Migori County, Kenya · Africa
Rongo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Tabaka.
Rongo is a town located in Migori County, Kenya. With a population of 20,688, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Rongo 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 Rongo to your route.
Rongo or Rongo town is located in the southwestern part of Kenya in Migori County, Kenya. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Migori town along the Kisii-Migori highway.
Rongo has a diverse population that includes the Luo community, which is the dominant ethnic group, along with other communities.Read more
The population is a mix of locals and individuals from different parts of Kenya, especially due to the university and other business opportunities.
In the 2009 National Census, Rongo had a total population of 82,066 with 12,355 in the urban core and by 2019, the population had grown to 124,587, according to the National Census.
Rongo attracts lots of investors due to its massive gold mineral deposits since decades and also due to its positioning along the highway that connects Kenya to Tanzania through Sirare/Isbania Border post. In 2023, construction of the Rongo - Kisii road stalled temporarily after area residents discovered gold deposits in murram that was excavated to pave way for the construction.
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Rongo is located in Migori County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -0.7568 latitude, 34.5983 longitude.
Rongo has a population of approximately 20,688 people, making it a town in Kenya.
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