Turkana County, Kenya · Africa
Lodwar sits on the route: 1 hours from Lokichar.
Lodwar is a town located in Turkana County, Kenya. With a population of 82,970, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Lodwar 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 Lodwar to your route.
Lodwar is the largest town in north-western Kenya, located west of Lake Turkana on the A1 road. The main industries are basket weaving and tourism. The Loima Hills lie to the west. Lodwar is the capital of Turkana County. The town had a population of 82,970 in the 2019 census.
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Lodwar is located in Turkana County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are 3.1199 latitude, 35.5964 longitude.
Lodwar has a population of approximately 82,970 people, making it a town in Kenya.
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