Elgeyo-Marakwet county at a glance

GEOGRAPHY

Location: Located in Rift Valley it borders the following Counties: West Pokot to the North, Baringo to the East, South East and South, Uasin Gishu to the South West and West, and Trans Nzoia to the North West.

Area (Km 2): 3,029.8 Km 2

Climate/Weather: Temperatures range from a minimum of 14°C to a maximum of 24°C. The rainfall ranges between 400mm and 1,400mm per annum

Road Network: Not available

Key National Monument(s): Kerio Valley National Reserve

POPULATION

Population: 369,998 (Male – 50 %, Female – 50 %)

Population Density: 122 people per Km 2

National Percentage: 0.96%

Annual Growth Rate: 2.8%

Age Distribution: 0-14 years (46.4 %), 15-64 years (49.6 %), 65+ years (4.0 %)

Number of Households: 77,555

GOVERNMENT

County Capital: Kapsowar Town (Proposed)

Number of Constituencies (2010): 4 (Marakwet East, Marakwet West, Keiyo North, Keiyo South)

Registered Voters: 130,111

National percentage: 1.03 %