# Tana River County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/

County · Kenya 

# Tana River County

Tana River County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **315,941 people** in 2019 on 39,192 km² (about 8.1 per km²). Its main town is Hola. It is divided into 3 constituencies. 404 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 177 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 315,941people (2019)
- 39,192km²
- 3constituencies
- 177mapped services

## How many people live in Tana River County?

Tana River County had an estimated **315,941 people** in 2019 — 0.7% of Kenya, 44th of 47 counties. There are 993 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 39,192 km², that is about **8.1 people per km²**, 46th of 47 counties.

48.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 16 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 106 children and older people.

0–4 ****53,178**

5–9 ****52,969**

10–14 ****46,690**

15–19 ****32,932**

20–24 ****27,176**

25–29 ****22,160**

30–34 ****17,919**

35–39 ****13,500**

40–44 ****11,160**

45–49 ****9,702**

50–54 ****7,093**

55–59 ****6,050**

60–64 ****5,602**

65–69 ****3,616**

70–74 ****2,904**

75–79 ****1,362**

80–84 ****1,003**

85–89 ****484**

90–94 ****244**

95+ ****104**

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 Tana River County?

Tana River County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 7 other counties: [Garissa County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/garissa/), [Isiolo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/isiolo/), [Kilifi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kilifi/), [Kitui County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kitui/), [Lamu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/lamu/), [Meru County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/meru/) and [Taita Taveta County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/taita-taveta/). By area it is the 5th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 6.6% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Tana River County is about 305 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 1.5349° S, 39.5503° 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 Tana River County

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Tana River County: 9 nature reserves; 1 archaeological site; 1 viewpoint.

- Ungwana Ruins · archaeological site
- Garissa Giraffe Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Kipini Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kora National Park · nature reserve
- Kora Wells Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ndera Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Sankuri Community Wildlife Conservancy · nature reserve
- Shakababo Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Siqley Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Tana Delta Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Delta Dunes Car Park · viewpoint

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: Tana River 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

- Manda Airport (LAU) · Lamu171 km
- Malindi International Airport (MYD) · Malindi198 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 18:22).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:24 18:36 12.2 h 

Feb 06:31 18:40 12.2 h 

Mar 06:27 18:35 12.1 h 

Apr 06:19 18:24 12.1 h 

May 06:16 18:19 12.0 h 

Jun 06:20 18:22 12.0 h 

Jul 06:26 18:28 12.0 h 

Aug 06:24 18:28 12.1 h 

Sep 06:14 18:20 12.1 h 

Oct 06:03 18:11 12.1 h 

Nov 06:01 18:12 12.2 h 

Dec 06:10 18:23 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 Tana River County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Bura](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/bura/) 13,603 118 56 

[Galole](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/galole/) 9,687 105 34 

[Garsen](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/tana-river/garsen/) 15,902 190 87 

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 Tana River County

Open gazetteers list **404 villages, towns and localities** in Tana River County. The largest with a recorded population: Hola (20,912), Bura Tana (13,650), Garsen (7,176), Bura (6,496), Kipini (4,114) and Ozi (4). Settlements here lie between about -1 m and 501 m above sea level (median 65 m).

