# Rarieda Constituency, Siaya County – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Siaya County 

# Rarieda

Rarieda is a constituency of Kenya in Siaya County. It covers **679.2 km²**. 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 12 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 679km²
- 12mapped services
- 1,198 mtypical elevation

## Where is Rarieda?

Rarieda lies in [Siaya County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/), [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Bondo](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/bondo/), [Gem](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/gem/), [Homa Bay](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/homa-bay/), [Karachuonyo](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/karachuonyo/), [Rangwe](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/rangwe/), [Seme](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/seme/) and [Suba North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/homa-bay/suba-north/). By area it is the 115th largest of 290 constituencies in Kenya. It covers 19.3% of [Siaya County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/). The centre of Rarieda is about 297 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. It is about 35 km from Siaya, the main town of Siaya County. The centre point is at 0.2460° S, 34.3546° 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 Rarieda

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Rarieda: 1 memorial.

- Ramogi Achieng Oneko Meseum · memorial

### Nearby, outside Rarieda

- Ndere Island · nature reserve, Seme18 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: Rarieda

- 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

- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu45 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret122 km

### Nearest railway station

Maseno (Luanda), about 36 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:33) and shortest in May (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:41).

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 Rarieda

Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Rarieda. The largest with a recorded population: Ndori (3,770). Settlements here lie between about 1,141 m and 1,341 m above sea level (median 1,198 m).

- Abidha
- Aduya
- Anyuongi
- Aram
- Asembo
- Boi
- Chamakwaro South
- Chianda
- Gagra
- Got Kochola
- Gwena North
- Kalandini
- Kandaria
- Kawundi
- Kogoe
- Kokise
- Kona Kawaka
- Lieta
- Luero
- Lusi
- Lwak
- Lwala B
- Lwanda Kotieno
- Lweya
- Madiany
- Madunda
- Mahaya
- Manywanda
- Marsala
- Meari
- Memba
- Migoko
- Migowa
- Minya
- Miruka
- Misori
- Mituri
- Miyare
- Mumbo
- Naya
- Ndigwa
- Ndori
- Nyabeda
- Nyabera
- Nyagoko
- Nyakongo
- Nyamosore
- Nyilima
- Oboch
- Ochienga
- Ongielo
- Othoche
- Owimbi
- Pap Godero
- Pap Kodero
- Pap Kolal
- Pith Dero
- Rachar
- Rakombe
- Ralingu
- Ramba
- Rambugi
- Ramuya
- Ranalo
- Rapiew
- Rarieda
- Regengni
- Ruma
- Saradidi
- Siger
- Ujwanga
- Wangarot
- Waringa
- Wayaga
- Wera

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 Rarieda

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

### Water

23 rivers and streams.

- Achar
- Arese
- Banda
- Kanigua
- Kanja
- Kitanibo
- Madiany
- Miho
- Nyakina
- Nyandiwa
- Nyangoe
- Nyatome
- Ober
- Odora
- Odundu
- Okiewo
- Ombulu
- Orengo
- Ornuga
- Orongo
- Pata
- Powo
- Rawa

### Coast and islands

3 islands; 3 headlands; 2 bays.

- Asembo Bay
- Misori Point
- Naya Bay
- Sentinel Island
- Tutu Point
- Uyoma Point
- Wahondo Island
- Wayaga Island

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Naya · 1,268 m

### History

1 ancient site.

- Chianda Fossil Beds

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 Rarieda and the best time to visit

In Rarieda, the warmest month is Feb (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 1,868 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (268 mm) and the driest Feb (71 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and June to August**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 89 

Feb 24 71 

Mar 24 192 

Apr 23 268 

May 23 234 

Jun 22 111 

Jul 22 75 

Aug 23 113 

Sep 23 144 

Oct 23 194 

Nov 23 232 

Dec 23 144 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Rarieda

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Odede Hospital · Rarieda 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.24771&mlon=34.35441#map=17/-0.24771/34.35441) 

Bank Equity bank Mbita · Suba North 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42236&mlon=34.20842#map=17/-0.42236/34.20842) 

Petrol pump Rubis · Bondo 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.09880&mlon=34.28672#map=17/-0.09880/34.28672) 

Hotel Green Courts Hotel · Bondo 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.10197&mlon=34.27083#map=17/-0.10197/34.27083) 

Mall Daraja Mbili - Kisumu · Kisumu West 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.07097&mlon=34.65869#map=17/-0.07097/34.65869) 

School Chianda High School · Rarieda 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.24618&mlon=34.34309#map=17/-0.24618/34.34309) 

College Kenya Medical Training College- Bondo campus · Bondo 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.09573&mlon=34.27522#map=17/-0.09573/34.27522) 

Police station Kenya Police Divisional Police Headquarters · Suba North 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.42801&mlon=34.20876#map=17/-0.42801/34.20876) 

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 Rarieda

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

- Hospitals1
- Hotels2
- Schools8
- Restaurants1

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 Siaya County

- Alego Usonga
- Bondo
- Gem
- Ugenya
- Ugunja

## Quick answers

- Where is Rarieda?In Siaya County, Kenya
- What borders Rarieda?Bondo, Gem, Homa Bay, Karachuonyo, Rangwe, Seme and Suba North
- What is there to see in Rarieda?Ramogi Achieng Oneko Meseum
- What time zone is Rarieda in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Rarieda?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Rarieda?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rarieda?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rarieda?Settlements lie between 1,141 m and 1,341 m
- What is the highest point in Rarieda?Naya (1,268 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Rarieda?January to February and June to August
- Where is the nearest hospital to Rarieda?Odede Hospital, about 0.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Rarieda?Equity bank Mbita, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Rarieda?Rubis, about 18 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Rarieda?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Rarieda?KE041237 (OCHA common operational dataset)