West Pokot County
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West Pokot County is a county in Kenya. Its capital and largest town is Kapenguria. The county covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 square kilometers and stretches a distance of 132 kilometers from north to south.[2]
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West Pokot County | |
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Coordinates: 01.23333°N 035.1167°E / 01.23333; 035.1167 | |
Country | Kenya |
Formed | 4 March 2013 |
Capital | Kapenguria |
Government | |
• Governor | Simon Kachapin |
Area | |
• Total | 8,418.2 km2 (3,250.3 sq mi) |
Population (2019)[1] | |
• Total | 621,241 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Website | westpokot.go.ke |
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West Pokot County is bordered to the north by Turkana County, to the east by Baringo County, to the southeast by Elgeyo-Marakwet County, to the south by Trans Nzoia County and to the west by Uganda. According to the 2019 census, the county has a population of 621,241.[1]
The county is home to Tegla Loroupe, one of the most famous Kenyan female runners, and the birthplace of Israeli Olympic marathon runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter.