Kakamega County, Kenya · Africa
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Kakamega is a major city located in Kakamega County, Kenya. With a population of 1,867,579, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Kakamega sits in Kenya, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Nairobi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kakamega to your route.
Kakamega is a town in western Kenya lying about 30 km north of the Equator. It is the headquarters of Kakamega County that has a population of 1,867,579 (2019 census). The town has an urban population of 107,227 (2019 census).
Kakamega is 52 km north of Kisumu, and considered the heart of Luhya land. The averageRead more
elevation of Kakamega is 1,535 metres.
The county has 12 constituencies in total, namely Butere, Mumias East, Mumias West, Matungu, Khwisero, Shinyalu, Lurambi, ikolomani, Lugari, Malava, Navakholo and Likuyani.
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Kakamega is located in Kakamega County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are 0.2842 latitude, 34.7523 longitude.
Kakamega has a population of approximately 1,867,579 people, making it a major city in Kenya.
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