# West Pokot County, Kenya – Constituencies, Population & Map

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County · Kenya 

# West Pokot County

West Pokot County is a county of Kenya. It had an estimated **621,226 people** in 2019 on 9,306 km² (about 67 per km²). Its main town is Kapenguria. It is divided into 4 constituencies. 129 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 166 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 621,226people (2019)
- 9,306km²
- 4constituencies
- 166mapped services

## How many people live in West Pokot County?

West Pokot County had an estimated **621,226 people** in 2019 — 1.3% of Kenya, 34th of 47 counties. There are 1,023 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Kenya figure of 1,020). Spread over 9,306 km², that is about **67 people per km²**, 32nd of 47 counties.

51.1% of people are children under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 15 years (it is 20 across Kenya). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 117 children and older people.

0–4 ****113,990**

5–9 ****108,323**

10–14 ****95,174**

15–19 ****67,781**

20–24 ****53,573**

25–29 ****42,109**

30–34 ****35,529**

35–39 ****22,138**

40–44 ****19,448**

45–49 ****17,000**

50–54 ****11,666**

55–59 ****8,388**

60–64 ****8,242**

65–69 ****6,752**

70–74 ****5,508**

75–79 ****2,527**

80–84 ****1,557**

85–89 ****759**

90–94 ****396**

95+ ****217**

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 West Pokot County?

West Pokot County lies in [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). It borders 4 other counties: [Baringo County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/baringo/), [Elgeyo-Marakwet County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/elgeyo-marakwet/), [Trans Nzoia County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/trans-nzoia/) and [Turkana County](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/turkana/). By area it is the 16th largest of 47 counties in Kenya. It covers 1.6% of [Kenya](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/). The centre of West Pokot County is about 396 km in a straight line from Nairobi, the capital. The centre point is at 1.8934° N, 35.2128° 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 West Pokot County

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in West Pokot County: 5 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 museum; 1 viewpoint.

- kapenguria museum · museum
- Masol Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- Pellow Community Conservancy · nature reserve
- 360° Viewpoint (2230 mts) · viewpoint
- Kapenguria Museum · attraction
- Kapkoris Forest · attraction
- Kishaunet Show Ground · attraction
- Mtelo Restaurant and Cottages · attraction
- Roponywo forest · attraction

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: West Pokot 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

- Eldoret International Airport (EDL) · Eldoret166 km
- Soroti Airport (SRT) · Soroti178 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:32) and shortest in Dec (about 12.0 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:34).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:47 18:48 12.0 h 

Feb 06:51 18:55 12.1 h 

Mar 06:45 18:51 12.1 h 

Apr 06:34 18:44 12.2 h 

May 06:29 18:41 12.2 h 

Jun 06:32 18:46 12.2 h 

Jul 06:38 18:51 12.2 h 

Aug 06:38 18:49 12.2 h 

Sep 06:30 18:38 12.1 h 

Oct 06:22 18:27 12.1 h 

Nov 06:23 18:25 12.0 h 

Dec 06:33 18:34 12.0 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 West Pokot County

Constituency Area km² Localities Services 

[Kacheliba](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/west-pokot/kacheliba/) 4,111 58 3 

[Kapenguria](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/west-pokot/kapenguria/) 1,776 39 148 

[Pokot South](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/west-pokot/pokot-south/) 1,268 12 10 

[Sigor](https://wherepedia.org/kenya/west-pokot/sigor/) 2,151 20 5 

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 West Pokot County

Open gazetteers list **129 villages, towns and localities** in West Pokot County. The largest with a recorded population: Kapenguria (56,000), Makutano (28,469), Ortum (3,372) and Chepareria (1,073). Settlements here lie between about 745 m and 2,629 m above sea level (median 1,539 m).

