# Vihiga County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/

County · Kenya 

# Vihiga County

Vihiga County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **590,001 people** in 2019 on 560 km² (about 1,053 per km²). Its main town is Mbale. It is divided into 5 constituencies. 119 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 125 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 590,001people (2019)
- 560km²
- 5constituencies
- 125mapped services

## How many people live in Vihiga County?

Vihiga County had an estimated **590,001 people** in 2019 — 1.2% of Kenya, 38th of 47 counties. There are 1,080 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 560 km², that is about **1,053 people per km²**, 3rd of 47 counties.

39.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 87 children and older people.

0–4 ****64,638**

5–9 ****78,124**

10–14 ****87,659**

15–19 ****73,920**

20–24 ****43,078**

25–29 ****32,516**

30–34 ****33,417**

35–39 ****27,777**

40–44 ****26,092**

45–49 ****22,016**

50–54 ****19,564**

55–59 ****18,902**

60–64 ****17,993**

65–69 ****15,096**

70–74 ****11,762**

75–79 ****7,324**

80–84 ****5,279**

85–89 ****3,067**

90–94 ****1,106**

95+ ****516**

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 Vihiga County?

Vihiga County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other counties: [Kakamega County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kakamega/), [Kisumu County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/kisumu/), [Nandi County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/nandi/) and [Siaya County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/siaya/). By area it is the 46th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 0.1% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of Vihiga County is about 280 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 0.0849° N, 34.7078° 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 Vihiga County

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Vihiga County: 1 viewpoint.

- River view · 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: Vihiga 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

- Kisumu International Airport (KIS) · Kisumu19 km
- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret69 km

### Nearest railway station

Luanda (Luanda), about 16 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:37) and shortest in Oct (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:30).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:46 18:53 12.1 h 

Feb 06:52 18:58 12.1 h 

Mar 06:47 18:54 12.1 h 

Apr 06:37 18:44 12.1 h 

May 06:33 18:40 12.1 h 

Jun 06:37 18:44 12.1 h 

Jul 06:43 18:50 12.1 h 

Aug 06:42 18:49 12.1 h 

Sep 06:33 18:39 12.1 h 

Oct 06:23 18:30 12.1 h 

Nov 06:22 18:29 12.1 h 

Dec 06:32 18:39 12.1 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 Vihiga County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Emuhaya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/emuhaya/) 89 14 25 

[Hamisi](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/hamisi/) 187 40 16 

[Luanda](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/luanda/) 84 19 21 

[Sabatia](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/sabatia/) 111 31 31 

[Vihiga](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/vihiga/vihiga/) 90 15 32 

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 Vihiga County

Open gazetteers list **119 villages, towns and localities** in Vihiga County. The largest with a recorded population: Mbale (60,000), Luanda (13,319), Chavakali (12,674) and Majengo (11,913). Settlements here lie between about 1,416 m and 1,767 m above sea level (median 1,582 m).

- Banja
- Boyani
- Bugina
- Bumbo
- Bunyore
- Butiti
- Buyangu
- Bwanda
- Chamakanga
- Chavakali
- Chavavo
- Cheptulu
- Demesi
- Digula
- Ebiranyi
- Ebukanga
- Ebusakami
- Ebusyubi
- Ebuyangu
- Ebwali
- Ekwanda
- Eludzu
- Emagada
- Emanyinya
- Emmaloba
- Emmatsi
- Emuhaya
- Eruswi
- Esibila
- Esibuye
- Esirabe
- Esirulo
- Gahumbwa
- Gambogi
- Gavudia
- Gavundunyi
- Gimarakwa
- Gisambai
- Givole
- Goibel
- Hamisi
- Hobunaka
- Iboona
- Idelere
- Ilungu
- Ishiru
- Itegero
- Jebrok
- Jeprok
- Kagubdu
- Kaimosi
- Kapsotik
- Kaptiki
- Kegondi
- Kibagara
- Kilingiri
- Kima
- Kinu
- Kiritu
- Kisumo
- Kisumu
- Kitagwa
- Kituru
- Konjero se Ekonjero
- Lady Whitehouse
- Luanda
- Lusiola
- Lwombei
- Lwunza
- Mago
- Magui
- Mahanga
- Majengo
- Makuchi
- Maragoli
- Masana
- Matsigulu
- Mbale
- Mbihi
- Mbihiro
- Minao
- Mmichio
- Mudete
- Mudeti
- Muhanda
- Muhudu
- Mukhombe
- Mukingi
- Mundobera
- Museywa
- Musudzu
- Mutet
- Muyere
- Mwisena
- Mwituha
- Nabwani
- Port Florence
- Rabur
- Rambara
- Sabatia
- Senende
- Serem
- Shamakhokho
- Shamaloko
- Sibala
- Simbi
- Stendi Kisa
- Tigoi
- Vigina
- Vihiga
- Vihiga Town
- Viyalo
- Wangulu
- Wemilabi
- Wengondo
- Winam
- chepanya
- mambai
- marenga

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 Vihiga County

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams.

- Chemongo
- Etsaba
- Gorsor
- Ikuywa
- Kamabirika
- Kibeita
- Mokhubiza
- Mukuyu
- Sous

### Hills and mountains

2 hills.

- Maragoli · 1,808 m
- Sinali · 1,472 m

### Forests and nature

1 forest.

- Maragoli Forest

### Estates

1 estate.

- Mutara

### Getting around

1 railway station; 1 railway halt.

- Luanda
- Maseno Halt

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 Vihiga County and the best time to visit

In Vihiga County, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 2,009 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (299 mm) and the driest Feb (63 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February and July**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 21 77 

Feb 22 63 

Mar 22 170 

Apr 21 299 

May 20 268 

Jun 20 143 

Jul 19 112 

Aug 20 148 

Sep 20 162 

Oct 21 211 

Nov 20 230 

Dec 20 127 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Vihiga County

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

- Hospitals16
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels20
- Schools54
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8
- Police stations5

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 Vihiga County?In Kenya
- What is the population of Vihiga County?590,001 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in Vihiga County?About 19 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of Vihiga County?About 1,053 people per km²
- What borders Vihiga County?Kakamega County, Kisumu County, Nandi County and Siaya County
- What is there to see in Vihiga County?River view
- What time zone is Vihiga County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in Vihiga County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in Vihiga County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Vihiga County?119 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Vihiga County?Settlements lie between 1,416 m and 1,767 m
- What is the highest point in Vihiga County?Maragoli (1,808 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Vihiga County?January to February and July
- How many hospitals are in Vihiga County?16 mapped
- How many banks are in Vihiga County?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Vihiga County?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Vihiga County?KE038 (OCHA common operational dataset)