16 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Chyulu - Ilamba - Ilingoni - Ivia Itheethe - Kambi Ya Munyu - Kangesu - Kimuu - Kiumo - Kya Ndululu - Lambu - Little Kiboko - Maangi Uvungu - Mukaange - Mulutui - Noretet - Sideti - Wayona - Weu ### Hills and mountains 39 hills. - Thali · 1,435 m - Migululu · 1,423 m - Mutonaju · 1,387 m - Mbui Nzau · 1,368 m - Kenzili · 1,270 m - Makakani · 1,228 m - Ithundu · 1,168 m - Mathaioni · 1,156 m - Muvonokya · 1,155 m - Wikiamba · 1,140 m - Mavuani · 1,137 m - Kikweo · 1,135 m - Duani · 1,124 m - Nganani · 1,122 m - Umani · 1,119 m - Mwailo · 1,102 m - Kenze · 1,093 m - Ol Doinyo Naseba · 1,087 m - Ndoinyo Nyokie · 1,080 m - Ngoleni · 1,077 m - Ganza · 1,075 m - Kilema · 1,069 m - Ol Doinyo Lolikiloriti · 1,050 m - Dojini · 1,049 m …and 15 more. ### Forests and nature 1 forest. - Kibwezi Forest ### Estates 3 estates. - Chai Estate - Dwa Plantation - Masongaleni Estate ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Dwa Estate - Ikoyo - Kikumbulyu - Makindu Airport - Mbui Nzau Station 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 Kibwezi West and the best time to visit In Kibwezi West, 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/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kibwezi West Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Makindu Medical Center · Kibwezi West 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.28647&mlon=37.82591#map=17/-2.28647/37.82591) Bank Kenya Commercial Bank · Kibwezi West 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.27956&mlon=37.82033#map=17/-2.27956/37.82033) Petrol pump Kenya Pipeline · Kibwezi West 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.33887&mlon=37.86310#map=17/-2.33887/37.86310) Hotel Shushan Palace · Kibwezi West 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.28672&mlon=37.82523#map=17/-2.28672/37.82523) Mall Genesis Steel Fabricators · Kibwezi East 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.52459&mlon=38.02618#map=17/-2.52459/38.02618) School Kibwezi Township Primary School · Kibwezi East 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.40972&mlon=37.96645#map=17/-2.40972/37.96645) College Kenya Medical Training College · Kibwezi West 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.28296&mlon=37.82416#map=17/-2.28296/37.82416) Police station Makindu Traffic Police · Kibwezi West 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-2.28419&mlon=37.82786#map=17/-2.28419/37.82786) 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 Kibwezi West Places mapped inside Kibwezi West in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals6 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels7 - Colleges and universities3 - Restaurants7 - 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 Makueni County - Kaiti - Kibwezi East - Kilome - Makueni - Mbooni ## Quick answers - Where is Kibwezi West?In Makueni County, Kenya - What borders Kibwezi West?Kajiado East, Kajiado South, Kibwezi East, Kitui South and Makueni - What is there to see in Kibwezi West?Chyulu Hills National Park, Kari Ranch, Kibzezi Forest - What time zone is Kibwezi West in?UTC+3 - What currency is used in Kibwezi West?Shilling (KES) - What language is spoken in Kibwezi West?English, Swahili (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kibwezi West?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kibwezi West?Settlements lie between 680 m and 1,019 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kibwezi West?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kibwezi West?Thali (1,435 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kibwezi West?December to October - Where is the nearest hospital to Kibwezi West?Makindu Medical Center, about 4.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Kibwezi West?Kenya Commercial Bank, about 5.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kibwezi West?Kenya Pipeline, about 3.2 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Kibwezi West?6 mapped - How many banks are in Kibwezi West?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kibwezi West?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Kibwezi West?KE017087 (OCHA common operational dataset)