# Turkana County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# Turkana County

Turkana County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **926,955 people** in 2019 on 70,132 km² (about 13 per km²). Its main town is Lodwar. It is divided into 6 constituencies. 183 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 437 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 926,955people (2019)
- 70,132km²
- 6constituencies
- 437mapped services

## How many people live in Turkana County?

Turkana County had an estimated **926,955 people** in 2019 — 1.9% of Kenya, 22nd of 47 counties. There are 939 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 70,132 km², that is about **13 people per km²**, 44th of 47 counties.

45.2% of people are children under 15 and 2.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 91 children and older people.

0–4 ****131,429**

5–9 ****145,125**

10–14 ****142,258**

15–19 ****119,323**

20–24 ****94,590**

25–29 ****75,817**

30–34 ****57,295**

35–39 ****39,987**

40–44 ****33,068**

45–49 ****23,632**

50–54 ****17,387**

55–59 ****12,009**

60–64 ****11,808**

65–69 ****8,098**

70–74 ****7,523**

75–79 ****3,587**

80–84 ****2,231**

85–89 ****1,095**

90–94 ****404**

95+ ****198**

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 Turkana County?

Turkana County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other counties: [Baringo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/baringo/), [Marsabit County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/marsabit/), [Samburu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/samburu/) and [West Pokot County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/west-pokot/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 11.9% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Turkana County is about 522 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 3.1625° N, 35.3135° 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 Turkana County

OpenStreetMap lists 16 named sights in Turkana County: 5 volcanos; 4 attractions; 3 archaeological sites; 2 nature reserves; 1 national park; 1 monument.

- Aliel · archaeological site
- Lothagam Pillar Site · archaeological site
- Namoratunga II Paleoastronomy Site · archaeological site
- Central Island National Park · national park
- Lorongo Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- South Turkana National Reserve · nature reserve
- Kapedo Waterfalls · attraction
- Namoratunga I · attraction
- Napeget Sand Dunes · attraction
- South Turkana National Reserve Gate · attraction
- Barrier Volcano · volcano
- Kalolenyang · volcano
- Silali · volcano
- Steam Vent Mt. Suswa · volcano
- Teleki volcano · volcano
- Turkana Boy · monument

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: Turkana 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

- Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti246 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.3 hours, sunrise around 06:29) and shortest in Dec (about 11.9 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 18:32).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:48 18:46 12.0 h 

Feb 06:52 18:53 12.0 h 

Mar 06:45 18:51 12.1 h 

Apr 06:33 18:44 12.2 h 

May 06:27 18:42 12.3 h 

Jun 06:29 18:47 12.3 h 

Jul 06:35 18:53 12.3 h 

Aug 06:36 18:50 12.2 h 

Sep 06:30 18:38 12.1 h 

Oct 06:22 18:25 12.1 h 

Nov 06:24 18:22 12.0 h 

Dec 06:35 18:32 11.9 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 Turkana County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Loima](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/loima/) 9,746 41 11 

[Turkana Central](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/turkana-central/) 6,616 50 88 

[Turkana East](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/turkana-east/) 11,184 12 3 

[Turkana North](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/turkana-north/) 20,482 27 9 

[Turkana South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/turkana-south/) 7,420 31 18 

[Turkana West](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/turkana-west/) 14,684 24 308 

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 Turkana County

Open gazetteers list **183 villages, towns and localities** in Turkana County. The largest with a recorded population: Lodwar (82,970), Kakuma (22,984), Lokichar (12,676), Lokichokio (11,626) and Kainuk (10,535). Settlements here lie between about 366 m and 1,261 m above sea level (median 641 m).