- Abaaq alol
- Abagdera
- Abalatiro
- Abarati
- Abarot
- Adele
- Aliemij
- Aman Choa
- Amani
- Anasa
- Anole
- Arithi
- Ariti
- Asa
- Assa
- Bahati
- Balambala / Halane
- Bale
- Baleni
- Balguda
- Balish
- Baliyangete
- Balo
- Bandi
- Bangali
- Baomo
- Bara
- Batini
- Baymo
- Belozoni
- Bfunbe
- Bilbil
- Bili
- Bilisa
- Bisadi
- Boji
- Bokoni
- Bole
- Bondeni
- Bongonoko
- Borobini
- Bubesa
- Bubesa A/B
- Bububu
- Bula Baraka
- Bula Karatasi
- Bula Rahma
- Bula banan
- Bula gawi
- Bula hodhan
- Bula kodha
- Bula lewi
- Bula raham
- Bula rahma
- Bula rahma B
- Buluto Chopi
- Bura
- Bura East
- Bura Gumba
- Bura Kofira
- Bura Krash
- Bura Tana
- Bura West
- Bura aneni
- Bura aneniB
- Burg Algy
- Chalalu
- Chalaluma
- Chamari
- Chamwanamuma
- Chanani
- Charidende
- Chathoro
- Chenani
- Chewani
- Chewele
- Chiffiri
- Chifiri
- Chirte Hiyasa
- Chirte Hiyesa
- Chirufa
- Clema Dui
- Daba
- Dadechadera
- Dalu
- Damaka
- Damber Guba
- Danisa
- Danisa B
- Danley
- Daruka-Karicho
- Derii village
- Desagut
- Dibe
- Dibe B
- Dibe Dungicha
- Diram
- Dololo Roka
- Dololomidi
- Dololowein
- Dukanotu
- Dumi
- Duwayo
- Ege
- Egge
- El Jera
- Elbombi
- Emausi
- Erale
- Fanjua
- Faryar
- Fitina
- Funi
- Funi Dela
- Furaha
- Gabani
- Gabisi
- Gadeni
- Galili
- Galole
- Gamba
- Garabugoya
- Garsen
- Gerarsa
- Ghalamani
- Ghamano
- Godanabio
- Gojam
- Golbanti
- Gomesa
- Gora
- Goshi
- Guba Muse
- Guba haroru
- Gubanargesa
- Gubani
- Gutati
- Guyo
- Habajot
- Hadley
- Hamaris
- Handampia
- Handarako
- Handaraku
- Haroresa
- Hewani
- Hidilathi
- Hirbaya
- Hirimani
- Hola
- Hosingo
- Iddi
- Idsowe
- Ingile
- Ingille
- Irangi
- Jambele
- Jamhuri
- Jara
- Jara Malka
- Jarajara
- Jaribu
- Jarirot
- Jembe
- Kakungu
- Kakya
- Kalkacha
- Kamudi
- Kamuthe
- Kanjonja
- Kanwe-Mayi
- Karare
- Karawa
- Karbuna
- Karota
- Kau
- Kelokelo
- Kesa Guru
- Kesanguri
- Kiamunyaka
- Kiarukungu
- Kibaoni
- Kibarani
- Kibera
- Kibera ndogo
- Kibokoni
- Kibusu
- Kidhanga
- Kiembeni
- Kikomo
- Kikoroto
- Kilelengwani
- Kilema Dui
- Kilunguni
- Kimilo
- Kinyadu
- Kipao
- Kipao A
- Kipao B
- Kipendi
- Kipini
- Kisimanguwe
- Kitere
- Kitole
- Kitole Eldera
- Kivira
- Kivukoni
- Koito
- Kokani
- Komora Gurale
- Kone
- Konguna
- Konkona
- KoraKora Health Center
- Kori
- Korobo
- Korokora
- Kulelet
- Kulesa
- Kumb
- Kumbi
- Kuno
- Kurawa
- Kurla
- Kuryole
- Kwa Mbondo
- Kwangatuni
- Labiley
- Lailon
- Lailoni
- Laini
- Lalavuto
- Laza
- Lazima
- Leka
- Lenda
- Maderite
- Maderte
- Madogo
- Mafomba
- Magogoni
- Magura
- Mahuzumia
- Majengo
- Makere
- Makere Ya Gwano
- Makini
- Makutano
- Malibati
- Malindi
- Malindi ya Ngwena
- Malkamasa
- Mandeni
- Mandigo
- Manono
- Mansabubu
- Maongo
- Marafa
- Maramtu
- Marembo
- Maroni
- Masa
- Masabubu
- Masalani
- Mata Mole
- Matagadarisha
- Matagala
- Matanya
- Matapani
- Mathahlibah
- Mau Mau
- Maweni
- Maziwa
- Mazuni
- Mbalambala
- Menga
- Meti Dida
- Mikameni
- Mikinduni
- Milimani
- Milungani
- Minjila
- Mitobini
- Mkomani
- Mkomaniboi
- Mkondo wa Fujo
- Mnazini
- Mnazini / Mnazinia
- Mnazini KIbaoni
- Moju
- Mororo
- Mtapani
- Mtopani
- Mudey
- Mugani
- Mukokoa
- Munguvini
- Munguvweni
- Munyichi
- Mutiboko
- Mwalano
- Mwanathamba
- Mwanathumba
- Mwangaza
- Mwanja
- Mwina
- Mwogahendi
- Nadir
- Nagesa
- Nanighi East
- Nanigi East
- Nanigi West
- Nduru
- Ngao
- Ngomeni
- Ngumu
- Ngwena
- Nyangwani
- Nyojoni
- Obo
- Oda
- Odhole
- Odoganda
- Odole
- Odole Primary
- Odowani
- Odwalesa
- Ondara
- Ondara bula
- Ondara haroru
- Ondara kipao
- Onegoronti
- Ongonyo
- Ongonyo kibera
- Onjebie
- Onjila
- Onkolde
- Onshora
- Onwordhei
- Orbu
- Ozi
- Pendeza
- Peponi
- Posa
- Pumwani
- Punda Milima
- Qabobey
- Raya
- Reketa
- Rhoka
- Ribe
- Roka
- Roka Dikati
- Ruko
- Sabare
- Saidibabo
- Sailoni
- Saka
- Samicha
- Samikaro
- Sankuri
- Sarbuye
- Scot
- Semikaro
- Sera
- Shabah
- Shabaha
- Shika Adabu
- Shirikisho
- Sigaley
- Singwaya
- Sofia
- Sophia
- Subu
- Sumai
- Taqal
- Tara
- Tarasaa
- Tarassa Bula
- Teso
- Til Tila
- Titila
- Tula
- Tulu
- Tune Primary School
- Tuni
- Umoja
- Unkuno
- Unkuria
- Urshad
- Vaji
- Vumbwe
- Wachakone
- Waldena
- Walu
- Warable
- Wayu
- Wayu Boro
- Welsorea
- Wema