- Akelin
- Akeriamet
- Alalei
- Alburkaina
- Amakuriat
- Amaler
- Awaunyatun
- Burgich
- Cheberia
- Chebugat
- Cheburua
- Chemeroi
- Chepareria
- Chepkono
- Chepkopegh
- Cheporor
- Chepropro
- Cheptanoya
- Cheptaram
- Chepunyal
- Chesera
- Chesogon
- Chesta
- Chiementerit
- Ilo
- Kabichbich Chief‘s Centre
- Kacheliba
- Kaibos
- Kalapata
- Kalodeke
- Kameghen
- Kamnunguuawa
- Kamorow
- Kamugeto
- Kamunguuawa
- Kamunono
- Kanyangerang
- Kanyao
- Kanyarkwat
- Kanyerus
- Kapenguria
- Kapitero
- Kaptolomwa
- Karita
- Kasei
- Kasekero
- Kasikiroi
- Kataier
- Katukumwok
- Kauriong
- Keringet
- Kiberengi
- Kishaunet
- Kisiaunet
- Koduch
- Kokomach
- Kokusan
- Kongelai
- Kongolai
- Korokough Road
- Korpu
- Kotich
- Kotogou
- Kotolpo
- Kour
- Kuchelebai
- Kukurna
- Kunyao
- Kwaisagat
- Loima
- Lokitanyala
- Lolokom
- Lomut
- Lopot
- Lorogon
- Lossom
- Lotongot
- Makuss
- Makutano
- Mariny
- Matalong
- Matembur
- Mbaara
- Morkwijit
- Morobus
- Moruethe
- Morukorg
- Mtembur
- Mukus
- Mungat
- Murua Korg
- Murua Nyangai
- Nakhang
- Nakinglas
- Nakuijit
- Nalakath
- Napotimoru
- Nasakol
- Nasolot
- Natira
- Naweyapong
- Ngembases
- Norgalitaba
- Ortum
- Orwa
- Parila
- Parua
- Pietwo
- Pkopoch
- Ptoyo
- Rama
- Ramai
- Rorok
- Sangwal
- Sarmach
- Sasak
- Sebit
- Serewa
- Sergoit
- Sigor
- Talau
- Tamkal
- Tartar Mission
- Terekondi
- Tingwani
- Torikoi
- Tulot
- Ukwaram
- Wakorr

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 West Pokot County

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

### Water

101 rivers and streams.

- Aberit
- Akeriemet
- Akores
- Alamonges
- Amunyai
- Arau
- Aroga
- Asasum
- Ataja
- Atead
- Atot
- Barawa
- Chemeroi
- Chemonges
- Chemyapit
- Chepakoriongu
- Chepareria
- Chepawan
- Chepkondol
- Chepkopegh
- Chepolol
- Cheptandan
- Chesabet
- Chesawach

…and 77 more.

### Hills and mountains

71 hills; 37 mountains; 8 mountain passes; 2 peaks.

- Kakwa Ard · 3,512 m
- Chebon · 3,376 m
- Chepkotet · 3,327 m
- Tabach · 3,287 m
- Mtelo · 3,254 m
- Kapseis · 3,052 m
- Kasengo · 3,009 m
- Chaichai · 2,980 m
- Sunukur · 2,872 m
- Kachagalau · 2,773 m
- Lorosuk · 2,705 m
- Kaok · 2,702 m
- Gato · 2,618 m
- Kabichbich · 2,598 m
- Sondang · 2,575 m
- Wyisa · 2,544 m
- Telok · 2,500 m
- Koh · 2,499 m
- Tarakit · 2,489 m
- Gatou Pass · 2,479 m
- Kapcholio · 2,424 m
- Kapiltugen · 2,398 m
- Kasai · 2,388 m
- Mnagei · 2,325 m

…and 94 more.

### Forests and nature

5 forests.

- Kamatira Forest
- Kapkanyar Forest
- Lelan Forest
- Sekerr Forest
- Tangasia Forest

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Alale
- Turkwel Gorge

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 West Pokot County and the best time to visit

In West Pokot County, the warmest month is Mar (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (22 °C). About 762 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (106 mm) and the driest Feb (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 16 

Feb 25 13 

Mar 25 41 

Apr 24 90 

May 23 96 

Jun 23 72 

Jul 22 83 

Aug 22 106 

Sep 23 77 

Oct 24 75 

Nov 23 58 

Dec 23 35 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in West Pokot County

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps11
- Hotels11
- Schools115
- Colleges and universities2
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants12
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is West Pokot County?In Kenya
- What is the population of West Pokot County?621,226 (2019 estimate)
- What is the median age in West Pokot County?About 15 years (2019 estimate)
- What is the population density of West Pokot County?About 67 people per km²
- What borders West Pokot County?Baringo County, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Trans Nzoia County and Turkana County
- What is there to see in West Pokot County?360° Viewpoint (2230 mts), Kapenguria Museum, Kapkoris Forest, Kishaunet Show Ground
- What time zone is West Pokot County in?UTC+3
- What currency is used in West Pokot County?Shilling (KES)
- What language is spoken in West Pokot County?English, Swahili (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in West Pokot County?129 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of West Pokot County?Settlements lie between 745 m and 2,629 m
- What is the highest point in West Pokot County?Kakwa Ard (3,512 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit West Pokot County?January to December
- How many hospitals are in West Pokot County?5 mapped
- How many banks are in West Pokot County?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in West Pokot County?11 mapped
- What is the P-code of West Pokot County?KE024 (OCHA common operational dataset)