- Akatuman
- Anam
- Anglogitat
- Angorangora
- Apua
- Bishikwabo
- Carlifonia
- Changamatak
- Chepterr
- Elelea
- Elelekerio Lowue
- Eliye Springs
- Gakong
- Hewan
- Juluk
- Kaalim
- Kaaling
- Kaboladi
- Kabulokor
- Kachoda
- Kachon
- Kaekunyuk
- Kaeris
- Kagododoya
- Kaikor
- Kailoseget
- Kainuk
- Kainyunyok
- Kaitese
- Kakalet
- Kakem
- Kakemera
- Kakongu
- Kakujukwol
- Kakuma
- Kakuma Town
- Kakwanyang
- Kalemngorok
- Kalemunyang
- Kalimaruk
- Kalobeyei
- Kalobeyei Camp 1
- Kalobeyei Camp 2
- Kalobeyei Camp 3
- Kalobeyei Town
- Kalobosa
- Kalokodo
- Kalokol
- Kalomwai
- Kalongoleputh
- Kambi Moto
- Kambi Mpya
- Kampi Maku
- Kamuge
- Kanamkemer
- Kanaodon
- Kang'irisai
- Kangagetei
- Kangaki
- Kangakipur
- Kangatosa
- Kangkoloba
- Kanukurudio
- Kapedo
- Kapelbok
- Kaperepere
- Kaputir
- Kataboi
- Katabui
- Katiko
- Katile
- Katilu
- Kauretangthuro
- Kerio
- Kokuselei
- Kolitak
- Korinyang
- Korrdi
- Kosikria
- Kosipirr
- Kotela
- Legio Mari
- Letea
- Loborot
- Lodwar
- Loichangamatak
- Loiya
- Lokichar
- Lokichogio
- Lokichokio
- Lokiriama
- Lokitaung
- Lokitoeang'aberu
- Lokone
- Lokongae
- Lokori
- Lokwa Kangole
- Lokwamothing
- Lokwar-Angikaleso
- Lokwii
- Lolimo
- Lolupe
- Lomekwi
- Lomelo
- Lomerimudang
- Lomoru Itae
- Lomorueseik
- Loperot
- Lopur
- Lopusiki
- Loreng
- Lorengelup
- Lorengippi
- Lorugum
- Lorugumu
- Lorukumu
- Loruth
- Losajait
- Lotukumo
- Lowareng'ak
- Loya
- Makutano
- Makuti A
- Manyatta
- Mlima-Tatu
- Monti
- Morulem
- Muriling
- Muru-erith
- Nabeiye
- Nabulon
- Nachukui
- Nadapal
- Nadato
- Nadwat
- Nagis
- Naipa
- Nakalale
- Nakalalei
- Nakalei
- Nakamane
- Nakoret
- Nakoros
- Nakuriot
- Nakururum
- Nakwalele
- Nakwamekwi
- Nakwamoru
- Nakwamurua
- Namoruputh
- Namudukey
- Namusungui
- Nanam
- Nanyangakipi
- Naoiyapua
- Naoros
- Naotin
- Napeitom Shops
- Napetet
- Narengewoi
- Nariamawoi
- Nariokotome
- Nasechabuin
- Nasenon
- Nasikiria
- Natambusio
- Nathajait
- Natoo
- Nawoitorong
- Nawoyakegae
- Nganukonharengak
- Ngidirkony
- Ngilukumon
- Oropoi
- Peleketch
- Red Barna
- Riokomor
- Soweto A
- Soweto C
- Spanish Mission
- T.R.B
- Tamanak
- Turkwel

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 Turkana County

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

### Water

159 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Abelibel
- Aguli
- Akaderte
- Akatelyan
- Akouaekori
- Alelalokeya
- Amelaromuryankol
- Angaro
- Angorangora
- Anomat
- Arionomur
- Atalangilor
- Aterr
- Ayonaialopakalumong
- Buleth
- Didinga
- Dupas
- Ekebekebyeke
- Ekwapalopyot
- Emaniman
- Enumpapa
- Epuryamudang
- Etebusait
- Ganathawaole

…and 136 more.

### Coast and islands

2 islands; 1 lagoon; 1 headland.

- Central Island
- Eliye Point
- Ferguson‘s Gulf
- North Island

### Hills and mountains

357 hills; 33 mountains; 29 mountain passes; 2 peaks; 2 valleys.

- Kailongol · 2,069 m
- Laiteruk · 1,971 m
- Ngimoru Arengan · 1,752 m
- Kapokoringoton · 1,750 m
- Kachepekenya · 1,686 m
- Mogila · 1,649 m
- Lorionetom North · 1,602 m
- Kaamorok · 1,544 m
- Silali · 1,518 m
- Koitherin · 1,514 m
- Nasekeny · 1,504 m
- Tarona · 1,469 m
- Kaangakururumo · 1,463 m
- Pelekech · 1,454 m
- Morulim · 1,436 m
- Alkakor Pass · 1,432 m
- Cheptakenya · 1,420 m
- Lapurr · 1,417 m
- Songot Mountain · 1,397 m
- Kopoi · 1,369 m
- Iukot Kaebokore · 1,359 m
- Kafkandal · 1,346 m
- Torobei · 1,315 m
- Nakimaket · 1,312 m

…and 399 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Eminit Forest

### Getting around

10 airfields; 7 airports.

- Eliye Springs Airport
- Fergusons Gulf Airport
- Kakuma
- Kalokol Airport
- Kalomwai
- Kapses
- Kaputirr
- Kothiroi
- Lake Rudolf Airport
- Lenchukuti
- Lodwar
- Lokichar
- Lokichoggio Airport
- Lokitaung
- Lokitaung Airport
- Lokori
- Lorugumu

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 Turkana County and the best time to visit

In Turkana County, the warmest month is Mar (average 31 °C) and the coolest is Jul (28 °C). About 317 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (57 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 29 11 

Feb 31 6 

Mar 31 28 

Apr 30 57 

May 29 52 

Jun 29 17 

Jul 28 18 

Aug 29 27 

Sep 30 13 

Oct 30 23 

Nov 29 34 

Dec 29 32 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Turkana County

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

- Hospitals20
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps25
- Hotels55
- Shopping malls1
- Schools117
- Colleges and universities12
- Cinemas12
- Pharmacies21
- Restaurants160
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics1

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 Turkana County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Turkana County?926,955 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Turkana County?About 17 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Turkana County?About 13 people per km²
- What borders Turkana County?Baringo County, Marsabit County, Samburu County and West Pokot County
- What is there to see in Turkana County?Aliel, Barrier Volcano, Central Island National Park, Kalolenyang
- What time zone is Turkana County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Turkana County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Turkana County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Turkana County?183 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Turkana County?Settlements lie between 366 m and 1,261 m
- What is the highest point in Turkana County?Kailongol (2,069 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- How many hospitals are in Turkana County?20 mapped
- How many banks are in Turkana County?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Turkana County?25 mapped
- What is the P-code of Turkana County?KE023 (OCHA common operational dataset)