…and 4 more.

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 Tana River County

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

### Water

26 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 waterfall.

- Abarfarida
- Enziu
- Giritu
- Kathua Kaita
- Kore Rapids
- Kyanyiki
- Laga Buna
- Lake Shakababo
- Magogoni
- Matia
- Mbuvu
- Mikwa
- Minjila Idsowe
- Mitamisyi
- Mkondo wa Fujo
- Mkondo wa Gambi
- Mkondo wa Kokani
- Mkondo wa Kumbi
- Mkondo wa Tarasaa
- Munyuni
- Muthongi
- Ndajeri
- Ngwasini
- Reketa

…and 5 more.

### Hills and mountains

20 hills.

- Kaithango · 523 m
- Mwetimba · 510 m
- Mansumbi · 448 m
- Kumbulanwa · 445 m
- Kalimangilu · 428 m
- Nzoka · 406 m
- Kathure · 400 m
- Yumbandei · 400 m
- Kandelongwe · 397 m
- Makyalia · 390 m
- Kiune · 389 m
- Ndiandaza · 382 m
- Kora · 379 m
- Komunyu · 377 m
- Daka Dakotha · 256 m
- Daka Dima · 244 m
- Hoshingo Dikio Hill · 199 m
- Daka Dima · 188 m
- Minjila · 29 m
- Idsowe · 26 m

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves; 1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Galana Game/Range Management Scheme
- Kora National Park
- Nairobi Ranch
- Tana River Primate National Reserve

### History

3 ruins.

- Kau Ruins
- Shaka Ruins
- Witu Ruins (Sultan’s Palace)

### Estates

1 estate.

- Kurawa Holding Ground

### Getting around

8 airfields; 2 airports; 1 bridge.

- Baomo
- Bura
- Bura East Airport
- Daba Airfield
- Hameyi
- Hidilathi Wells
- Hola Airport
- Kipini
- Lango la Simba
- Mbalambala
- Ngao

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 Tana River County and the best time to visit

In Tana River County, the warmest month is Feb (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Jul (25 °C). About 544 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (116 mm) and the driest Feb (9 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 29 20 

Feb 30 9 

Mar 30 42 

Apr 28 99 

May 27 70 

Jun 26 19 

Jul 25 12 

Aug 26 13 

Sep 27 12 

Oct 28 66 

Nov 27 116 

Dec 28 64 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tana River County

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

- Hospitals13
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels8
- Schools114
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies23
- Restaurants5
- Police stations1

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 Tana River County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Tana River County?315,941 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tana River County?About 16 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tana River County?About 8.1 people per km²
- What borders Tana River County?Garissa County, Isiolo County, Kilifi County, Kitui County, Lamu County, Meru County and Taita Taveta County
- What is there to see in Tana River County?Delta Dunes Car Park, Garissa Giraffe Sanctuary, Kipini Conservancy, Kora National Park
- What time zone is Tana River County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Tana River County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Tana River County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tana River County?404 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tana River County?Settlements lie between -1 m and 501 m
- What is the highest point in Tana River County?Kaithango (523 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tana River County?May to November
- How many hospitals are in Tana River County?13 mapped
- How many banks are in Tana River County?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tana River County?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tana River County?KE004 (OCHA common operational dataset)